Michael Dettra Steel drum concert today at museum Michael Dettra, a pannist, will perform Sunday, July 21 in the Van Kirk Homestead Museum’s first summer concert to coincide... Local News 21 Jul 2024 | 07:45
Vietnam War era veterans attend the Sparta Historical Society’s Military History and Appreciation Day on June 15 at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum. (Photos by Mary Fettes) Photos: Military History and Appreciation Day Local News 02 Jul 2024 | 04:32
Civil War re-enactors will perform fire and drill demonstrations Saturday, June 15 in Sparta. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Madacsi) Military History and Appreciation Day is today The Sparta Historical Society and its Van Kirk Homestead Museum will hold a Military History and Appreciation Day from 10... Local News 15 Jun 2024 | 07:51
William Kroth Mining museum chief to talk tonight The Sparta Historical Society will host a program on mining at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at the Sparta Presbyterian Church hall,... Local News 09 May 2024 | 01:41
Objects displayed in the spring exhibit at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta. (Photo provided) New exhibit highlights metals The Sparta Historical Society will present its spring exhibit, “Metal: From Earth to Form and Fashion,” from 1 to 4 p.m.... Local News 14 Apr 2024 | 09:02
Joel Farkas Women’s history programs tonight Two programs are planned Thursday, March 21 as part of the Sparta Historical Society’s series for Women’s History Month. Local News 21 Mar 2024 | 01:25
MJExpressions, a Michael Jackson tribute company, will perform Wednesday at Sparta Presbyterian Church Hall. (Photo provided) Jackson tribute show tonight The Sparta Historical Society will present “Michael Jackson’s Tribute Holiday Extravaganza” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13... Local News 13 Dec 2023 | 03:47
A variety of cars, trucks and motorcycles were entered in the Sparta Historical Society’s annual Car Show on Sunday, Oct. 8. (Photos by Nancy Madasci) Car show in Sparta Local News 09 Oct 2023 | 12:57
The Sparta Historical Society will hold its eighth car show Sunday, Oct. 8. Car show planned today The Sparta Historical Society will hold its eighth car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 in the parking lot of Sparta... Local News 08 Oct 2023 | 12:52
‘Thrillerween’ show postponed MJXpressions’ “Thrillerween,” originally scheduled Sunday, Oct. 1, has been postponed to Sunday, Oct. 22. The show at the... Entertainment 30 Sep 2023 | 11:16
Autumn Equinox program for children is Saturday The Sparta Historical Society welcomes students, ages 7-11, to celebrate the 2023 Autumn Equinox from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday,... Local News 17 Sep 2023 | 05:25
New museum exhibit opens today The Sparta Historical Society’s fall exhibit “New Jersey’s First Peoples: Lenni-Lenape Life 1600-1780AD” will open Sunday,... Local News 10 Sep 2023 | 08:00
The Long Hill String Band will perform Saturday, Aug. 26 outside the Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Madacsi and Long Hill String Band) Concert planned today at museum The Sparta Historical Society presents an outdoor concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 by the Long Hill String Band. The rain... Entertainment 26 Aug 2023 | 09:43
Guest artists submitted a wide range of works, using a variety of techniques, materials and dimensions. (Photo provided) Today is last day of art exhibit The Sparta Historical Society’s spring exhibit, “Discover the ART in SpARTa,” will be open for its final day from 1 to 4... Local News 22 Jul 2023 | 11:52
The six-member combo is led by Florian Schantz, a 21-year-old professional trumpet player. (Photo provided) Jazz combo to perform today The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo, specializes in thematic historical music programs with informative narratives, will perform... Local News 09 Jul 2023 | 06:45