MJExpressions, a Michael Jackson tribute company, will perform Dec. 13 at Sparta Presbyterian Church Hall. (Photo provided) Jackson tribute show Wednesday The Sparta Historical Society will present “Michael Jackson’s Tribute Holiday Extravaganza” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13... Local News 07 Dec 2023 | 12:01
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
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
Talk by master gardener is today at museum The Sparta Historical Society welcomes everyone to enjoy the first day of summer from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 ... Local News 21 Jun 2023 | 09:34
War re-enactors, VA counselors part of tribute to veterans this weekend The Sparta Historical Society will honor veterans and their families during a two-day event June 10-11. The public is invited... Local News 06 Jun 2023 | 09:23
The Sparta Historical Society is located at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum, 336 Main St. Van Kirk Homestead Museum reopens Sunday The Sparta Historical Society presents “Discover the ART in SpARTa” from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 23 at the Van Kirk Homestead... Entertainment 16 Apr 2023 | 04:41
The exhibit will open in April at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum, 336 Main St., Sparta. Exhibit to feature local artists The Sparta Historical Society will present “Discover the ART in SpARTa” as its spring exhibit It will open in April and continue... Local News 22 Jan 2023 | 10:57
Van Kirk Museum to host Holiday open house The Sparta Historical Society will decorate the Van Kirk Homestead Museum’s main floor in a vintage holiday style. This will... Local News 29 Nov 2022 | 03:07
No Strings A Capella No Strings A Capella to entertain lunch guests Sparta Historical Society’s second holiday lunch featuring returning special guests, “No Strings A Cappella” on Thursday,... Entertainment 17 Nov 2022 | 12:21
Bill Truran Sparta Historical Society to host lecture Sparta Historical Society will welcomes William Truran, Sussex County Historian, as its final lecturer for the year. Since... Local News 01 Nov 2022 | 03:07
Explore the art of hunting decoys at the Van Kirk Museum. Van Kirk Museum readies for new fall exhibit opening day The Sparta Historical Society presents the opening day of its new fall exhibit “Vintage Waterfowl Decoys: America’s First... Local News 06 Sep 2022 | 01:45
