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The Glen Ridge Historical Society brings together people interested in the history of Glen Ridge, New Jersey and its environs.

The Glen Ridge Historical Society was founded in 1977 with the goal of maintaining and promoting the historical character of Glen Ridge. We are a voluntary membership organization that seeks to protect the town’s unique character and rich architectural history. The Society was the driving force behind the creation of the Glen Ridge Historic District, and we continue to educate the community about local history and to preserve important historical resources.

10/26/2026

If you joined our “Four W’s” walking tour on Saturday, October 17, thank you! We’d love to receive your feedback. Special thanks to docents Kevin Sherry (pictured here) and Nicholas Colello. Our third docent fell ill, unfortunately, making the groups larger than planned, but Kevin and Nicholas rose to the occasion. If you missed the tour and would like to read the script, please contact us at [email protected] and we’ll send it your way.

10/19/2026

Save the Date - Our ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY!

Please save the date for our ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY!

Our largest annual event will be held at the lovely home of a Glen Ridge resident on
Friday, December 11, 2026.

An invitation with more details will be sent to current members of the Glen Ridge Historical Society.

There’s still time to get your invitation! Make sure your membership status and dues are current for 2026, which will be necessary in order to attend the party: https://www.glenridgehistory.org/join

See you there!

JOIN Please Join Us! with your Annual MembershipJoin online using PayPal (processing fee applies). You can also join by check. Details below. $20.91 Annual Membership Senior $51.52 Annual Membership Household $102.53 Annual Membership Patron $153.55 Annual Membership Sponsor $510.65 Annual Membershi...

10/12/2026

Reminder: the Annual Walking Tour is this Saturday! The weather and foliage should be perfect!

10/09/2026

Does anyone recognize the house in this photo? It was taken before 1917 by Nathan Russell, an early realtor in Glen Ridge, whose hobby was photography. Here’s a hint to its identity: the house lost its porch many years ago, and the current homeowner is putting it back on. Any guesses?

We’re hosting open hours this Saturday, October 10 from 9:00-noon. The Terry S. Webster Archives is located on the third floor of the Glen Ridge Congregational Church. Enter on Clark Street.

09/11/2026

Remembering those from Glen Ridge who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Memorials can be visited at the Ridgewood Avenue train station, the Glen Ridge Police Department, and Ridgewood Avenue School.

We’re hosting open hours on Saturday, September 12 from 9-noon. The archives are located on the third floor of the Glen Ridge Congregational Church. Enter on Clark Street.

08/07/2026

Glen Ridge librarians were a fashionable lot in 1937, with coats, hats, and shoes straight out of the pages of Vogue. Elizabeth Randall, Sara MacPherson, Library Director Cora Hendee, Jane Mitchell, and Dorothy Stickle promoted the year’s best sellers like Gone With the Wind and Northwest Passage to library card holders struggling with the hardships of the Depression. The Borough appropriation to the library that year was $14,352.

If you'd like to learn more about Glen Ridge history, we're hosting open hours this Saturday, August 8 from 9:00-noon. The Terry S. Webster Archives is located on the third floor of the Glen Ridge Congregational Church. Enter on Clark Street.

07/08/2026

In 1976, the “Washington Crossing the Delaware” float was a highlight of the Bicentennial Memorial Day parade in Glen Ridge. Designed and propelled by a creative group of friends including Ed Seymour, Mark Yustein, Bill Stoughton, Joe McLaughlin, Ron Travisano and several unseen others behind the General, Jack Harr, the boat cruised deftly down Ridgewood Avenue to raucous spectator applause.

If you'd like to learn more about Glen Ridge history, we're hosting open hours this Saturday, July 11 from 9:00-noon. The Terry S. Webster Archives is located on the third floor of the Glen Ridge Congregational Church. Enter on Clark Street.

06/25/2026

06/12/2026

The social life of early Glen Ridge revolved around the Men’s Club. Its shingle style clubhouse was erected in 1888 “for the purpose of recreation, diversion and rest for business and professional executives.” Amenities included a lounge, library, meeting rooms, billiards, and two tennis courts. Women shared in the merriment until their own club opened next door in 1925. The Men’s Club was torn down in 1936 and replaced by the U. S. Post Office.

If you'd like to learn more about Glen Ridge history, we're hosting open hours this Saturday, June 13 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The Terry S. Webster Archives is located on the third floor of the Glen Ridge Congregational Church. Enter on Clark Street.

05/07/2026

Before crossing gates were installed at the Chestnut Hill/Benson Street Station, an attendant stepped from his hexagonal shelter and swung a lantern to warn passersby of a train’s arrival. Between trains, the unnamed fellow prettified the perimeter of his little place with flowering plants. The photo looks north towards Clinton Road. The train station is just beyond the shelter.

If you'd like to learn more about Glen Ridge history, we're hosting open hours this Saturday, May 9 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The Terry S. Webster Archives are located on the third floor of the Glen Ridge Congregational Church. Enter on Clark Street.

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Glen Ridge, NJ
07028

Website

http://glenridgehistory.org/

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