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The Mantua Township Historical Commission's mission is to preserve the rich history of Mantua Township. We are open every Saturday from 10am till noon.

06/16/2026

We are pleased to share with you the Summer 2026 issue of the Mantua Township Historical Commission Quarterly Bulletin.

This issue celebrates the 250th anniversary of American Independence while highlighting local stories, people, places, and events that connect Mantua Township to our nation's history. You'll also meet Manny the Mantis, our new Historical Commission mascot, and learn about the outstanding work of the J. Mason Tomlin School students who participated in this year's history poster contest.

We hope you enjoy this issue and encourage you to share it with family, friends, and anyone interested in the rich history of Mantua Township and the surrounding area.

You will find past bulletins here: https://mantuatownship.com/public-records/by-category/historical-commission/

Thank you for your continued interest and support.

06/04/2026

Last evening, the Mantua Township Historical Commission was pleased to once again participate in Mantua Township's annual Big Night Out.

From 5:00 to 8:00 PM, members of the Commission met with residents, shared information about our organization, and discussed the many projects and programs dedicated to preserving our community's history.

The event was well attended and provided a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends while making many new ones. With beautiful weather and an atmosphere filled with community spirit, it was truly a perfect evening.

We were especially honored to welcome Mayor Bob Zimmerman and Deputy Mayor Eileen Lukens to our table. Their continued support of our organization and local history efforts is sincerely appreciated.

A special thank you to the Mantua Township School District for organizing and hosting this event. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate and look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit with us!

05/19/2026

As we share this special Memorial Day Issue of the Mantua Township Historical Commission Bulletin, we are reminded that Memorial Day is far more than the unofficial beginning of summer or a long holiday weekend.

It is a day set aside by our nation to honor and remember the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our country — including those lost in combat, those who later died from the wounds and hardships of war, and those who died while faithfully serving in uniform, even outside the battlefield.

Behind every name etched on a memorial or carved into a gravestone was a real person with dreams, plans, loved ones, and a future forever changed by sacrifice.

Through this special bulletin, we hope to preserve and share the stories of several local servicemen connected to Mantua Township whose sacrifices and service must never be forgotten.

May we all pause to remember the true meaning of this day and the tremendous human cost of the freedoms we enjoy.

You can find prior issues of our bulletin here: https://mantuatownship.com/our-history/

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05/08/2026

We featured an old recipe for molasses crumb cake in the MTHC Spring Bulletin. Since that time, commission member Debbie Gellenthin decided to put it to the test — and the results were absolutely delicious.

During our May meeting last evening, members were treated to a slice or two and enjoyed a sweet taste of the past.

Thank you, Debbie, for taking the time to bring a bit of history back to life and remind us of a simpler time, when homemade treats and desserts were wholesome, hearty, and made with care.

You can find each of our quarterly bulletins on the Mantua Township website, where you can explore more stories, photographs, memories, and pieces of local history that help keep the past alive: https://mantuatownship.com/public-records/by-category/historical-commission/

04/18/2026

This week, we welcomed 8 fifth-grade classes, totaling 183 students from J. Mason Tomlin School to the Union Center for our annual museum and graveyard visit.

Despite the warmer spring temperatures, spirits remained high as students and teachers walked to the Union Center, where they explored artifacts, heard stories of Mantua Township’s past, and even learned how to create gravestone rubbings—a hands-on way to connect with local history.

This year also marked the debut of someone new—Manny the Mantis, officially introduced as our newest member and mascot of the Mantua Township Historical Commission—helping to bring local history to life in a fun and engaging way.

And the learning continues…

Each student will create a poster highlighting a person, place, object, or event from Mantua Township's history as part of our History Poster Contest. We’re excited to see their creativity and what inspired them most!

A sincere thank you to the teachers and school administration for their cooperation and support in helping make this event possible, and to our dedicated volunteers, family, and friends who continue to make this program a success year after year.

Address

145 Mantua Boulevard
Mantua, NJ
08051

Opening Hours

10am - 12pm

Website

https://mantuatownship.com/our-history/

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