Annual Hist Soc. Craft Fair, May 9

The Annual New Providence Historical Society Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Rain date, May 16.

As in prior years, this popular activity will take place on the grounds of the society’s Salt Box Museum, 1350 Springfield Ave, New Providence, 07974.

Craft Fair -

Close to a dozen Crafters this year, displaying their specialties on the spacious lawn of the museum. Registered Crafters so far are - The Space Waraku; Second Stage Creations; Lara Andrew Bath and Body Products; Floppy Ear Pottery; House of Wabi; OROZU by AZURE; Irina Nasonova; Pottery by Ilze and BaleCraft Woodworking. Crafters interested in joining may send email to newprovidencehistoricalsociety@gmail.com or visit website – NewProvidenceHistorical.com

Along with a wide variety of Crafters, the society will have a Bake Sale Table, full of delicious home baked goodies. The Salt Box Museum, a mid-1800’s farmhouse, will be open for free public tours.

Plant Sale -

Also, on the grounds that day, the New Providence Garden Club, in it’s 87^th year, will hold their annual Plant Sale. You’ll find a wide selection of various plant material, some obtained from local nurseries and garden centers, along with containerized transplants from club members’ home gardens. Be sure to get there early for best selection.

Graveyard Tour -

In addition, the New Providence Historical Society will be hosting graveyard tours of the New Providence Presbyterian Church, across the street from the Salt Box. The tour will run at 1:30p.m. These amazing tours are guided by the society's own tricorn hat wearing John Sponauer. John will explain the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard, some founding families, and Revolutionary graves and stories. Send an email to Npcemeterytours@gmail.com to sign up!

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