The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks

03/17/2026

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UPDATE (3/17): Our phones are now operational - (973) 962-2240.
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❗ The Ringwood State Park office is closed to visitors as of March 16, 2026 due to an ongoing historic restoration project at Ringwood Manor. During this time, in-person assistance and transactions are not available.

📩 For general assistance, please contact park staff by email at [email protected] .

🚨 For emergencies, call 911 or the New Jersey State Park Police 24-hour hotline at 877-927-6337.

03/06/2026

Are you looking for a job? 🧐
Are you personable? ✔
Love to talk with people from all backgrounds? ✔
Are you a little bit of a history nerd? ✔
Do you love Ringwood Manor ? ✔
Then you are exactly who we are looking for! 🎯

Ringwood Manor is looking to hire tour guides/historic educators for the upcoming 2026 season! No specialized experience or education is necessary- just a love of talking to all people, a general enjoyment of history, and a willingness to learn and assist with all aspects of our historic house museum.

We are specifically looking for applicants who are able to work 5 days a week- weekends and holidays are required- with some occasional evening hours during special events or programs. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. History educator/tour guide positions pay $16.50/hr.

Interested? You can apply online by visiting the NJ State Parks website: nj.gov/dep/workinparks Make sure to choose "History Educator" and list "Ringwood State Park" as your preferred job location. We will begin contacting applicants ASAP to begin setting up interviews- so apply now!

03/06/2026

FOLPI is having our first meeting of the year on Thursday, March 12th at 7:00 pm at the Visitor Center at Long Pond Ironworks.

All are welcome to attend, find out what our plans are this season, and see if you want to volunteer to help us preserve our local history!

09/30/2025

The 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment with some of our civilians at in Hewitt NJ! Our Day encampment was a great success, we had beautiful weather and a nice stream of visitors interested in learning about the society of a young . Our section had its largest encampment so far with four tents and two flies. We discussed what life was like in poverty-afflicted industrializing Britain, why someone might want a life in the army, and what kind of living that would be. We conducted drills and marching throughout the day to showcase the power of the and , we had a and mail call, and were joined by crafters, a blacksmith, and musicians. At night, there was a lantern tour in which the 35th played a part in the nocturnal vignettes. Many thanks to the Friends of Long Pond Ironworks, the staff, and to Nathan Bedford in particular for all their hard work in making a successful event.



Do you want to be a Victorian civilian or of the ? Check us out at RoyalSussex.Org and send us a message. We are based in the US Mid-Atlantic.

09/28/2025

The West Milford Players & Friends of Long Pond Ironworks presents "Haunted Historical Candlelight Trail" tour of Long Pond Halloween event scheduled for Oct...

09/26/2025

Our Halloween event is approaching. The ticket portal on The West Milford Players website. See flyer for details.

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09/17/2025

Come see FOLPI member Hans Niederstrasser presenting the historic/cultural talk on the importance of colliers and charcoal industry in Northern NJ which helped fuel the local iron industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. See flyer for details.

09/17/2025

Make your reservations for this Saturday's Candle lantern tour by calling the museum and leaving your name and number of tickets, as well as your phone number so we can confirm your reservations. Cash at the door, $10/person. No children under 10 years old. See flyer for details.

The West Milford Players in association with Long Pond Iron Works are acting in the upcoming Victorian Candlelight Tour Saturday, September 20th, 2025. Details on flyer below:

09/14/2025

Saturday September 20th see flyer for more details and information on this unique living history encampment.

09/04/2025

08/27/2025

Interested in becoming a scare actor for our upcoming Halloween "Haunted Historic Trail" Candle Lantern Tour of Long Pond on October 17 & 18. Please see the flyer and contact the West The West Milford Players asap. This event helps support The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks in our endeavors.

The West Milford Players in association with Long Pond Iron Works are looking for actors ages 14+ to fill the roles in our Historical Haunt! All info is listed on the flyer below: