Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society

Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society mission is to encourage interest in local history & preserve & disseminate relevant information about Millburn Twp

This Labor Day weekend, we pay tribute to the men and women who labored and still labor in all different realms. These p...
09/05/2026

This Labor Day weekend, we pay tribute to the men and women who labored and still labor in all different realms. These photographs show the men and women's sections from the Burt Billiard Ball Factory, which operated in Millburn around 1900 near where South Mountain School is now located. The company was billed at the time as "the largest pool ball maker in America." Workers were segregated by gender. Factories were segregated by gender at this time, to ensure propriety. The man in the back of the women's section photo, was a chaperone, entrusted with keeping any men from sneaking in.

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It's that time again! We wish all parents, students and Millburn school staff a wonderful first day on school on Wednesd...
09/02/2026

It's that time again! We wish all parents, students and Millburn school staff a wonderful first day on school on Wednesday, September 2, 2026!
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Thank you all for testing your knowledge. See the answers below and read the images captions for details. Lots of correc...
08/31/2026

Thank you all for testing your knowledge. See the answers below and read the images captions for details. Lots of correct answers from our history-loving community!
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Thank you Millburn Short Hills Monthly for covering our Open House with the 2026 MSHHS interns!
08/31/2026

Thank you Millburn Short Hills Monthly for covering our Open House with the 2026 MSHHS interns!

Answer Key: Top photograph: Original Wyoming Elementary School; Bottom Left: Jefferson School at Old Short Hills Road an...
08/31/2026

Answer Key: Top photograph: Original Wyoming Elementary School; Bottom Left: Jefferson School at Old Short Hills Road and Parsonage Hill Road; Bottom Center: Short Hills School on Hobart Avenue; Bottom Right: Lincoln School at White Oak Ridge Road and Parsonage Hill Road.
See individual photos for more details!

Test your knowledge of Millburn School History! Here are 4 former Millburn Township Public Schools. Only one of these buildings is still standing today, but it is no longer a school. Who can name the schools and where they were. Let's worry about dates later!
If you don't want to work that hard, visit our online archive at: https://mshhistsoc.org/ and explore the archive. There is even a tab for schools!
If you like what you see, feel free to become a member of the MSHHS. We are a donor-supported non-profit organization. Proceeds go towards the preservation of historical artifacts, educational outreach and maintaining our digital archive.
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Happy Birthday Stewart Hartshorn! Stewart W. Hartshorn, founder of the Short Hills community was born on August 28,1840 ...
08/28/2026

Happy Birthday Stewart Hartshorn!
Stewart W. Hartshorn, founder of the Short Hills community was born on August 28,1840 and would have turned 186 years old today. Known to millions as the inventor of the roller shade (he actually perfected and patented the spring lock that ensured the safety of the roller and enabled the shades to be fully adjustable), to most of us in the Millburn area, he is best known for his contribution to the development of Short Hills.
In 1874, Hartshorn moved his family from Springfield to Short Hills and constructed his homestead at the Crescent. Over the next decade, he set about building an ideal community comprised of carefully designed homes, winding roads, and beautiful vistas. Hartshorn's contribution to Short Hills extended far beyond aesthetics. A scientist and inventor at the core, Hartshorn focused on creating a town infrastructure that would confirm to the latest advances in sanitation, including a state-of-the art sewage system and a special wind-powered water pumping station.
Hartshorn also maintained a strong presence within the larger Township of Millburn, contributing money and resources to the entire Millburn community.
For more on Stewart Hartshorn, visit our website at: https://mshhistsoc.org/

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It's National Dog Day! Time to pay tribute to the canines who have helped protect and serve, as well as, all our beloved...
08/26/2026

It's National Dog Day! Time to pay tribute to the canines who have helped protect and serve, as well as, all our beloved pets through the ages. Here are a few local dogs we have pictured in our archives.
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A few of our favorite pieces, that help bring the William Parsil house to life! These everyday objects might not seem so...
08/24/2026

A few of our favorite pieces, that help bring the William Parsil house to life! These everyday objects might not seem so familiar to today’s lifestyle, but in the 18th century, they were common in many households. Tell us what you think they are & how they may have been used?
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Keeping Millburn healthy is a major component of the Township Health Officer's job. Looking through our archives, we com...
08/21/2026

Keeping Millburn healthy is a major component of the Township Health Officer's job. Looking through our archives, we come upon two important women who held this position. The first was Bessie A. Bosworth, who held the position from 1948-1962. The second was Mrs. Ruth Gray, who served from 1963 until her death in 1968. Both women were RNs, who earned acclaim and respect for their expertise at the municipal and national level. We are fortunate to have material on both these extraordinary women in our archives. Here we have Ruth Gray's diploma from Seton Hall University and some clippings from her time as head of nursing at the Neighborhood House and as a leading advocate for the Sabine Oral Polio Vaccine.
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Here are some behind the scenes glimpses at our amazing 2026 Summer interns putting together the exhibition at the Parsi...
08/18/2026

Here are some behind the scenes glimpses at our amazing 2026 Summer interns putting together the exhibition at the Parsil House. A lot goes into making this happen & we are so proud of all of them.
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Millburn, NJ

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Tuesday 1pm - 3pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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