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Osborn Cannonball House Museum Open October 6th

30 September 2024

Bridal gown exhibit at the Osborn Cannonball House Museum.

Come visit the Osborn Cannonball House Museum, located at 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains.  The museum will be open for tours on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the town’s “Scotch Plains Day” celebration.

The Museum will also be open for “Four Centuries in a Weekend” on Saturday, October 19, 2024 and Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. For Four Centuries in a Weekend, the museum will have a children’s craft activity in our craft tent, located behind the museum, along with an early Halloween treat!
For both events, the Cannonball House will be featuring “Bridal Fashion Through the Decades” a visually stunning display of bridal gowns from as early as 1860 through the 2010’s. The museum’s impressive collection of antique bridal dresses are magnificent to behold and reflect the changing styles of women’s clothing through history. It is a unique collection and should not be missed!
Costumed docents will give tours of the ca. 1750 home of the Osborn family and tell the story of their role in the local Battle of the the Short Hills during the American Revolution.
The Historical Society of Scotch Plains/Fanwood, who maintain The Osborn Cannonball House Museum, is always seeking new members. Consider joining and be a part of Scotch Plains/Fanwood history! The Historical Society also sponsors monthly presentations at the nearby Shady Rest Country Club. Join us for captivating speakers, fellowship and refreshments.

Admission to the museum is free but donations are always welcome.

For more information email Info@HistoricalSocietySPFNJ.org or call 908-322-6700 Extension 230.

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Osborn Cannonball House Museum Open August 4th

28 July 2024

All visitors to the Osborn Cannonball House Museum on Sunday, August 4th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. will receive absolutely free a Snuffy’s Pantagis gift card. We are able to make this offer because there isn’t any place to redeem the card anymore. Come visit our Colonial-era museum where you’ll hear the story of the Osborn Family, who were instrumental to the early development of Scotch Plains. See our exhibits of colonial era living and a 19th century parlor.

The Museum is located at 1840 Front Street, Scotch Plains, NJ  07076. Admission to the museum is free but donations are always welcome.

For more information email Info@HistoricalSocietySPFNJ.org or call 908-322-6700 Extension 230.

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Osborn Cannonball House Museum Open July 7th

3 July 2024

All are invited to attend the 2024 opening of the Osborn Cannonball House Museum on Sunday, June 7th, 2024 from 2pm to 4pm.

The museum display will feature antique Edwardian clothing from the museum’s vast antique clothing collection.

Costumed docents will be available to give tours of the c.1750 house and will share with you the story of the Osborn Family, the two Revolutionary War Soldiers who grew up in the house, and other stories of this important, early Scotch Plains family. You will also hear how the house became known to the community as the “Cannonball House.”

The museum is located at 1840 Front Street, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.  Admission to the museum is free, but donations are always welcome.

For more information email Info@HistoricalSocietySPFNJ.org or call 908-322-6700 Extension 230.

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