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Savor the Past: a Big Pretzel Success

17 September 2025
Spencer Martin, Colby Martin and Reid Buehler standing in front of Osborn Cannonball House holding colorful hand lettered signs reading, "SPFHS HISTORY CLUB PRETZEL SALE", "TOURS OF MUSEUM", and "PRETZEL SaLE".

Spencer Martin, Colby Martin and Reid Buehler Photo by J. Martin

 

Photo of Sydney Vilensky, Max Nicholson and Spencer Martine at 2025 Pretzel Sale in back of Osborn Cannonball House Museum.

Sydney Vilensky, Max Nicholson and Spencer Martine. Picture by J. Martin


“Pretzels for $2.00! Activities and games! Tours of the Osborn Cannonball House!”

This was a winning combination for the SPFHS History Club’s fundraiser
for the Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood that was held
June 1st at the historic Osborn Cannonball House, a Revolutionary War-
era site and the Township Museum. For the second year in a row the
History Club successfully hosted a tasty fundraiser with all proceeds going
to the Historical Society. This year netted $500 which the Historical
Society plans to put towards the renovation of the popular “necessary
house,” aka the outhouse, which was always a popular stop on the
Museum tour, especially for kids. Unfortunately, it has been in such a state
of disrepair that it has been closed to visitors for the last few years. The
Historical Society is very grateful to have had the help of the eager and
energetic History Club members in raising money towards its repair.

Two years ago, the SPFHS History Club was founded by Spencer Martin.
Spencer Martin and Max Nicholson steered the Club as co-presidents
during its first two years, their sophomore and junior years. The Club
quickly became a school favorite, having 175 students join and participate.
At its inception, the Club also reached out to form a partnership with the
Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood.

Besides organizing and running two successful fund raisers on behalf of
the Historical Society, Spencer and Max and other student members,
volunteered to help out and give tours of the Osborn Cannonball House at
two of its biggest Fall events: Scotch Plains Day and Four Centuries in a
Weekend, which is a two-day event. The students helped to run the
children’s games and crafts and gave tours of the museum. Visitors were
delighted by the students’ knowledge of the history of the 18th century
house.

In addition to thanking Spencer Martin and Max Nicholson for organizing
volunteers for these events, The Historical Society wants to give a big
“shout out” to the other student members who made the fundraisers and
community events a big success: Aavik Akavte, Camoron Azad, Reid
Buehler, Jacob Cristobal, Jada Dadlaney, Colby Martin, Luca Rousseau,
Liam St. John, Ryan Sharma and Sydney Vilensky.

As the SPFHS History Club embarks on its third year with a new president,
Colby Martin, at its helm, the Historical Society wants to thank Spencer,
Max and the other student volunteers for all their enthusiasm, commitment
and dedication to promoting and protecting our local history. The
Historical Society looks forward to the continued partnership with the
History Club as we strive to help keep history alive across all generation.
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Osborn Cannonball House Open For Scotch Plains Day and Four Centuries in a Weekend

13 September 2025
The Osborn Cannonball House Museum, located at 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be open to the public on Sunday, October 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and for Four Centuries in a Weekend on Saturday, October 18, 2025, and Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days.

The museum will feature a display entitled “NJ Passengers Aboard the RMS Titanic,” which will include replicas of the actual items used aboard the ship.

From the museum’s vast antique clothing collection, mannequins will be dressed in “Titanic era,” or Edwardian, clothing. This display will have clothing representing the three classes aboard the ship.

Costumed docents will give tours of the 1750 home of the Osborn family, who witnessed and played a role in the Revolutionary War and the founding of the town of Scotch Plains. For the Four Centuries in a Weekend event, there will also be a children’s craft in our craft tent along with an early Halloween treat!

For further information email Info@HistoricalSocietySPFNJ.org or call (908) 322-6700, Ext. 230,
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SPF HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY CLUB
PRETZEL SALE AT MUSEUM OPENING

18 May 2025
19th-20th century ladies traveling clothes

The Osborn Cannonball House Museum, located at 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be open to the public from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Costumed docents will be available to give tours of the c. 1750 house, once owned by the Osborn family whose two sons fought in the American Revolution. The antique house is steeped in local history and has many stories to tell.

The museum will have on display, from their vast antique clothing collection, late 19th and early 20th century traveling clothes to accompany their “Coming to America and Scotch Plains” theme. There will also be games for kids to play and a fun craft!

In addition, The High School History Club of Scotch Plains/Fanwood will be at the museum sponsoring a soft pretzel sale. All proceeds of the sale will benefit the museum maintenance fund. Come out to visit our town museum and support our High School students’ pretzel sale.
We look forward to seeing you on June 1st!

Admission to the Osborn Cannonball House is free and the museum is open the first Sunday of every month from 2-4 p.m., March to December, or at other times by appointment. For any questions call 908 322-6700, Ext. 230 or email Info@HistoricalSocietySPFNJ.org.

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