Exciting things are happening with the Lincoln Park Historical Society!

We hope you have been enjoying our historical postings on our Facebook page and have been following our progress as we update the exhibits in the Lincoln Park History Museum.   Some major announcements:

• Openings:
  1. The Museum will be open on the following days:
     • First Tuesday of every month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
     • Second Sunday of every month from 12 noon to 4:00PM
     • By special appointment (schools, scouts, etc.)   -just contact us at lincolnparknjhistory@gmail.com and we can work out a day and time that is good for you or your organization.  
• Membership:  We are doing away with the concept of membership and working on a donation drive.   We are doing this to cut mailing costs of membership cards so we can utilize those funds at the museum for frames, artifacts and printing costs.  Donations must be check or cash as we are not longer accepting Venmo or PayPal.   

How do you get involved?   There are many avenues of support that is needed:

Monetary Donations

• We need monetary donations:  It takes money to run a museum.   We are currently seeking a 2023 donation of $25 per family to help the museum in its operational expense. We hope you can show your support for 2023!  If you cannot afford the donation suggested amount any amount would be appreciated so we can continue to operate and serve the community.  Your donations will assist us with our current and future plans and will be used for securing artifacts, buying frames to display pictures/other items, and day to day operation expenses.  

ARTIFACTS NEEDED

We are always in need of artifacts from Lincoln Park and the surrounding areas (pictures, letters, Lincoln Park memorabilia, etc.).   We need to keep our history alive.   If you have some old pictures or artifacts and are not ready to part with them, contact us and we will arrange to make copies or take photos so it can be shared with the rest of the town.   If you like to donate Items or pictures they can be dropped off during our opening times or contact us at lincolnparknjhistory@gmail.com and we can make pick up or drop off arrangements.   

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME

Looking for new members to our society.  

• Do you like writing?  We need help with our displays in writing up the history around pictures and artifacts.
• Have a special skill like and accountant or lawyer?  We could use your help in filing our 501C tax filings and update our incorporation documents.  
• Maybe you have a skill such as carpentry and can assist with display shelves and cabinets.  
• Do you like history research? Well, we are a history society and that is our game!  
• Do you want to learn more about our town?  Join and come to our meetings (first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm) for discussions on the town 
• Do you have particular interest around the railroad, the canal, Lincoln Park farming and industry?  We need assistance with compiling interesting programs to educate and entertain the community.  
• Are you as student that needs to fulfill required volunteer hours?   There is always some work needed at the museum.  
• Please visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LincolnParkHistoricalSociety, and join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/lincolnparkhistory where you can share your stories and photos.

We encourage you to visit the Museum and also attend Society meetings which are held at the Museum on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. 

Your 2023 donation would be very much appreciated, as well as any additional Special Projects donation you can spare. Please fill out and return the bottom portion of this letter with your chosen annual tax-deductible donation. And be sure to visit our Facebook page!

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