Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation and Sussex County Railroad Club will feature model railroad in the historic Lake Hopatcong Station, which first opened in 1911 and has been recently restored.

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation and Sussex County Railroad Club will feature model railroad in the historic Lake Hopatcong Station, which first opened in 1911 and has been recently restored.

Landing was once a transportation hub for Lake Hopatcong with the Lackawanna Railroad, Morris County Traction Company, and two different steamboat companies all converging to deliver passengers to their destinations around the popular resort.  Spectacular images of the Lackawanna, Black Line and White Line steamers, and trolley will give you a whole new perspective of this area and explain just how Landing got its name.  Presented by Marty Kane.

Part of the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum’s dinner program series.  Flyer to be forwarded to all museum members approximately 6 weeks before the event.

Test your knowledge of the lake’s history in a fun game of trivia.  Featuring historic photos of the lake.  Email LHHISTORY@gmail.com for a link to the program.

Of all the attractions and amusements that have existed at Lake Hopatcong, none was more beloved than Bertrand Island Park. Following the 47 minute narrated documentary, authors of the video’s script, Marty and Laurie Kane, will take questions and lead a discussion about the park.

Flyer to be forwarded to all museum members approximately 6 weeks before the event.

We are happy to collaborate with the Canal Society of New Jersey on a virtual program about how the Morris Canal created the Lake Hopatcong we know today.  This free presentation will take place on Zoom on Friday evening, March 19, at 7:30pm.  You can find information about the program, including a zoom link, on the Canal Society website at https://canalsocietynj.org/events.

The museum will be open to the public on Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  A great chance to learn about the lake’s history!

SOLD OUT!!!!  Part of the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum’s dinner program series.  Flyer to be forwarded to all museum members approximately 6 weeks before the event.  CDC guidelines and safety protocols then in effect will be followed.

Annual weekend to celebrate history throughout Sussex County.  The Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum joins by being open on Saturday from noon to 4pm.  Please investigate the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council website for activities at other museums and sites.