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.
In an age before jets, air conditioning and super highways, Lake Hopatcong was a major northeast resort. Within easy reach of large cities to the east, the lake’s size and setting at over 900 feet above sea level made it a perfect summer destination. At it’s peak, Lake Hopatcong was home to over 40 hotels, two amusement parks, and all types of entertainment, welcoming thousands each year, including leaders in government, industry and entertainment. This program will feature images of this period and take a look at Lake Hopatcong’s hotel era and the legacy we can still see today.
The museum will be open to the public for visiting and holiday shopping.
The museum will be open to the public for visiting and holiday shopping.
Stroll and view the latest changes in your hometown museum as award winning concert pianist Peter Toth plays the Joe Cook piano. Hungarian pianist Peter Toth, who now proudly lives in Hopatcong, is one of the most recognized artists of his generation. He has concertized in most countries in Europe, including Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Germany, Russia, France, Holland, Spain, Italy, and Switzerland. In addition, he performed in Japan, South Korea, Peru, Costa Rica, China, Australia, and the United States. Join us for a special evening!
Haven’t had a chance to make an appointment to visit but still like to stop by on a weekday afternoon? Here’s your opportunity. The museum will be open to the public from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must postpone this event to fall 2022. The museum will still be open this Tuesday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
A special evening in which internationally renown artist and long-time Hopatcong resident, Greg Hildebrandt joins former residents Lotta Crabtree, Hudson Maxim, and Joe Cook as part of the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum’s exhibit on “Famous Folks at Lake Hopatcong.”