Our Mission
Miners filling an ore car, Mount Hope
Historical Society of Rockaway Township was founded in May 1973 and incorporated October 2, 1973. Our volunteers’ mission is to preserve local historical sites, documents, artifacts and to conduct historical research to promote interest and civic pride in Rockaway Township, and to apply and obtain funding from various sources for the implementation of these objectives.
Grantors for the Ford-Faesch House Restoration Include:
The Ford-Faesch House is Listed On:
- New Jersey Register of Historic Places
- National Register of Historic Places
In Memoriam
In Memory of
Donald M. Erickson
1937-2024
Past President, Member and Friend
Donate Today
Your support helps continue Historical Society of Rockaway Township research, programs, events, tours and the restoration of the Ford-Faesch House, 1772 which will feature meeting venues, a research library, a Welcome Center and the 18th century interpretation of the manor house as a living history museum.