# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Local History Day 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Metuchen-Edison Local History Day
Sunday, March 1, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Metuchen Public Library, 480 
Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen
THIS YEAR’S THEME: REVOLUTION! 

On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Come to Local History Day to see materials in our collections related to the Revolutionary War and Struggle for Independence.

MAIN FLOOR/LOBBY
Stop by the Welcome Table in the lobby to enter to win one of three free door prizes.  Drawings at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.  Pick up the new issue of Nannygoats, our award-winning newsletter.  As you peruse three floors of history at the Library, be on the lookout for four “Founding Figures” lingering about and take selfies with Ben, George, Betsy, and Alex :)

UPPER LEVEL/COMMUNITY ROOM
View our displays, Bicentennial Movie, and Displays.  Shop the merchandise table for the finest in local history books, Tee shirts, postcards, & more. Cash, Check, Credit, & Venmo. Sign up for the Trolley Tour in May! Visit the membership table to renew for 2026!  Visit our guest tables hosted by Deep Search Metal Detecting Club (DSDMC) and the Matochschoning-Rebecca Cornell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

LOWER LEVEL/BASEMENT
Browse our extensive photograph collections to see if we have a historic photo of your house or business and order reprints!


This program is free and open to the public. 

In the event of inclement weather, call 732-906-0529.

www.metuchen-edisonhistsoc.org
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- **Event Categories**: entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Metuchen
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Metuchen Public Library
- **lat**: 40.544996
- **long**: -74.361403
- **full address**: Metuchen Public Library, 51 Library Pl, Metuchen, NJ 08840-1415, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Local History Day 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Local History Day 2026 takes place on Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Metuchen Public Library, 51 Library Pl, Metuchen, NJ 08840-1415, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Local History Day 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Metuchen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Local History Day 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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