Van Kirk Homestead Museum

State:	New Jersey
Address:	336 Main St Box 312, Sparta Township, NJ 07871
Zip code:	07871
Phone:	(973) 726-0883
Website:	https://www.vankirkmuseum.org/

• Eloy Yip
  
  
  (June 25, 2023, 6:44 pm)

  Located on the estate of the 3.5-acre old farm, which includes two outbuildings both dating from the 1930s—the red carriage barn and the white milk house—and a detached garage dating from the 1970s with two fenced-in community gardens from the Van Kirk family, the Van Kirk Homestead Museum opened in September 2014 and is operated by the Sparta Historical Society off Main Street in Sussex County. The museum is a beautiful colonial home that was built in 1780 on the site of their older log cabin, with a gorgeous view of the surrounding mountains. This establishment tells the story of America through local, industrious people and the influences of a growing and evolving nation on them over the past 200 years. Upon entering through the front door this afternoon, the older sections of the house contain several period rooms. A Victorian Parlor to the left features the original furniture and artifacts from the original family. A larger room on the right is for special exhibits. My partner and I came at the tail end of a lecture given by an artist who decoratively painted eggs shown inside a display case. In the middle room, one would find memorabilia of Thomas Edison on loan from Menlo Park, West Orange, the Edison Foundation, and private collectors. He had built a large concentrating plant and a railroad to the canal boats on Lake Hopatcong. Towards the back of the museum, it displayed farming equipment, desks, and other items from a one-room schoolhouse and a miniature farm.
  It is open every second and fourth Sunday from 1-4 p.m. and is great for local history buffs, which we can recommend.

• Bernie Gobel
  
  
  (April 23, 2023, 11:21 am)

  Very nice place to visit and discovered how Sparta was settled many years ago.Very interesting!

• Chris Cooke
  
  
  (August 4, 2020, 1:41 pm)

  Excellent tour of the Thomas Edison exhibit bt one of their trustees. Jack did an incredible presentation of Thomas Edison's life, many many examples of this inventions - recorded music, motion pictures, electric light bulb, electric coffee maker and much more. A good portion of the presentation centered around Edison's work in Sussex County, mining and concrete development. Jack was pleasant and answered all our group's questions. We made reservations in advance, four people and all the safety protocols were followed. Will definitely return!

• Bob Schock
  
  
  (November 11, 2018, 8:16 pm)

  The museum is a beautiful colonial home that was built by the Van Kirk family in 1780 on the site of their older log cabin. The home adjoins the old farm that was originally worked by the family. It contains some rooms furnished as they would have been in the 1860's, with many of the original items from the Van Kirk family. The rooms included a parlor, child's bedroom, and parent's bedroom. Other rooms displayed farming equipment, desks and other items from a one-room schoolhouse, a miniature farm, and a larger room for special exhibits.
  
  On the day we visited they had an exhibit of antiques from the Black Forest, highlighting the culture brought by German immigrants to the area. A historical lecture was provided by one of the on-site volunteers. All questions were answered expertly, even those posed by my 8-year-old grandson. He said it was the best museum he ever visited. We look forward to seeing the opening of the old basement kitchen, which is slated for May 2019.

• Peter & Denise Frapaul
  
  
  (October 23, 2017, 2:36 am)

  Nice old house with sparta artifacts throughout and a brief history of the item and on the day we were there there was a dossier to tell us more about the different rooms that were there

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Welcome to the Van Kirk Homestead Museum

Explore The Van Kirk Homestead Museum. Visit Hours Directions Contact Membership. 336 Main Street PO Box 312 Sparta, New Jersey 07871 (973) 726-0883 info@VanKirkMuseum.org. Hours. Open April through December Second & Fourth Sundays 1pm - 4pm with 2PM talk Call to reserve for group appointments

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Van Kirk Museum

The Van Kirk Homestead Museum tells the story of America through local industrious people, and the influences of a growing and evolving nation on them over the past 200 years. ... Van Kirk Museum. Sparta Community Garden. Contact Us. ... Sun, Aug 27th, 2023; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm; 336 Main Street PO Box 312 Sparta, New Jersey 07871 (973) 726-0883 ...

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Van Kirk Homestead Museum, Sparta NJ

The Homestead. The Van Kirk Homestead, as it stands today, is 3.5 acres. There are two outbuilding both dating from 1930s - the red carriage barn and the white milk house. A detached garage, dating from the 1970s, is across from the carriage barn. ... (973) 726-0883 info@VanKirkMuseum.org. Hours. Open April through December Second & Fourth Sundays

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Directions. We are conveniently located in northwest Sussex County New Jersey. The Van Kirk Homestead Museum is on a primary road but in outskirts of Sparta. From Route 80. Take Exit 34B Route 15 North. On Rt. 15 North, drive 10.7 miles to exit ramp on right for County Route 517 Franklin/Sparta. ... (973) 726-0883 info@VanKirkMuseum.org. Hours ...

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Celebrate the end of summer at Van Kirk Homestead Museum. Read More. 24 Sep. 8th Annual NJ Antique and Classic Car Show. Sun, Sep 24th, 2023; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; Van Kirk Museum 336 Main Street Sparta, NJ 07871; ... (973) 726-0883 info@VanKirkMuseum.org. Hours. Open April through December Second & Fourth Sundays

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Gates open for show cars beginning at 8:00 AM, and the show is open to the public from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. To register your historic, vintage, or classic car in the show, email spartacarshow@gmail.com to participate. For information visit https://www.vankirkmuseum.org or call 973-726-0883. Admission: Free. Registration Fee: Free.

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Holiday at Van Kirk Homestead Museum. Wed, Jan 25th, 2023; Sparta Historical Society; ... (973) 726-0883 info@VanKirkMuseum.org. Hours. Open April through December Second & Fourth Sundays 1pm - 4pm with 2PM talk Call to reserve for group appointments . Sparta Historical Society. Sponsors. Proud Member Of: ...

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Sparta Historical Society - Van Kirk Homestead Museum

The Sparta Historical Society offers historical lecture programs on the second Thursday of March, May, September and November beginning at 7PM at the Sparta First Presbyterian Church. All are invited to attend these diverse topics presented by invited knowledgeable guest speakers. Members are free and non-members $5. An annual bus trip, specializing in historical landmark/monuments, is also ...

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