The Museums at Drakesville

10/12/2026

We loved having Roxbury Girl Scout Troop 98891 come to visit as part of their Celebrate Community badge!
If you have or know a troop who would like to visit for a badge requirement, service activity or just a field trip, send us a message!💚

𝗥𝗼𝘅𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿

Five Brownie Scouts in Roxbury got a hands-on lesson in local history — and found a new favorite in an old hand-cranked coffee grinder. What they learned at the museum says a lot about daily life here a century ago.
Read https://www.tapinto.net/towns/roxbury/sections/roxbury-roots-and-history/articles/roxbury-brownies-discover-the-daily-grind-of-yesteryear or visit TAPinto Roxbury to read more https://www.tapinto.net/towns/roxbury

10/01/2026

The King House and Store will be open Sunday 11a-4p for Pathways Weekend! Come visit us rain or shine!

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - History buffs will have an opportunity to explore museums, historic homes and landmarks throughout Morris County this weekend during the 17th annual Pathways of History Fall...

09/21/2026

The Museums at Drakesville will be open on Sunday October 4! See schedule for details!

Morris County's premier FREE self-guided weekend tours of museums and historic sites.Parsippany Historical and Preservation SocietyBowlsby-DeGelleke-HouseWelcome!On behalf of Pathways of History participant organizations, welcome to our spring 2026 tour! Please plan to join us for a fun-filled weeke...

09/18/2026

09/10/2026

George and Martha Washington are coming to Roxbury!

Step back in time at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 13, as President George Washington comes to life on the porch of the historic Theodore F. King Homestead, 209 Main Street, Ledgewood. The event is free and all are welcome.

Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, this lively living-history experience will bring the Revolutionary era and the founding of our nation to life—with stories, insights and reflections from the Father of Our Country! This historical interpretation is co-hosted by Roxbury Public Library, Roxbury Historic Trust and Roxbury Township Historical Society and made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Library’s REV 250: Examining the Semiquincentennial through a Jersey Lens - an opportunity for public libraries to celebrate New Jersey’s contributions and place in history.

🏛️ Historic tours of the King Store and Silas Riggs Saltbox House: 1–2:45 p.m.
⭐️ George and Martha Washington and a member of Washington's Lifeguard Regiment address the audience: 3:00pm
🪑 Bring a lawn chair!
🌧️ Register in advance so we can email you if a rain location is needed.

Come meet George Washington—and let us know you are coming. For more information: https://roxburylibrary.libnet.info/event/16582129

09/07/2026

Don't miss George and Martha Washington next Sunday, 9/13/26 at 3pm at the King Homestead! The museums will be open from 1-2:45pm!
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/roxbury/sections/roxbury-roots-and-history/articles/roxbury-to-host-george-washington-reenactment

08/10/2026

Thanks so much to all who came out today to learn about the Kings and eat ice cream! A special thanks to our amazing volunteers and student volunteers- we are so lucky to have you!🍦

The Museums at Drakesville is happy to provide volunteer hours for RHS' senior privileges, NHS, or other requirements! There is still time this year to earn some hours- PM us if interested for more details!

Stay tuned for more news on our September opening featuring George and Martha Washington!

08/09/2026

Ice Cream Social in Effect! Come see us until 4pm!!

08/08/2026

Remember to stop by this Sunday, 8/9, between 1 and 4pm! It's gonna be a hot one- you will want some ice cream for $1 a scoop!

Roxbury ice cream social at historical museums

08/03/2026

This Sunday, August 9 is not just any other monthly opening at The Museums at Drakesville... it is our Old Time Ice Cream Social! Ice cream with toppings will be available for $1 a scoop (with a non-dairy option available too!) The museums will be open for free tours too! Come visit us between 1-4pm!

📸 English ice cream history hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy