Getting to Know LeGrand Parish
Today, we’re introducing you to LeGrand Parish, Wayne’s very own millionaire, inventor, and philanthropist. This blog post is cross...
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THE WAYNE MUSEUM
at the Van Riper-Hopper House
533 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, NJ
- Nov 23, 2022
- 3 min
Getting to Know Garret A. Hobart, Jr
On November 20th, 1975, Ailsa Farms in Wayne was added to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. Today, the property is part of...
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- Oct 9, 2022
- 12 min
Getting to Know the Hoppers!
Today marks 150 years since the Van Riper-Hopper House gained its full name with the marriage of Mary Ann Van Riper and Andrew Hopper,...
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- Aug 3, 2022
- 6 min
Getting to Know William Colfax
In his 1896 book Ballads of New Jersey in the Revolution, Charles C. Platt included “Capt. Colfax and the Life Guard”, an homage to Wayne...
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- Jun 15, 2022
- 6 min
Getting to Know Dr. Jane Colfax
On this day in 2005, Dr. Jane Colfax passed away, leaving behind an immense legacy; both in her medical achievements and the preservation...
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- Apr 13, 2022
- 6 min
Getting to Know 'Mad' Anthony Wayne
The kick-off of our weekly Wayne Wednesdays seems like the perfect time to explore our township’s namesake, General Anthony Wayne...
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