Squiers Point Historians

Professional storyteller and self-professed local history nerd Gina Sampaio returns to Mt. Lebanon to tell forgotten tales of some of Anthony village’s former residents in her popular tours of “local lore without the gore.”

Was it scandalous that George was buried between his wife and his consort? Did William shack up with the help once his wife went insane? (Or maybe that’s why his wife went insane?) Is there really such a thing as a disappearing/reappearing headstone?

Dress appropriately for the weather. This event will be held rain or shine. Please be aware that we will be walking on sometimes uneven ground and that the church itself is not handicap accessible. There are no restrooms available.

Tours will be held on one night only! Friday, October 31st at 7 pm

Tickets are $30.00 each. All proceeds support the preservation of the Mt Lebanon Church and the mission of the Squiers Point Historians of Lebanon Township.

Reserve your tickets today!

ABOUT SQUIERS POINT

Squiers Point was originally incorporated in 1979 by a group of residents who were instrumental in preserving the abandoned one-room schoolhouse at New Hampton and transforming it into the Lebanon Township Museum. Squiers Point takes its name from the iron furnace that was established by the sons of Governor Reading in the mid-1700s along the Musconetcong River in the northwest part of Lebanon Township.

In 2018, Squiers Point funded an addition to the Lebanon Township Museum that brought indoor plumbing, new heating and air conditioning to the building. In 2020, Squiers Point made possible the restoration of an historic horse-drawn sled donated by the Polt family. Additionally, they provided the funds for the Carriage Shed Museum Annex to house the restored sled and expand the museum's exhibit space.

In 2022, Squiers Point purchased the Mt. Lebanon Church with the intention of restoring the circa 1844 stone building and preserving the graveyard. An Historic Preservation Plan commissioned in 2021 serves as a road map for revitalizing the property for future use by the community while preserving its meaningful history.

MISSION STATEMENT

Squiers Point Historians is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to preserve, maintain and improve historical structures and artifacts in Lebanon Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Our members strive to share our knowledge with the public while instilling a sense of community pride.

BECOME A MEMBER OR DONATE TO THE GENERAL FUND

Donations are gratefully accepted and are tax-exempt. Residents from all municipalities are welcome. Our membership year runs from January 1, through December 31.

Any membership started after September 1, 2025, will continue through December 31, 2026

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Regular Membership $20

Senior / Student Membership $10

MEMBERSHIP DONATION

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