Sussex County Arts &   Heritage Council

On the left is an image of the Princeton Battlefield State Park Battlefield memorial. This memorial consists of the façade of an impressive mansion that used to dominate the landscape. Now, the Greek-style columns stand along on a field of yellow tulips. On the right, are the words “New Jersey Our Rich History” on a background that looks like old parchment.

SCAHC Gallery
133 Spring St. | Newton, NJ 07860

New Jersey: Our Rich History

Exhibition on view: October 17 – November 21

New Jersey boasts a rich and diverse history, from its early inhabitants, the indigenous Lenni Lenape, to the later Dutch and English settlers. Thanks to groundbreaking inventions and an abundance of natural resources like iron ore and fertile farmland, our state has made significant contributions to the nation. New Jersey also played a pivotal role during the Revolutionary War, with historic sites found across the state.

We can claim the first planned industrial city, Paterson, with its factories and silk mills powered by the Great Falls. An early example of innovative waterway engineering is found with the Morris Canal. The Jersey Shore was the first oceanfront resort to gain international fame, and during the Victorian era, Ocean Grove, Atlantic City, and Cape May were the epitome of coastal elegance.

These are just a few of New Jersey’s many highlights. We encourage you to explore our historic sites and museums to discover more about our state’s remarkable past and find inspiration for this exhibition celebrating New Jersey History. You can find links to learn more about New Jersey's History below. 

Entries in all mediums will be accepted.
This exhibition is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 

Download our Interactive Entry Form HERE

To pay the Entry Fees in advance, make sure you: 

1. Select the correct price in the drop down menu. 
2. Select the correct quantity! You pay per piece for this Exhibition.
3. Members with portfolio stands: add 1 to your quantity unless you are bringing in 3 pieces. Members that bring in 3 pieces may bring in a portfolio stand for free. 

Use the button below to go to our PayPal Payment Page. You can also pay the Entry Fees when you drop off your artwork. 

Key Dates

Drop Off: Thursday, October 10: 11AM - 4PM 

Friday, October 11: 11 AM - 4 PM

Saturday, October 12: 1 - 4 PM 

Opening Reception: November 2: 2 - 3:30 PM

Pick Up: Friday, November 22: 11AM - 4PM

Saturday, November 23: 1 - 4PM 


Funding of the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council has been made available in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts, a division of the NJ Department of State and a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Block Grant Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Additional funding has been made available in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission through the County History Partnership Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Partial funding provided by the Sussex County Board of Commissioners.

NJ State Council on the Arts Logo. Link will take you to NJ State Council on the Arts website Discover Jersey Arts Logo. LInk will take you to Discover Jersey Arts Website National Endowment for the Arts logo. Link will take you to the national endowment for the arts website NJ Historical commission logo. Link will take you to the NJ Historical Commission websiteSussex County logo. Link will take you to the sussex county website. ArtPride logo. Link will take you to the art pride webiste

Gallery / Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 PM
Saturday: by appointment



133 Spring Street, Newton NJ 07860

Email: scahc@scahc.org  |  Phone: 973 - 383 - 0027

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Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. 

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