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Dover Area Historical Society and The Dover Little Theatre Present: MOVIES IN MAY. Friday, May 17, 2019 at 7:30 pm. at DLT, 69 Elliott Street, Dover, NJ 07801. Feature film will be Bringing up Baby, and there will be episodes … Continue reading →

Please join us for a presentation, “My Dover-A Memoir”  by Robert Kelly, presented by his son, Rick Kelly, plus a power point, History of the Dover Fire Department.  This event will take place in the First Memorial Presbyterian Church, in … Continue reading →

Please join our curator, Rick Kelly, for a walking tour of Hurd Park on Saturday, September 29, 2018….see the Jackson Brook, the Doughboy statue, and hear about the history of this area of Dover.  Meet at the Park Heights Avenue … Continue reading →

Do you have fond memories of shopping in downtown Dover during the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s?  Did your family own a business or work in Dover stores during those years? Please join us at our museum at 55 W. Blackwell Street, … Continue reading →

DAHS is planning two summer events to highlight the  history of downtown Dover. -On Saturday, July 14, our museum curator, Rick Kelly will lead a walking tour, starting at the Dover Free Public Library on Clinton Street at 10:30 AM, … Continue reading →

      Come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with other folks who are interested in Dover’s rich history.  Share some conversation, tour the museum, have a snack.  All are welcome!  Hope you can join us!

Stop by the Museum on your way to the celebration at Hurd Park or before moving on to other holiday activities.  Enjoy a cool drink and a snack.  All are welcome!

2018 flapjack flyer

                            Calling all current and former Boy Scouts and their families to join us for an evening with Mr. Leroy Varga and Mr. Bob Bahrs to see a presentation about the history of the Boy Scouts in Dover.  Reconnect with some … Continue reading →