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**Passaic County Historical Society** **Online**
*Lambert Castle* The Passaic County Historical Society was founded in 1926 to "cultivate interest among individuals in the community at large in the history of Passaic County." In an effort to achieve this objective the PCHS, a private non-profit organization, maintains a library and museum housed in a unique castle in Garret Mountain Reservation, a county park, overlooking Paterson, NJ.	Passaic County Historical Society Lambert Castle 3 Valley Road Paterson, NJ 07503-2932 Phone: (973) 247-0085 FAX (973) 881-9434 lambertcastle@verizon.net .Board of Trustees Director Alison Faubert 973-247-0085 ext. 200 Follow us on Twitter *(Join to receive PCHS Tweets)* or Join us on Facebook PCHS Calendar PCHS Past Events
Museum The museum contains historical period rooms as well as changing exhibits of local historic interest. Note: The Bertha Koempel Spoon Collection will have is own room in Lambert Castle. Historically Speaking Educational School Programs	The Castle: Lambert Castle was built in 1892 by English immigrant, Catholina Lambert. The son of working class parents, he came to the U.S. at age 17 to seek his fortune. He found it "in silk."
	Library: The Local History and Genealogy Library is open to all researchers. Hours- Admission Fees
Museum Hours- Admission Fees - Directions- Membership -Bookstore -Adopt-A-Painting - The PCHS Collection - Local Historical Societies, Museums and Historical Sites - Facility Rental - Wedding Photography Policy	Genealogy Club : The Genealogy Club sponsors monthly informative lectures, workshops, and outings. Meetings are open to all members of the PCHS. Visitors are always welcomed.

Accessibility Notice:
Access to the Museum and Library for people with special needs is available; however, advance notice would be beneficial. Please contact the Director at 973-247-0085, ext. 200 prior to your visit.

In 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007,
The Passaic County Historical Society
received an operating grant from
The New Jersey Historical Commission,
a Division of the NJ Department of State

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