1758 Friends Meeting House
Our responsibility
FMHCA was formed in 1898 by descendants of the original Mendham/Randolph Quaker Meeting to care for the 1758 Friends Meeting House and adjoining Cemetery. We continue that work today as a sectarian, non-profit organization with the added responsibility of opening the site for the use and education of the public.
Historic recognition
The 1758 Randolph Friends Meeting House is on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places and a Randolph Township Municipal Landmark.
Our current preservation programs
Under construction in Vermont workshop
Visitor Kiosk
To mark the 250th anniversary of the US, the Association is installing a long-needed visitors kiosk on the site, following the construction style of the Meeting House. The basic structure will be erected in March and the full kiosk dedicated on June 6, 4:00 pm.
Donations to help pay for the kiosk are still welcome.
Installation of the kiosk
One of about a dozen badly damages markers
Cemetery Survey and Restoration
At least 20-30 markers in the Cemetery should be straightened; some are broken and must be restored. To assess the work needed, we have applied for funds to conduct a conservation survey, after which we plan to properly restore the Cemetery.
Support from the Richard Irwin Cemetery Fund will cover the cost of the Survey. Family and other Cemetery Donations are needed to cover the cost of the restoration work.
The two oldest markers in the Cemetery, both needing protection from the elements.
Annex current location adjacent to the Meeting House.
Annex move & restoration
Brought to the site in 1964, the Annex is out of date and no longer meets our need for a place to hold meetings and social events or welcome tour groups. Moving the Annex will also reduce moisture damage to the Meeting House.
Donations to help pay for the kiosk are still welcome.
Relocated Annex with a small addition updated facilities, storage space and more room for meetings and displays.
Upcoming Events
Under construction in Vermont workshop
Pathways Open House, May 2, 11:00 am - 4:00
To mark the 250th anniversary of the US, the Association is installing a long-needed visitors kiosk on the site, following the construction style of the Meeting House. The basic structure will be erected in March and the full kiosk dedicated on June 6, 4:00 pm.
Installation of the kiosk
Under construction in Vermont workshop
Visitor Kiosk Dedication
To mark the 250th anniversary of the US, the Association is installing a long-needed visitors kiosk on the site, following the construction style of the Meeting House. The basic structure will be erected in March and the full kiosk dedicated on June 6, 4:00 pm.
Installation of the kiosk
Photo tour of the site
Planning your visit
2 Quaker Avenue, Randolph NJ 07869
Friends Meeting House & Association
Dover-Randolph Friends Meeting
Leave a message at: 973-361-9427
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