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Calendar of Events coming at L'Ecole, Kinnelon Museum
25 Kiel Avenue, Kinnelon, New Jersey

March 23rd "2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt"
at 11 A.M. out on the museum lawn, rain date: March 30th
Easter Bunny will be on the porch for picture taking, please bring your camera.
This event is open to the littlest Tri-Boro residences (pre-school and Kindergartners)
only and must be accompanied by an adult.

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April 6th " Indians in the Ramapos "
1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A lecture and slide presentation on the Indians in the Ramapos given by Edward J. Lenik. Light refreshments will be served. Mr. Lenik will have his book available for purchase.

Edward Lenik is a regional archaeologist with a research interest focused on the human history of the Northeastern United States and Atlantic Canada. His most intense work has been on home ground, the Highlands of northern New Jersey and southeastern New York. Mr.. Lenik is the author of many books and articles on topics from petroglyphs to iron mines. He is a past president of the Eastern States Archaeological Federation, the Archaeological Society of New Jersey and the North Jersey Highlands Historical Society.

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June ? Big Garage Sale Fund-raiser sponsored by the Friends of Kinnelon Museum

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Check Web Sites for up coming events at L'Ecole , Kinnelon Museums
www. Kinnelonboro.org
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Come and explore the history of Kinnelon at
L'Ecole, Kinnelon Museum, 25 Kiel Avenue
opened Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Mission Statement:

To encourage an appreciation for the history of Kinnelon by researching and recording all pertinent data relating to the area's history; holding meetings of historical interest; encouraging the preservation of historical landmarks; collecting and displaying historical materials.

L'Ecole- Today:

The Kinnelon Historical Commission together with the Friends of the Museum, is working to create a local history center, to include the one-room schoolhouse, provide exhibit areas for local memorabilia, and recondition rooms that may be used by other community organizations for meetings and educational programs. They are currently raising funds to help support our efforts. Any help or time you can give will be greatly appreciated.
The Kinnelon Historical Commission meets at Kinnelon Museum on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. For more information, contact Caryl Keyser at 973-838-2378.

L'Ecole- The Past:

Around 1928, the little schoolhouse caught the eye of a young medical intern from New York City. Dr. Helen Miller. Dr. Miller affectionately called it "L'Ecole" (the French word for "school"). At first, she visited L'Ecole as a summer retreat from her busy practice and clinical work in New York City. By the late 1930's, Dr. Miller's visits became more frequent, and she began additions that would turn L'Ecole into her primary residence. Local crafts people contributed their talents to the construction. A magnificent stone fireplace was built by Mr. Dan Cahill. During these years, Dr. Miller also added a more modern kitchen and bathroom and had a wonderfull porch which overlooked the Ramapo Mountains to the north.

As local residents got to know and respect Dr. Miller, many came to her with their medical problems. She was now convinced the time had come to base her medical practice as well as her home in Kinnelon.

In 1954, Dr. Miller added two operatories and an office to her home at L'Ecole to keep up with her growing practice and the needs of her patients. In 1967, a medical center was completed next door to L'Ecole to encourage other physicians to practice in the area.

Upon her death in 1990, Dr. Miller bequeathed her property to Kinnelon's Mayor and Council, requesting that L'Ecole be "dedicated as a museum for the preservation and display of memorabilia and other items of historical significance to the Borough." It was Dr. Miller's wish that this museum would benefit the community that had come to mean so much to her.

From pupils to patients, L'Ecole has ministered to the needs of local citizens for well over a century. As the new century approaches, L'Ecole continues to serve the community as a museum dedicated to chronicling and celebrating our local history and traditions.

Location:

L'Ecole
25 Kiel Avenue
Kinnelon, NJ 07405

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