DAR museum OPENS Saturday

The Chinkchewunska Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will open its museum at 1097 North Route 23 in Wantage for the season on Saturday, May 15 from 1 p.m. Through Oct. 15, the museum will be open on Saturdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The suggested donation is $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens over 55 on Thursdays and $1 for children. The museum is the home of the Rev. Elias VanBunshooten and dates back to the late 1700s. It features many original family pieces from the VanBunschooten/Cooper families. The Dutch colonial home and the outbuildings will all be open for viewing and touring. Also housed in the museum is a local genealogy library. School and other groups are asked to please call ahead for an appointment. Contact 973-383-0015 for directions and appointments.