The Questers are Looking for New Members!

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The Questers are Looking for New Members!
Preservation - Restoration - Education

Do you have a collection you would like to share with others or hearing about other collectibles and antiques?

U.S. Lifesaving Station sign for the Squan Beach Lifesaving Station in Manasquan that a NJ chapter reproduced from original plans. 

Do you like visiting interesting historical places with people who share your interests?

Do you want to help restore and preserve area landmarks and historical buildings?

Would you like to help a graduate student at Columbia University or a fellow at Winterthur study in the field of preservation and restoration?

If it all sounds like fun...it is! And you can be a part of it by joining a Quester Chapter in your area, or forming a new chapter. 

The Questers preserve and restore things from the past for the benefit of the future. We love history, educating ourselves and others, and collecting. Our shared knowledge and experiences with like-minded individuals often promote lifelong friendships.

The Questers was formed in 1944. There are currently over 9,000 members in the United States and Canada. New Jersey chapters are located from Cape May to the top of the state and everywhere in between. New Jersey boasts over 400 members in over 20 chapters.

For information about becoming a member of The Questers, visit www.questers1944.org or www.njquester.org.


The Questers welcomes new members who share a passion for searching and learning about historic places and things!

 "It’s Fun To Search And A Joy To Find."


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Location: New Jersey, USA

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