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Built by John Ralston in 1785, this one-room building was the center of the Ralston Community.  It served as a general store from 1785-1893, and was the local post office from 1893-1941. It was acquired by the Ralston Historical Association in 1945 and opened as a museum in 1964.  Over the years, the museum collection has been expanded.  The General Store Museum is open to the public on Sundays and holidays, June throught mid-October from 2 to 5 pm.   We are located on the northeast corner of Roxiticus Road and Route 24 in Mendham Township, New Jersey.

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