Our Sister City in Greece
In 1969 the council proclaimed that our municipality and Sparta on the Peloponnesian peninsula in Greece are sister cities. We have been working with the governing council in Greece and the Sparta Institute to recognize our cultural affinity.
Sister City Committee
The township council formed a Sister City committee in 2024. This group will be joined by a counterpart in Greece, made up of members of the Sparta Institute and other volunteers. The committee will help plan the 2026 conference and accompanying festivities. More broadly, it will identify opportunities to build our relationship as sister cities. Consider the possibilities for student and other academic exchanges, joint business opportunities, and for art, history, and other cultural programs. If you are interested, please consider joining the committee or attending one of its meetings.
Sparta Institute
The Sparta Institute in Greece was established to highlight and promote the culture of ancient Sparta. The organization holds an annual conference to promote Sparta’s rich history.
Sparta Institute Conference 2026
The Sparta Institute announced that the 2026 conference will be held right here in Sparta, NJ. Many academics, experts in the history of ancient Sparta from leading universities around the world, will join elected officials and many other guests and visitors to attend the event. For Spartan culture, for Greek culture and history, the world’s focus will be on Sparta, NJ.
Sparta Institute 2024 Conference and Meeting with Sparta’s Mayor
The presentation below provides a brief overview of the 2024 Sparta Institute Conference and a meeting with Sparta’s mayor.
