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Upcoming Events See Programs for more details
History of the Central N. J. Bottling Industry Wed. May 19, 2021, 7 pm - Jerry Pevahouse on the history and evolution of the local bottling and brewing business of central N. J. Register here (through the Mercer County Library) HVHS Newsletter Archives Now Available - Full text of 120 issues, from 1975 through 2017 - 850 newsletter pages with over 220 feature articles - Fully searchable, with contents and indexes - See full Newsletter and associated materials HVHS Archives Closed The HVHS archives, located in the Hopewell Township branch of the Mercer County Library, is still closed. As a result, we cannot perform research in the archives in response to queries. See the MCL website for more information, and watch this space for updates on the HVHS archives. |
About the HVHS
The Hopewell Valley Historical Society was formed in 1975 by a group of citizens interested in preserving the rich heritage of the Hopewell Valley. We collect and preserve items relating to Hopewell Valley, sponsor public events to share our history, and encourage the preservation of historic sites. |
Activities
The HVHS regularly sponsors community programs on local history, and sponsors ongoing special projects to help keep history alive in the Hopewell Valley. |
Collections
The HVHS collects and preserves items relating to the history of Hopewell Valley, including documents, photographs, recordings, and family histories. |
Local History
Brief histories of our local Hopewell Valley communities.
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Membership
Hopewell Valley Historical Society is an independent non-profit organization of volunteers, funded primarily by membership. Membership benefits include advance notice of events, our quarterly newsletter, volunteer opportunities, and special members-only events. |
Donations
In addition to membership, the Hopewell Valley Historical Society welcomes donations from individuals and organizations to help support our ongoing work to help keep local history alive. |