Recent Additions:

• DEC. 2021 - Hopewell Train Stations: History and Art
  - Video and references posted from Doug Dixon's presentation
• AUG. 2021: More Than a Myth: Penelope Stout
  - Video posted from Jeanne Vloyanetes' presentation
• JULY 2021: Howell Farm: Its History and Heritage
  - Video posted from Larry Kidder's presentation
• JUNE 2021: Industrial Hopewell: Railroad Place
  - Video and references posted from Doug Dixon's presentation​
• Videos of Past Programs
  - See Past Programs - 2021 and Past Programs - 2020 
• HVHS 2020 Annual Meeting presentations
    - Hopewell Valley Historic Preservation Commissions

• Visit five historic sites around the Hopewell Valley
    - HVHS Historic Interpretive Signage Locations (PDF)

Historic Hopewell Postcard Honoring Carol Meszaros

Upcoming Events

      See Programs for more details

 The Revolutionary World of a Free Black Man
Thurs. Feb. 3, 2022, 7 pm - Larry Kidder tells the amazing story of Jacob Francis, who lived his 82-year life in a world of revolutionary change. Francis fought at the Battle of Trenton, established himself as a farmer, married and freed an enslaved woman named Mary, and raised eight children in the vicinity of Flemington.

HVHS Archives Reopened
The HVHS archives, located in the Hopewell Township branch of the Mercer County Library, have reopened as of June 4.  We will be available on Fridays from noon to 4 pm. Space in the room is limited.  Please email research requests in advance of your visit.
NOTE: The MCL is closed with curbside service only through Feb. 13. Check here for updates when the HVHS archives can be reopened.

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 contents and Selected Articles​

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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.

• About the HVHS

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Activities
The HVHS regularly sponsors community programs on local history, and sponsors ongoing special projects to help keep history alive in the Hopewell Valley.

• Upcoming Programs
• Past Programs
• Special Projects
  

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Collections
The HVHS collects and preserves items relating to the history of Hopewell Valley, including documents, photographs, recordings, and family histories.

• HVHS Collections
• HVHS Newsletter

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Local History
Brief histories of our local Hopewell Valley communities.

• Mercer County
• Hopewell Township
• Hopewell Borough, Pennington Borough
• Titusville & Washington Crossing

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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.

• Join HVHS or Renew Membership
  

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.

• Donate to HVHS