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Upcoming Events
See Programs for more details
Women Win the Vote! The Suffrage Fight In Three Acts Tues. Aug. 18 - 7 pm - Internet Webinar via Zoom Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment. Nancy B. Kennedy presents the lives of three fascinating leaders who personify the suffragists of their generation. Also see the recent article in the HVHS Newsletter by Joseph R. Klett (PDF): Women's Suffrage in Hopewell Valley - Part One: 1776 - 1916 HVHS Archives Closed The HVHS archives, located in the Hopewell Township branch of the Mercer County Library, is still closed to the public and to HVHS volunteers and members. As a result, we cannot perform research in the archives in response to queries. Please watch this space for updates. |
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. |