Recent Additions:

• See the HVHS YouTube Channel with recent presentations
• June 2022 - Preserving Family Photographs
  - ​Video posted from Gary Saretzky's presentation (until 8/12)
  - ​See Photo Preservation Tips and Bibliography from Gary Saretzky
• May 2022 - Seminary Ave. Historic Walking Tour
  - See References for Doug Dixon's tour
• April 2022 - Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War
  - Video posted from Matthew Skic's presentation
• March 2022 - Panel: Immigration Experiences in Hopewell Valley
  - Video posted from discussion panel
• Feb. 2022 - The Revolutionary World of a Free Back Man
  - Video posted from Larry Kidder's presentation

• Dec. 2021 - Hopewell Train Stations: History and Art
  - Video and references posted from Doug Dixon's presentation​​
• Videos of Past Programs
  - See Past Programs 2022 - Programs 2021 and Programs 2020
• 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

​Discovering Local History Online  - July 6
Doug Dixon of the Hopewell Valley History Project demonstrates how researching in a variety of online resources can weave together interesting stories of our local history.

​​Washington Crossing: History and the Parks - July 24
Authors Robert Sands and Patricia Millen explore the story of Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River, and the creation of the two state parks that memorialize the event.

HVHS Archives Open
The HVHS archives are located in the Hopewell Township branch of the Mercer County Library.  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. 

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