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Washington’s Army at Hopewell:The New Continental Army of 1778
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT as of June 17, 2025 Click "register now" for more information about this in-person, outdoor event!
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May 14, 20251 min read


Pick a Sunday and tour the Princeton battlefield with *amazing* interpreters to make you feel like you are there!
Seriously. The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution kicked off last weekend with events in Massachusetts. Princeton Battlefield...
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Apr 21, 20251 min read


April 19 marks 250 years since the first moment of the american revolution
April 19, 2025 is the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the first skirmish of what would be many years of...
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Apr 16, 20252 min read


The Hopewell Museum's textile collection: A curatorial perspective
Established in 1922, The Hopewell Museum preserves and protects many objects that tell the story of the Hopewell Valley and its...
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Apr 10, 20252 min read


Richard Hunter: Moore’s Station Quarry - From Country Estate to County Park
Moore's Station Quarry Time: April 27, 3pm-4pm Venue: Wesley Forum of the Kenneth Kai Tai Yen Humanities Building , The Pennington...
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Apr 3, 20252 min read


Hopewell Borough's own Kate Jackson to speak about her research on Black History in the Hopewell Valley
Join Kate Jackson on Wednesday, April 16 at the Hopewell Theatre as she presents her multi-faceted research on Black history in the...
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Mar 26, 20251 min read


HVHS Event - Jersey genius: Stephen Crane, March 30 at the Pennington school
Learn about the life of illustrious writer and one-time Pennington resident Stephen Crane, author of the Red Badge of Courage
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Feb 20, 20252 min read


Princeton Battlefield Society and Morven Museum & Garden to Host Local Historian and Author John Rees To Discuss Black Soldiers in the Revolution During Black History Month
HVHS is happy to share this press release from our friends at the Princeton Battlefield Society and Morven. The Princeton Battlefield...
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Feb 4, 20254 min read


Throughout February - art of the witness stones at Princeton library
Over the past three years, eighth grade students from the Hopewell Valley Regional School District's Timberlane Middle School worked with...
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Jan 31, 20251 min read


Don't Miss: Preservation of the Hopewell Railroad Station: A Partnership with the New Jersey Historic Trust - coming in 10 days
Presentation by Michael Mills Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7 pm - Free and open to the public The recent rehabilitation project at the...
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Jan 5, 20252 min read


What’s Brewing in New Jersey?
We just got word from our friends at Revolution NJ that they will be participating in Patriots' Week with one of their amazing Tavern...
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Dec 21, 20241 min read


"These are the times that try men's souls"
Courtesy of Wikimedia " https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9051493">Link</a> Really interesting article from Heather Cox...
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Dec 20, 20242 min read


News from the archives: Fall 2024
News from the
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Dec 16, 20244 min read


10 Crucial Days bus tour
If you are a Revolutionary War buff, or a Hopewell Valley history buff, or even just mildly interested in the events that took place here...
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Dec 6, 20242 min read


On Giving tuesday, please donate to local history
On this Giving Tuesday, we are so thankful for our many members and friends who support the important work of preserving history in the...
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Dec 3, 20241 min read


Holiday open house at three of our Hopewell Borough partners - Saturday, December 7th
The Hopewell Public Library, the Hopewell Museum, and the Hopewell Baptist Meeting House are co-hosting a Holiday Open House event...
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Nov 23, 20241 min read


Preservation of the Hopewell Railroad Station: A Partnership with the New Jersey Historic Trust
This presentation will discuss both the history and the future of the Hopewell Train Station.
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Nov 16, 20242 min read


Welcome to the soft launch of the Hopewell Valley Historical society's brand new website!!!
As the Hopewell Valley Historical Society's 50th anniversary approaches, we are sprucing up our website and excited to share many new...
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Nov 10, 20242 min read


SAVE THE DATE!
Hopewell Holiday Open Houses - 2024 Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 1 - 4 pm Save the Date - Visit the Hopewell Public Library , The...
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Oct 27, 20241 min read


Hopewell 57 is posted
ICYMI - Doug Dixon's fascinating talk on the evolution of the building at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Somerset Street in Hopewell...
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Oct 19, 20241 min read
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