Programs
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Hopewell Valley Historical Society regularly sponsors community programs on local history, often in partnership with the Hopewell Museum and the Pennington Library. These programs typically are free and open to the public.
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Amazing New Jersey: People and Places of the Garden State
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Sun., June 7, 2020 - 3 pm
Pennington Library Webinar via Zoom Registration Required - See Below The New Jersey colony dates from the middle of the 17th century when Dutch and English settlers bought land from the native Lenapes. For over 350 years, New Jersey has played a pivotal economic and historical role in the United States. With regions as different from one another as the Shore and the Skylands, New Jersey offers residents and tourists delightful and informative experiences everywhere. This talk features historical events, famous and infamous people – entertainers, politicians, and entrepreneurs – highlighted by many evocative images of locations throughout New Jersey. Rick Geffken offers his perspectives on the state’s history. About the Presenter: Rick Geffken has written numerous books including: Highland Beach, Gateway to the Jersey Shore, 1888-1962 with Chris Brenner, and Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore with George Severini. He expects to publish Slave Stories from New Jersey in late 2020. He is a Trustee of the Shrewsbury Historical Society; Past-president and a Trustee of the Jersey Coast Heritage Museum at Sandlass House; and a member of the Monmouth County Historical Association. Registration Required (and more info): PenningtonLibrary.org/amazingnj |
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Click image to play video introducing Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore
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Hopewell Valley COVID-19 Time Capsule
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We’re living through a moment in history that appears to have the potential to rewrite our politics, our economy, and our society.
Years from now, we will be retelling the stories of this pandemic and how it impacted our families and communities. The Hopewell Valley Regional School District, Hopewell Valley Historical Society and Hopewell Museum would like to preserve this history to show how the Hopewell Valley community came together in a time when it seemed like the world was falling apart. Contributing your own oral history and primary sources to the time capsule will enable you to share your stories with future generations and preserve this moment in history. Download flyer (PDF) for more information |
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