Hopewell Valley History Project
Preserving Our History
John Hart (c.1713 – 1779) was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and resident of what is now Hopewell, N. J. However, Hart was not a well-known figure in the Revolution. He spent 26 years in public service, but mostly at the state level in New Jersey, including as Speaker of the New Jersey … Continue reading The Faces of John Hart
How was the Hopewell Borough area involved the Revolutionary War? Here are six still-existing local places that connect back to 250 years ago. And yes, George Washington (and his army), indeed was here! Of course, the area was not yet called Hopewell Borough in 1776, and was not a town or even a village. This … Continue reading Hopewell Borough Sites in the Revolutionary War
The June 2026 updates to the History Project focused on the Pennington Quality Market. (See Site Updates for more.) We are collecting and preserving historic artifacts of the PQM, including photos, press clippings, advertisements, and other materials. Please contact us if you can have more information and materials to share for a more detailed account … Continue reading June 2026 Update – Pennington Quality Market
Following up on the previous post on the history of the Pennington Quality Market, we have posted over 180 images illustrating the history and development of the PQM from 1930 to 2026. These cover the beginnings as the Weart’s Store on North Main Street in 1930, the transition to the McVeigh brothers in 1934 with … Continue reading Pennington Quality Market Photo Collection
After serving the Pennington community for 66 years at its Route 31 location, the Pennington Quality Market ended its run on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to reopen the following Monday as McCaffrey’s Food Markets. The Rothwell family had owned and operated the PQM since 1981, and now the second generation of the family will have … Continue reading Goodbye to the Pennington Quality Market
UPDATE – Dinner tickets are sold out Hopewell U.S. 250th celebration this Saturday, June 6, but Beer Garden tickets are still available. The Hopewell in the Revolution and children’s events and activities are all free and open to the public – 4 to 6 pm at the Hopewell Train Station and the Old School Baptist … Continue reading Hopewell Borough USA 250th Town-Wide Celebration
The May 2026 updates to the History Project included images and information on local World War II Pennington Honor Rolls, and Memorial Day parades and veterans observances. (See Site Updates for more.) Where are the Pennington Honor Rolls? Following up on the previous post asking for help locating the Hopewell Valley WW II Honor Rolls, … Continue reading May 2026 Update – Pennington Honor Rolls / Memorial Day Observances
We’re coming up on Memorial Day weekend in the Hopewell Valley, featuring the Hopewell Borough and Pennington Borough parades on Sunday and Monday, respectively. The Hopewell American Legion post has again placed flags in the local cemeteries to mark the graves of military veterans. This practice goes back to the beginnings of Memorial Day, begun … Continue reading Hopewell Memorial Day 2026 – Parades and Veterans Observances
Following up on the previous post asking for help locating the Hopewell Valley WW II Honor Rolls, we have some more information on honor rolls in Pennington. The original World War II Pennington Honor Roll is discussed and pictured in Margaret J. O’Connell’s 1966 book, Pennington Profile. The first photo below shows the 1943 dedication, … Continue reading Where are the Pennington Honor Rolls?
The April 2026 updates to the History Project included images and information on local World War II Honor Rolls and Service Flags, and fascinating 1914 Mercer County Farm and School Photos. (See Site Updates for more.) Hopewell Valley WW II Honor Rolls Have you seen the Hopewell Borough Honor Roll and Service Flag that were … Continue reading April 2026 Update – World War II Honor Rolls / 1914 Farm and School Photos
