Hopewell Valley History Project
Preserving Our History
Yes, Hopewell Borough and Pennington Borough actually had trolley service – from the early 1900s through the 1920s. We know quite a bit about the local trolley companies and services, and now have posted 25-some images of trolley cars and tracks. However, we still have some lingering confusions, especially understanding where the trolley tracks ended … Continue reading Hopewell Trolley Questions
The 38th Annual Hopewell Harvest Fair is Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:45 am to 4 pm, on the grounds of the Hopewell Elementary School, 35 Princeton Avenue, Hopewell, NJ. The rain date is Saturday, October 3. This volunteer community event has been providing fun and entertainment for Hopewell Valley families and friends since 1987. … Continue reading Hopewell Harvest Fair – 2026 – Local History
= Historic Railroad Place Walking Tour =Sat., Sept. 12, 2026 – 11 am and 2 pmRegistration Required – Space is Limited – Register Here The buildings on Railroad Place in Hopewell Borough are the physical legacy of the town’s industrial past. The arrival of the railroad in 1876 drove the industrial development of this area … Continue reading Historical Railroad Place – Industrial Legacy
Railroad Place Historic Walking Tour – 1876-2026Sat., Sept. 12, 2026 – 11 am and 2 pm Choose from two one-hour walking tours by Douglas Dixon exploring the historic buildings and industrial development of Railroad Place in Hopewell Borough. Registration Required – Space is Limited – Register Here The arrival of the railroad, and the construction … Continue reading Railroad Place Historic Walking Tour – Sept. 12
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
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?
Have you seen the Hopewell Borough Honor Roll and Service Flag that were created during World War II to honor residents serving in the armed forces? And what about the Honor Rolls for Hopewell Township or Pennington or Washington Crossing / Titusville ? These honor rolls and service flags were commonly created by different groups … Continue reading Where are the Hopewell Valley WW II Honor Rolls?
In November 2025, the construction work on the exterior of the new Hopewell Inn building was nearly complete (at Broad Street and Seminary Avenue in Hopewell Borough), and the focus was shifting to finishing the interior. But first, it was a good time to replace the old driveway and parking area behind the building and … Continue reading Historical Cisterns Found at the Hopewell Inn
Rev. 3/7/26 – Add another local Tom Thumb wedding What kind of fundraiser can you run for elementary school kids? There’s selling candy or books, or school hats or shirts, or discount cards for local businesses, or simply holding a raffle. Instead, it really would be better to have some kind of event involving the … Continue reading Tom Thumb Wedding in 1941 Hopewell
