Category: Presentation

Now Boarding: Life in 1900s Hopewell With the Arrival of the Railroad  

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Presented by Douglas Dixon, Hopewell Valley History Project Thurs., Oct. 27, 2022 – 7 pm Hopewell Train Station, Railroad Place, Hopewell, NJ Sourland Conservancy Train Station Series Advance registration is required as space is limited – Click Here Join Doug Dixon of the Hopewell Valley History Project to explore how the arrival of train service … Continue reading Now Boarding: Life in 1900s Hopewell With the Arrival of the Railroad  

Hoproco – Hopewell’s 1920s Toy Company – Talk & Exhibits

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Douglas Dixon, Hopewell Valley History Project Hopewell Public Library “Wednesday Night Out” Series Co-sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and The Hopewell Museum Wed., Nov. 2, 2022 – 6:45 pm Exhibits, 7 pm Presentation Attend in person at The Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, NJ Or join online via Zoom – Click … Continue reading Hoproco – Hopewell’s 1920s Toy Company – Talk & Exhibits

Jack Koeppel Local History Talks

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Videos of two local history talks by Jack Koeppel are now available on the Hopewell Valley Historical Society YouTube channel for your viewing pleasure. “Images of Old Hopewell: A Stroll Through Town – Now and Then” highlights Hopewell Borough’s 19th century character by juxtaposing the old with the new, matching historic images with current views … Continue reading Jack Koeppel Local History Talks

Seminary Avenue Tour – References

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References and links for the Seminary Avenue Historic Walking Tour, which also included East Broad Street and South Greenwood Avenue. The tour was held the weekend of Saturday, May 21, as part of Hopewell Valley Heritage Week. See also the associated Discovering Local History Online: Exploring Seminary Ave. presentation – with the talk video and … Continue reading Seminary Avenue Tour – References

Seminary Avenue Historic Walking Tour

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            Douglas Dixon, Hopewell Valley History Project             A Hopewell Valley Heritage Week Event            Co-sponsored by the Hopewell Public Library             Tours on Sat., May 21 at 11 am and 2 pm;                      Sun., May 22 at 1 pm and 3 pm; and Mon., May 23 at 2 pm            Free, but limited places – Pre-Registration Required … Continue reading Seminary Avenue Historic Walking Tour

Hopewell Train Stations – Webinar Video

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The webinar video for the Hopewell Train Stations: History and Art meeting and online presentation held on December 1, 2021 has been posted for viewing. See the References post for other associated material on the train stations, including the presentation slides, slide shows, associated briefs for the train stations and railroad lines, and information on … Continue reading Hopewell Train Stations – Webinar Video

Hopewell Train Stations: History and Art – References

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References and links for the Hopewell Train Stations: History and Art presentation on the Hopewell and Pennington train stations that was held on December 1, 2021. These include the online video (to be done), the presentation slides (13 pp.), the associated slide shows on the two stations (75 images), and more detailed briefs on the … Continue reading Hopewell Train Stations: History and Art – References

Hopewell Train Station Art and Artists

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Do you recognize these images and artists? The historic Hopewell and Pennington train stations are iconic symbols of our communities that have inspired the creativity of numerous artists, as shown in the variety of these images shared by the Hopewell Valley History Project. This Wednesday, December 1 at 7 pm Doug Dixon will present “Hopewell … Continue reading Hopewell Train Station Art and Artists

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