Hopewell Valley History Project
Preserving Our History
This front page from the Hopewell Herald in May 1942 features four articles that demonstrate the growing impact of World War II rationing regulations on hometown life in in the Hopewell Valley . The first article, “Housewives In School For Sugar,” discusses the implementation of rationing for essential foods, managed through the distribution of ration … Continue reading World War II Rationing in Hopewell
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 August 2026 updates to the History Project included photos of the 2000 Hopewell Borough Memorial Day Parade, Hopewell and Pennington historic blankets, and the Railroad Place Historic Walking Tour. (See Site Updates for more.) Hopewell Borough Y2K Memorial Day Parade Photos This is a collection of Hopewell Borough Y2K Memorial Day Parade Photos, down … Continue reading August 2026 Update
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
These fun blankets and flags from Hopewell and Pennington to the collection, celebrating the streetscapes of our historic towns and important anniversaries of their founding. They are part of a long history or our local towns creating fun and interesting objects to commemorate important anniversaries, including community-designed quilts, plus other items including posters and plates … Continue reading Hopewell and Pennington Historic Blankets and Flags
Here’s a look back at the turn of the century, the infamous Y2K. This is a fun collection of 34 photos of the 2000 Hopewell Borough Memorial Day Parade. These are part of the Kianka collection of Memorial Day photos, kindly donated by Doug Robbins. Joe Kianka was a World War II Navy veteran, and … Continue reading Hopewell Borough Y2K Memorial Day Parade Photos
The July 2026 updates to the History Project focused on Hopewell Borough in the Revolutionary War, including John Hart and the Old School Baptist Meetinghouse. This was part of the Hopewell Borough celebration of this America 250th year. (See Site Updates for more.) Hopewell Borough Sites in the Revolutionary War Hopewell Borough Sites in the … Continue reading July 2026 Update – Hopewell Borough in the Revolutionary War
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
