Hopewell Valley History Project
Preserving Our History
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
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
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?
This archive of twenty early Mercer County area farming and school photos comes from the 1914 Farm & Business Directory of Mercer and Middlesex Counties (see previous post). These wonderfully evocative photos include scenes of local schools and school children, and farm scenes with different animals and crops, ranging from horse-drawn plows to more “modern” … Continue reading 1914 Mercer County Farm and School Photos
The March 2026 updates to the History Project included historical cisterns found at the Hopewell Inn, and an amazing 1914 Hopewell Area Farms & Businesses Directory. (See Site Updates for more.) Historical Cisterns Found at the Hopewell Inn In November 2025, the construction work on the exterior of the new Hopewell Inn building was nearly … Continue reading March 2026 Update – Hopewell Inn Cisterns & 1914 Farms & Businesses Directory
4/3/26 – Add 1913 & 1927 Maps – 4/1/26 – Add Mercer County farming photos We have another amazing reference source that gives us a view into the lives of people in the Hopewell Valley in 1914, through data on farming and from lists of the people and the businesses of the time. The contrast … Continue reading 1914 Hopewell Area Farms & Businesses
