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
We are lucky in the Hopewell Valley to have a good selection of postcards that show historical scenes around the area. Here are three examples of newly-discovered postcards that provide even better views into some of these scenes. Many of our local historical postcards were sold through the town drug stores, including cards identified as … Continue reading New Old Views: Hart Monument, Ralston Castle, National Bank
