Old School Baptist Church – Hopewell Valley History Project

Hopewell’s Historic Old School Baptist Meetinghouse

31st October 202631st October 2026 by ddixon

Hopewell Borough is blessed to have the historic Old School Baptist Meetinghouse, including the incredibly well-preserved church and associated cemetery with memorials back before the Revolutionary War. The Meetinghouse was recently recognized by being listed in the National Register of Historic Places The current building at 46 West Broad Street was built in 1822, replacing … Continue reading Hopewell’s Historic Old School Baptist Meetinghouse

July 2026 Update – Hopewell Borough in the Revolutionary War

31st July 20261st August 2026 by ddixon

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

The Faces of John Hart

19th July 202619th July 2026 by ddixon

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

Hopewell Borough Sites in the Revolutionary War

3rd July 20269th July 2026 by ddixon

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

New Old Views: Hart Monument, Ralston Castle, National Bank

5th July 20255th July 2025 by ddixon

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