Hopewell Valley History Project
Preserving Our History
Updated 11/24/24 – More on moving the monument You never know what you might find in that old photo album in the attic. So why is this photo interesting? It’s just some kids marching in a parade, with some buildings across the street. OK, so this is an historic 1920s photo, courtesy of Joan Bratsko, … Continue reading The Hopewell American Legion Monument – 1925
Here are four short video clips of local parades and events from the early 1990s, plus photos of the 1990 Pennington Memorial Day parade. The videos include the 1992 Pennington Memorial Day parade, two Titusville Fourth of July parades from 1992 and 1994, and a May Day celebration (with maypole) at Toll Gate Grammar School … Continue reading 1990s Pennington & Titusville Parade Videos
Here a short video of the 1984 Pennington Memorial Day parade, with glimpses through the trees from a front porch on South Main. The day was overcast and drizzly, with raincoats and umbrellas, but families and kids were out on the streets enjoying the show. The video includes the high school band marching and playing, … Continue reading 1984 Pennington Memorial Day Parade Video
With the end of World War II, the people of Hopewell were ready for a return to normalcy, and looking forward to renewing the annual Memorial Day parade with a spirit of both enthusiasm and reverence. Thanks to Richard Anderson, we have three short videos converted from 8mm film clips that show this time, with … Continue reading Hopewell Parade Videos 1946 – 1948
