Pennington Borough – Hopewell Valley History Project

Hopewell and Pennington Historic Blankets and Flags

15th August 202616th August 2026 by ddixon

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

June 2026 Update – Pennington Quality Market

30th June 202612th July 2026 by ddixon

The June 2026 updates to the History Project focused on the Pennington Quality Market. (See Site Updates for more.) We are collecting and preserving historic artifacts of the PQM, including photos, press clippings, advertisements, and other materials. Please contact us if you can have more information and materials to share for a more detailed account … Continue reading June 2026 Update – Pennington Quality Market

Pennington Quality Market Photo Collection

23rd June 2026 by ddixon

Following up on the previous post on the history of the Pennington Quality Market, we have posted over 180 images illustrating the history and development of the PQM from 1930 to 2026. These cover the beginnings as the Weart’s Store on North Main Street in 1930, the transition to the McVeigh brothers in 1934 with … Continue reading Pennington Quality Market Photo Collection

Goodbye to the Pennington Quality Market

13th June 202623rd June 2026 by ddixon

After serving the Pennington community for 66 years at its Route 31 location, the Pennington Quality Market ended its run on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to reopen the following Monday as McCaffrey’s Food Markets. The Rothwell family had owned and operated the PQM since 1981, and now the second generation of the family will have … Continue reading Goodbye to the Pennington Quality Market

May 2026 Update – Pennington Honor Rolls / Memorial Day Observances

31st May 202612th July 2026 by ddixon

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

Hopewell Memorial Day 2026 – Parades and Veterans Observances

18th May 202619th May 2026 by ddixon

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

Where are the Pennington Honor Rolls?

2nd May 2026 by ddixon

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?

Where are the Hopewell Valley WW II Honor Rolls?

19th April 202619th April 2026 by ddixon

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?

1914 Hopewell Area Farms & Businesses

21st March 20264th April 2026 by ddixon

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

Hopewell History Project – 2025 Highlights

4th January 202613th February 2026 by ddixon

by Douglas Dixon This document reports end of year highlights from the 2026 additions to the History Project site, with links to more information, plus associated documents, maps, photos, and videos. Thanks to assistance from many families and other contributors, major research projects this year included the Ferrante Dress Factory, 4 Mercer Street (Franco’s Pizza … Continue reading Hopewell History Project – 2025 Highlights