Hopewell Valley Historical Society

09/06/2026

Next week is Hopewell Valley Heritage Week!!! And there are tons of things to choose from. From walking tours, to crafts, to lectures, to a fiddle concert, there are so many fun ways to learn about Hopewell Valley History.

Historic Railroad Place Walking Tour - 1876-2026 led by Doug Dixon at 11am and 2pm in Hopewell Borough. There is no cost, but places are limited, so registration is required For more information and to register, Click Here. 

09/06/2026

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08/02/2026

https://www.hopewellvalleyhistory.org/post/rev-nj-brings-tavern-talks-to-needle-creek-brewery-on-titus-mill-road

07/31/2026

Register at: https://www.hopewellvalleyhistory.org/post/fun-for-kids-adults-the-geology-of-hopewell-fossils-rivers-rocks

07/15/2026

Tonight: Don't miss Dr. Lindsay Swindall speaking about the Experiences of African American people during the Revolutionary War. Available in person or zoom but this will not be recorded so register now!

Wednesday, July 15 ~ 6:30 - 8:30 pmat the Hopewell Presbyterian Church or on Zoom

06/26/2026

There is a lot going on in Hopewell Valley for the nation's 250th! Check out our website - hopewellvalleyhistory.org. Then click on "Click Here for Hopewell Valley 250th Events".

Coming on July 8 is an especially good one - the story of how a Scot in the British army ended up a New Jersey pastor. And how does the world of British military bands figure into it all? Register to day to find out!

https://www.hopewellvalleyhistory.org/post/james-ewing-from-the-black-watch-to-a-nj-pulpit-music-war-reinvention

06/04/2026

Discover Hopewell Valley’s surprising role in the early days of baseball — and the story of Wellington Titus. Join us June 17 at 7pm at Hopewell Presbyterian Church or tune in on Zoom. Read more and register: https://wix.to/VzqIB4X

Learn about Wellington Titus and the Hopewell Valley's contribution to baseball! June 17 ~ 7pmat the Hopewell Presbyterian Church or on Zoom

05/24/2026

Only One Week until our big birthday bash!

Our 50th anniversary party is next Sunday, May 31st - food, birthday cake, cash bar, trivia contest, Key note speaker Larry Kidder, music by Con Brio, and OUR BOOK will be for sale!

Don't miss it, register now!

Join the Hopewell Valley Historical Society as we revel in 50 years of preserving Hopewell History!

04/29/2026

Open Now: Titusville Elementary photograph exhibit. Coming May 6: Don't miss a deep dive into the exhibit and all things HVHS archives - a talk by HVHS archive consultant Katie Chase.

Join us at the Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch to view photos of life at Titusville Elementary in the mid 20th century. Open every day the library is open April 20 - May 29, 2026. For a deep dive, don't miss Katie Chase's talk about the exhibit and the entire HVHS archival collection on May....