Piscataway Historical and Heritage Society

10/14/2026

We had a great turnout at our Monthly Meeting with 15 in attendance including 3 on Zoom. Thanks to all that attended.
Dan Surman

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10/12/2026

10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE PERRINE FAMILY!

Every family has a story. Some helped shape an entire community.

Join the Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society as we uncover the fascinating history of the Perrine family, one of Piscataway’s 25 founding families.

What secrets, stories, and surprises have been waiting centuries to be discovered?

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 John F. Kennedy Library, Piscataway, NJ

💻 Can’t attend in person? Join us on Zoom! Email [email protected] to request the link.

History belongs to all of us. Come discover yours!

Dan Surman, President
Normande Browning, Vice President
Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society

10/12/2026

🏛️ PISCATAWAY'S HISTORY HAS STORIES STILL WAITING TO BE TOLD!

What do you really know about the families who helped shape Piscataway?

Join us Tuesday, October 13th, at 7:00 PM for the next meeting of the Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society!

📍 JFK Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway
💻 Attend in person or via Zoom!

📜 Here's a sneak peek at what's coming:

🔎 The Perrine Family — Discover fascinating stories and lesser-known connections to one of Piscataway's 25 founding families.

🏛️ Founders Day Returns! — Hear about our plans for the December 18th celebration honoring Piscataway's rich heritage.

🌟 Looking Ahead to 2027 — We're planning exciting new programs, community activities and opportunities for residents to get involved!

🎤 Your Voice Matters! — Have a story, memory or idea about Piscataway? We'd love to hear it.

History belongs to all of us. And its next chapter is ours to write.

📩 Want to join us on Zoom? Email [email protected] to request the link. It will be sent a few hours before the meeting.

Dan Surman, President
Normande Browning, Vice President
Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society

👇 QUESTION FOR OUR COMMUNITY:
If you could uncover one forgotten story about Piscataway's past, what would you want to know?

We hope to see you Tuesday evening!

10/07/2026

New technology. Rising prices. Headlines that never let up.

It feels like no generation has ever faced this much change at once. But history says otherwise.

The weavers who watched machines take over their trade. The farmers who saw tractors replace the horse and plow. They all faced their own version of "what now?" and got through it.

So every week I'm sharing one real moment from history and what it can teach us about today.

Real history. Today's reality. A brighter tomorrow.

First story drops this Sunday. Hit follow so you don't miss it.

— Dan Surman

10/06/2026

🏛️ YOU’VE SEEN THE NAME PERRINE IN PISCATAWAY… BUT DO YOU KNOW THE STORY BEHIND IT?

A road. A park. A familiar local name.

But behind that name is a story stretching back more than 350 years—a story of immigration, settlement, war, family and the building of New Jersey.

A French Huguenot immigrant.
Early New Jersey landowners.
Family members who served during the American Revolution.
A connection to the Battle of Monmouth.

So who were the Perrines—and how did their name become part of the landscape we know today?

Join the Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society as we uncover:

🔎 10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Perrine Family

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 JFK Library
500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway

💻 Can’t attend in person? Join us on Zoom.
Email [email protected] for the link. It will be sent a few hours before the meeting.

History is all around us. Sometimes, all we have to do is stop and ask why a name is there.

Dan Surman, President
Normande Browning, Vice President
Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society

10/06/2026

📸 What does Piscataway remember? Maybe YOU hold a piece of its story!

A favorite store. A childhood neighborhood. Your first days in town. The moment Piscataway felt like home.

Whether you grew up here or arrived from another town, state or country, your journey belongs in our community’s story.

Join us for “What Does Piscataway Remember? Our Stories, Our Journeys, Our Community”—an interactive gathering where our seniors become the storytellers.

📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
📍 Piscataway Senior Center
⏰ Time and additional details coming soon.

Bring a photograph, newspaper clipping or keepsake—or simply bring your memories!

RSVP by October 23, 2026:
📧 [email protected]
📞 848-216-9547

Can’t make it on October 26? Your story still matters! Contact us to join our interest list for a future session. You’re also welcome to email a memory you’d like to share.

👇 What’s one place or memory from Piscataway you’ll never forget? Tell us in the comments, and share this invitation with someone who has a story to tell!

Dan Surman
President, Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society

10/05/2026

Piscataway has stories—and yours is one of them! 📸
Remember a favorite store, neighborhood tradition or your first days in town? Whether you grew up here or arrived from another town, state or country, your journey is part of our community’s history.
Join us for “What Does Piscataway Remember? Our Stories, Our Journeys, Our Community.”
📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
📍 Piscataway Senior Center
⏰ Time coming soon.
Please RSVP by October 23, 2026:
📧 [email protected]
📞 848-216-9547
Bring a photograph, newspaper clipping or keepsake—or simply bring your story!
What’s one Piscataway memory you’d love to share? Tell us in the comments! 👇
Please RSVP by email or phone; comments do not count as registration.
Dan Surman
President, Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society

10/05/2026

🏛️ PISCATAWAY’S HISTORY CONTINUES… AND YOU’RE INVITED.

The Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society returns for our October Meeting, and this time you can join us in person or from home via Zoom.

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 JFK Library
500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway
💻 JOIN US ON ZOOM

Want to attend virtually? Email [email protected] to request the Zoom link. The link will be emailed to you a few hours before the meeting begins.

And mark your calendar for our next community fundraiser!
🥖 PANERA BREAD FUNDRAISER
📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Panera Bread, Centennial Avenue, Piscataway

Come learn about the people, families and stories that shaped Piscataway — and help us preserve those stories for the generations still to come.

History isn't simply something behind us. It's the story we carry forward.

Dan Surman
President

Normande Browning
Vice President

Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society

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09/28/2026

What did we learn from Piscataway’s Runyon Family?

At our October meeting, we’ll recap the September 8 presentation and continue uncovering the stories of Piscataway’s founding families.

📅 Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 PM
📍 JFK Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway
💻 Zoom participation available

Come discover the people and families who helped shape our community.

Questions/ RSVP to this meeting: [email protected] or call/text 8482169547

Dan Surman, President
Normande Browning, Vice President

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09/25/2026

🗣️ WHAT DOES DEMOCRACY MEAN FOR YOU?

We’re opening our October meeting with a respectful, nonpartisan community conversation—and we want to hear from you.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 JFK Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway
💻 Zoom participation available

Save the date and invite someone to join you! Email [email protected] to request the Zoom link.

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