Preserving Local history
The Union County Historical Society of New Jersey was incorporated by an Act of the 93rd Legislature of the State of New Jersey on April 1, 1869. The objective of this Society is the collection and preservation of all matter of historical relics, books, records, documents, and manuscripts, to stimulate and encourage historical research and the study of history pertaining to the territory originally embraced by Elizabethtown and the present Union County.
The Society exists through the help and generosity of its members. Membership is comprised of citizens who have a common interest in preserving the past. There is no paid staff. The Executive Board and Members perform all Society functions.
UCHS Archives
Annual Luncheon with Dr. Maxine Lurie, student awards, and updates from Hanson House and the Cranford Historical Society.
Updates include the Annual Luncheon, Oral History Program, student awards, and a reflection on early film and radio history.
Nov–Dec 2022 UCHS newsletter featuring Dr. Boright’s true crime program, newly elected officers, and festive holiday reflections.
Luncheon highlights, Caldwell obelisk grant, Singer Manufacturing history, and member memorials in Union County.
Updates on the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project, cemetery restoration, Veterans Day history, and upcoming UCHS holiday events.
Highlights from Union County’s March–April 2023 issue featuring Dr. Lurie, Dr. Rotunda, and the Marconi Wireless Building.
UCHS Photo Gallery
Union County Medal of Honor Monument Dedication (2013)
Union County dedicated a granite monument at the courthouse in Elizabeth to honor ten Medal of Honor recipients on October 23, 2013.
UCHS Student Awards 2015
Michael Glaser and Elise Morano were honored at the 2015 UCHS Student Awards for their outstanding academic achievement.
UCHS 2024 Award Luncheon – Guest Speakers & Highlights
Highlights from the 2024 UCHS Award Luncheon with featured speakers and members.
UCHS Student Awards 2023
Photo of the 2023 UCHS Student Award recipients honored for academic and civic excellence.
UCHS Student Awards 2024
Celebrating Union County’s 2024 Student Scholarship Award recipients at Hanson House, Cranford.
UCHS 2015 Annual Picnic
Classic cookout and antique Model T Fords made the 2015 UCHS Annual Picnic a memorable event at the Hanson House.
Our longtime friend and Society Treasurer, Bill Frolich, sadly passed away on September 30th 2021. He was 101 years old, a 45-year member of UCHS, and the writer/editor of our Newsletter. Bill and his extraordinary knowledge of Union County history will be greatly missed.