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
UCHS marks 146 years with an anniversary dinner, explores Lincoln assassination history, and honors longtime member Dick Koles.
From Fort McHenry to Springfield’s “Give ’em Watts” moment, Issue 120 blends national history with Union County memories and landmarks.
A look at Four Centuries in a Weekend, Union County historic sites, Edison’s Roselle lighting experiment, and UCHS meeting news.
From Edison’s first electric village to the USS Maine memorial, Issue 147 highlights Union County history and Society events.
Singer factory history, a Hanson House picnic recap, and a wild 1960 Whalemobile memory from Roselle Park.
Issue 130 covers the anniversary dinner, a deep dive into Union County bandits, Washington-era leadership lessons, and Elizabeth’s 1938 “Own Your Home” house.
UCHS Photo Gallery
William “Bill” Frolich Jr. Way Dedication
Photos from the 2021 street dedication ceremony honoring historian William “Bill” Frolich Jr.
Elizabeth’s Hospitals: History Presentation by John Mazurkiewicz
Mr. John Mazurkiewicz shares a visual history of Elizabeth’s hospitals in a detailed presentation for UCHS members and guests.
Holiday Party 2022 – The Cover Girls
The Cover Girls performed holiday and patriotic songs at UCHS’s 2022 holiday party.
History Lives at the Elizabeth Public Library – UCHS Presentation
Aimee Fernandez-Puente’s 2019 presentation explored rare archives and preservation efforts at the Elizabeth Public Library.
UCHS Student Awards 2022
Photo from the 2022 UCHS Student Awards honoring seniors from Rahway, Union County Magnet, and Mother Seton.
Singer Manufacturing Program by Dave Rogers
Dave Rogers discusses his time at the Singer Factory in Elizabeth, NJ during the UCHS October 2017 meeting.
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.