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
From Fort McHenry to Springfield’s “Give ’em Watts” moment, Issue 120 blends national history with Union County memories and landmarks.
Annual Luncheon with Dr. Maxine Lurie, student awards, and updates from Hanson House and the Cranford Historical Society.
Holiday memories, winter sports, ghost stories, and the era of the Model T come together in this nostalgic Union County newsletter.
WWI centennial reflections, Hanson House snow issues, a dinner meeting, Bicentennial memorabilia, and the move of the Hetfield House.
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From Washington’s precedents to Ursino Lake’s lost “reservoir,” Issue 129 blends UCHS updates with Union County stories.
Updates include the Annual Luncheon, Oral History Program, student awards, and a reflection on early film and radio history.
UCHS Photo Gallery
Elizabeth Resolutes 1866 Baseball Presentation
Paul Salomone brings the story of the 1866 Elizabeth Resolutes to life in this historical baseball presentation at UCHS.
UCHS 2020 October Meeting at Liberty Hall
Outdoor October 2020 meeting at Liberty Hall with guest speaker Hanna Gaston sharing the story of ghost Hannah Caldwell.
William “Bill” Frolich Jr. Way Dedication
Photos from the 2021 street dedication ceremony honoring historian William “Bill” Frolich Jr.
UCHS Student Awards 2016
Celebrating student excellence in 2016 with awards presented by UCHS and local officials.
UCHS Student Awards 2018
Four exceptional students honored at the 2018 Union County Historical Society Awards. See the recipients from Issue #143.
UCHS 2023 Annual Luncheon
Photos from the 2023 UCHS Annual Luncheon with Dr. Maxine Lurie, Joanne Rajoppi, and Charles Shallcross.
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.