Union County Historical Society Newsletter – January–February 2024, Issue No. 174

March 3, 2024 — Linda Kenyon as “Eleanor Roosevelt”

The UCHS will host actress Linda Kenyon portraying Eleanor Roosevelt on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Hanson House, Cranford. In recognition of Women’s History Month, President Joanne Rajoppi shares that Eleanor Roosevelt’s life and work continue to inspire our community.

Actress Linda Kenyon portraying Eleanor Roosevelt.
Program highlight: Linda Kenyon as Eleanor Roosevelt (Mar 3, 2024).

President’s Message & 2024 Dates

Best wishes for a healthy and active 2024. Upcoming dates include: Mar 3 (Eleanor Roosevelt), Apr 14 (Spring Luncheon with Dr. Richard Veit), May 19 (Student Scholarship Awards), Aug 18 (Executive Board), Sep 8 (Picnic), Oct 6 (TBA), Dec 8 (Holiday Party). All are welcome.

Membership Renewal

Memberships support preservation and programming. Levels: $15 Regular, $5 Student, $50 Patron, $75 Benefactor, $100 Sponsor. Checks payable to Union County Historical Society; mail to the Treasurer.

Member Recognition

Congratulations to Jonny Rosser on his recognition by the Union Township Historical Society Hall of Fame.

Jonny Rosser honored by the Union Township Historical Society Hall of Fame.
Jonny Rosser honored for outstanding service.

It Happened in Union County

Historic Roselle, first village lit by Thomas Edison from a single source.
Roselle — first village lit by Edison from a single source.
Beebe’s Bathysphere at the Watson–Stillman factory in Roselle.
Beebe’s Bathysphere, built at Roselle’s Watson–Stillman Factory.
Crescent Shipyard in Elizabeth connected to the first U.S. Navy–accepted submarine (USS Holland).
Elizabeth’s Crescent Shipyard and the USS Holland.
Winfield Park wartime housing community for WWII workers in Union County.
Winfield Park — WWII war-workers’ housing that became a permanent community.

FAQs

Who is performing as Eleanor Roosevelt and when?

Actress Linda Kenyon portrays Eleanor Roosevelt at UCHS on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Hanson House, Cranford.

Why is Roselle significant in electrical history?

Roselle was the first village illuminated by Thomas Edison from a single power source, demonstrating town-scale electric lighting.

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