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.
In Memoriam
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UCHS Archives
Officer elections, Trinitas history program, Hanson House picnic with Model T cars, a circa 1840 Elizabeth drawing, and a tribute to Lester Sargent.
Civil War exhibit closes, picnic plans begin, Clark family genealogy questions, Revolutionary War history near Galloping Hill Road, and an Oliver & Drake donation.
Student awards, Elizabeth history highlights, Independence Day details, and a look back at Roselle’s Tiernan Building on Chestnut Street.
UCHS marks 146 years with an anniversary dinner, explores Lincoln assassination history, and honors longtime member Dick Koles.
Civil War songs, winter storms, War of 1812 notes, a tribute to Dr. Fridlington, and Roselle’s early outdoor movie screenings.
Issue 122 looks back on UCHS wins, a Peterstown program, holiday traditions, and how wells supplied drinking water before indoor plumbing.
UCHS Photo Gallery
UCHS 2017 Annual Luncheon
Highlights from the 2017 Annual Luncheon, a day of celebration and community at the Union County Historical Society.
UCHS Trading Cards – Union County Across the Centuries
Gallery of UCHS’s “Union County Across the Centuries” trading cards, as seen in Newsletter Issue #176.
UCHS 2024 Award Luncheon – Guest Speakers & Highlights
Highlights from the 2024 UCHS Award Luncheon with featured speakers and members.
2019 Annual Picnic
The 2019 Annual Picnic at Nomahegan Park brought UCHS members together for food, stories, and community.
UCHS 2022 Annual Luncheon
UCHS resumed its Annual Luncheon in April 2022 with guest speaker Dr. Jonathan Lurie.
UCHS Annual Luncheon 2016 & Dr. Boright’s Presentation
Dr. Walter Boright presented on the Union County Bandits during the UCHS 2016 Luncheon, with remarks by Mayor Bollwage.
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.