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 Photo Gallery
UCHS Annual Luncheon 2014
UCHS honored Lester Sargent during its 2014 Annual Luncheon, celebrating community service and Union County’s living history.
UCHS Student Awards 2017
Four students recognized by UCHS in 2017 for excellence in academics and history.
UCHS 2023 Annual Luncheon
Photos from the 2023 UCHS Annual Luncheon with Dr. Maxine Lurie, Joanne Rajoppi, and Charles Shallcross.
UCHS 2018 Annual Luncheon
Photos from the 2018 UCHS Annual Luncheon held at the Garden Restaurant, featuring speaker Jonathan Lurie.
2018 Indoor Picnic – UCHS Community Gathering
UCHS 2018 Indoor Picnic brought members together at Hanson House for food, fun, and community—documented in Issue #145.
UCHS Student Awards 2015
Michael Glaser and Elise Morano were honored at the 2015 UCHS Student Awards for their outstanding academic achievement.
Our Board of Directors
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