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
Issue 177 features a Revolutionary War fort talk, the Caldwell Obelisk restoration, and Union County “Across the Centuries” history cards.
Student award presentations, a Liberty Hall LNJHS meeting, and the story of Roselle Borough Hall’s early movie screenings.
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UCHS leaders receive the DAR American 250! Commendation and share the 2026 events calendar and December holiday party details.
Explore the Caldwells’ legacy, Union County Women’s History, and local memories from Bill Frolich in this Jan–Feb 2022 UCHS Newsletter.
Speaker Rick Geffken headlines Oct. 5 at Hanson House; UCHS honors scholarship students and shares highlights from the annual picnic.
Luncheon highlights, Caldwell obelisk grant, Singer Manufacturing history, and member memorials in Union County.
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 Annual Luncheon 2015 & Plaque Dedication
2015 UCHS Luncheon featured a plaque dedication for Sheriff Froehlich and honored Union County’s civic and historical leadership.
UCHS Annual Luncheon 2014
UCHS honored Lester Sargent during its 2014 Annual Luncheon, celebrating community service and Union County’s living history.
Holiday Program – 2019
Holiday Program 2019 with special guests including Mayor Giblin, Joanne Rajoppi, and historian Walter Boright.
Admiral Farragut Reenactment at UCHS 2014
Mr. Bruce Tucker brought Admiral Farragut to life in a compelling 2014 UCHS reenactment.
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.