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
A holiday meeting among antique cars, early motoring memories, the Woodruff House in Hillside, and Society updates.
A rainy-day indoor picnic, election announcements, a holiday meeting preview, and a look at early Ford touring car repairs.
Picnic meeting notice, Roselle church anniversary, Edison lighting history, Boxwood Hall, and reflections on photography and history.
Student awards, upcoming UCHS meetings, and a deep dive into New Jersey’s historic trolley systems in Issue 143.
Annual dinner highlights, Taft program, student awards, Blizzard of 1888 memories, Roselle Park car smash, and vintage baseball insights.
Issue 141 highlights Rajoppi’s DAR award, March & April meetings, Titanic lantern slide story, trading cards, and a 1903 Orient Buckboard.
UCHS Photo Gallery
Admiral Farragut Reenactment at UCHS 2014
Mr. Bruce Tucker brought Admiral Farragut to life in a compelling 2014 UCHS reenactment.
313+ Ancestors Speak Project
Photos from the 313+ Ancestors Speak Monument unveiling in Elizabeth, NJ, as referenced in UCHS Newsletter Issues 172 & 173.
UCHS Student Awards 2015
Michael Glaser and Elise Morano were honored at the 2015 UCHS Student Awards for their outstanding academic achievement.
UCHS 2024 Award Luncheon – Guest Speakers & Highlights
Highlights from the 2024 UCHS Award Luncheon with featured speakers and members.
History Lives at the Elizabeth Public Library – UCHS Presentation
Aimee Fernandez-Puente’s 2019 presentation explored rare archives and preservation efforts at the Elizabeth Public Library.
Joe Renna Presents The Peterstown Book
Joe Renna shared The Peterstown Book—a century of Italian-American history in Elizabeth—at a 2014 UCHS event.
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.