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
UCHS leaders receive the DAR American 250! Commendation and share the 2026 events calendar and December holiday party details.
From Hillside’s Woodruff House to a 1910 Elizabeth trolley scene, Issue 119 highlights local life, artifacts, and community history in Union County.
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From Fort McHenry to Springfield’s “Give ’em Watts” moment, Issue 120 blends national history with Union County memories and landmarks.
A collection of “Did You Know?” moments from Union County history, exploring Elizabeth’s waterfront, transit, industry, and everyday memories.
Indoor annual picnic, Dr. Wanda Lundy’s 313+ Ancestors Speak lecture, and William Frolich’s “A Visit from Abraham Clark.”
A holiday meeting among antique cars, early motoring memories, the Woodruff House in Hillside, and Society updates.
UCHS Photo Gallery
UCHS Annual Picnic 2014
Members enjoyed food, vintage cars, and trivia at the 2014 UCHS Annual Picnic held at Hanson House.
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.
Elizabeth’s Hospitals: History Presentation by John Mazurkiewicz
Mr. John Mazurkiewicz shares a visual history of Elizabeth’s hospitals in a detailed presentation for UCHS members and guests.
UCHS Student Awards 2024
Celebrating Union County’s 2024 Student Scholarship Award recipients at Hanson House, Cranford.
Marybeth Lapham – Snyder Academy Update (2016)
Marybeth Lapham shares progress on Snyder Academy at First Presbyterian Church, as featured in UCHS Newsletter Issue #130.
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.