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 look at Four Centuries in a Weekend, Union County historic sites, Edison’s Roselle lighting experiment, and UCHS meeting news.
UCHS Issue 151 covers the 2019 picnic at Hanson House, Roselle Station history, and reflections from Reeves-Reed Arboretum.
Meeting updates, a fall picnic, and reflections on Elizabeth’s historic churches, streets, theaters, and everyday life.
Student awards, Ursino Lake history, and reflections on Elizabeth’s waterfront from the July–August 2019 UCHS Newsletter.
A look at Elizabethtown during the Revolution, UCHS meetings, student awards, and historic images from Elizabeth’s past.
From Edison’s first electric village to the USS Maine memorial, Issue 147 highlights Union County history and Society events.
UCHS Photo Gallery
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.
Singer Manufacturing Program by Dave Rogers
Dave Rogers discusses his time at the Singer Factory in Elizabeth, NJ during the UCHS October 2017 meeting.
Dr. Walter Boright Presentation
Dr. Walter Boright speaks on Robert Zarinsky at the 2022 UCHS event, joined by Joanne Rajoppi, Mark Wills, and Gerald Marko.
2019 Annual Picnic
The 2019 Annual Picnic at Nomahegan Park brought UCHS members together for food, stories, and community.
UCHS Student Awards 2015
Michael Glaser and Elise Morano were honored at the 2015 UCHS Student Awards for their outstanding academic achievement.
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.