Help Us Plan The Future of History in Hopewell Valley!

Hopewell Valley — October 5, 2018 — The Hopewell Museum and Hopewell Valley Historical Society invite the community to help plan the “future of history” in Hopewell Valley. This outreach effort stems from a partnership between the two organizations to better coordinate our activities and more effectively serve the interests and enthusiasms of our community members.

Anyone interested in local history, genealogy, and culture is invited to participate in 1 of 3 open forums to be held throughout Hopewell Valley to share their ideas on how our area’s history can be more  accessible and dynamic. The forums are open to the public and will be professionally facilitated. Each will last about 90 minutes. Light refreshments will be served.

Pre-registration is not required but will be help us with logistical planning. Please let us know which forum you will attend at:

https://thehopewellmuseum.org/community-forum/

The first forum will be held on Wednesday, October 10, at 7:00 PM, in Pennington at the United Methodist Church in Morrell Hall located at 60 South Main Street, Pennington, N.J.

The second forum will be held Thursday, October 25, at 7:00 PM, in Titusville at the Union Fire House located at 1396 River Road, Titusville, N.J.

The third forum will be held Saturday, November 3, at 10:00 AM, in Hopewell at the Hopewell Museum, located at 28 East Broad Street, Hopewell, N.J.

Hopewell Valley Historical Society and The Hopewell Museum look forward to meeting with you to: explore possibilities for stimulating programming and exhibitions; expand the scope of our research and the diverse stories we share; envision educational opportunities for audiences of all ages; learn about your interests and areas of expertise; and foster stronger relationships within our community.

Photos: Algernon Ward, USCT 6^th Infantry Regiment reenactor at the Civil War Encampment on the grounds of The Hopewell Museum

Joe Klett, President of The Hopewell Museum addresses the audience at a lecture by Kellee Green Blake, retired Regional Director of The National Archives