UPCOMING EVENTS: 2023!
The Hunterdon County Historical Society has a full slate of programs lined up for 2023. For many of these programs, we are partnering with Hunterdon 300th to celebrate documents and artifacts in our collection. Unless otherwise noted, events will be held at the main branch of the Hunterdon County Library on Route 12 at 2 PM. A $5 donation is requested; funds go toward preserving the nonprofit HCHS’s historical treasures. Free refreshments follow.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2 PM
“Stories of the Milford Hotel Through Its Registry:
(NOTE NEW DATE: previously Nov 5)”
With Milford Historian Rob Castagna. A fascinating look at who visited Milford and their stories, including a visit by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2 PM
“The Life and Times of the Continental Soldier”
With military collector and historian John Dwyer.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7 PM
“The Crime and Execution of the Murderer James ‘Little Jim’ Gould”
Join County Historian Emerita Stephanie Stevens as she details a grisly murder and subsequent trial, hanging and rumors of haunting in 19th-Century Hunterdon County. James “Little Jim” Gould was the last person executed by hanging in the county. The Historic Society owns the murder weapon, which will be on display that evening. This talk will be held in the parlor of the Doric House Museum, 114 Main Street, Flemington. Attendance is limited and reservations will be required.
This event is limited to 20 people. Ticketing opens up on October 1. To register, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2 PM
HCHS’s Annual Fall Meeting and Free Program at the Flemington Presbyterian Church
Join us for “Cemetery Journeys: Understanding Local Cemeteries and Gravestones” with Cheryl Jackson. The church is located at 10 E. Main Street in Flemington. No reservations required. This event is free and open to everyone.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2 PM
“Faces of Hunterdon: Our History Through Portraiture”
Historians from HCHS will bring along their favorite portraits of some of Hunterdon’s most interesting Who’s Who. Reservations recommended by going here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Saturday, DECEMBER 2, 1 PM
(NOTE: NEW DATE AND TIME!)
“Fun Fact Items from the Collections of the Hunterdon County Historical Society”
Historian and Trustee of the Hunterdon County Historical Society John Kuhl explores the curious bits, bobs, plaques, and more that fill the collection of the Society but don’t fill any of our talks neatly. John is a favorite as he brings his humor and wit to all Fun Fact talks!
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2 PM
“Early Medicine and Medical Equipment”
Join Dr. Gary Grover as he explores the interesting and often disturbing medical practices of the 19th and early 20th centuries through the collection of medical artifacts in our archives. Do you know what a scarificator is? Find out in this fascinating talk!
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