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
A holiday meeting among antique cars, early motoring memories, the Woodruff House in Hillside, and Society updates.
Issue 177 features a Revolutionary War fort talk, the Caldwell Obelisk restoration, and Union County “Across the Centuries” history cards.
Student awards, Elizabeth history highlights, Independence Day details, and a look back at Roselle’s Tiernan Building on Chestnut Street.
Woman Suffrage at Hanson House, student awards, and Ursino Lake memories—Issue 154 of the UCHS Newsletter.
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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.
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UCHS leaders receive the DAR American 250! Commendation and share the 2026 events calendar and December holiday party details.
UCHS Photo Gallery
UCHS Student Awards 2018
Four exceptional students honored at the 2018 Union County Historical Society Awards. See the recipients from Issue #143.
UCHS 2016 Annual Picnic
Grilled food, antique cars, and community highlights from the 2016 UCHS Annual Picnic at Hanson House.
UCHS Student Awards 2022
Photo from the 2022 UCHS Student Awards honoring seniors from Rahway, Union County Magnet, and Mother Seton.
UCHS 2020 October Meeting at Liberty Hall
Outdoor October 2020 meeting at Liberty Hall with guest speaker Hanna Gaston sharing the story of ghost Hannah Caldwell.
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.
Elizabeth Resolutes 1866 Baseball Presentation
Paul Salomone brings the story of the 1866 Elizabeth Resolutes to life in this historical baseball presentation at UCHS.
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.