Hackettstown Historical Society

06/09/2026

We're greatly saddened by the recent passing of one of the Founding Members of our Society. Mr. Prestopine, "Charlie" to those who have known, worked with, or just had the occasion to meet him, was one of the main constant driving forces that helped to "get things done" for his beloved Hackettstown, First Presbyterian Church, and its Historic Burying Ground. We hope you'll take the time to read about his storied life and be inspired to be of service to his beloved community and the history of both Hackettstown, and our Country at large!

Charles “Charlie” Stuart Prestopine, 89, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife, Phyllis, and devoted family and friends.

06/06/2026

82 years ago today, American, Canadian and British Forces took part in the invasion to free Europe of the German Reich under Hi**er. Never forget the sacrifices made on this day by those who came together to sacrifice themselves in order to free others.

05/15/2026

In cooperation with the National Museum of the Marine Corps and the Hackettstown Free Public Library, we invite you to register for a Zoom program Marines in the American Revolution. It will be held online only, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 6:00-7:00pm.

You must register in advance through the HFPL web page link below and will receive a Zoom link via email by the morning of the program. Once you get that link, please try to log on 5-10 minutes before the start of the program.

The United States Marine Corps celebrated its 250th Birthday on Nov. 10, 2025, and its Museum in Northern Virginia has a great array of displays both within the Museum and on the trails on the grounds of the Museum which document the history of the USMC.

Click on the link below and register now, before it's too late!

Join us with the National Museum of the Marine Corps for our virtual tour of “Defending the New Republic” gallery, where we explore the genesis of the Marines and their heroism in the American Revolution. This program will touch on the historic artifacts from 250 year ago and the origin story of...

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers out there!

Here's a history of the holiday honoring Mothers, and also a video that goes into a bit more detail. Feel free to read, or watch, or both:

https://womenshistory.si.edu/blog/history-mothers-day-global-peace-greeting-cards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5so9YN18tU

11 likes, 1 comment. "Why the Inventor of Mother's Day Hated It"

05/05/2026

Don't forget, it's tonight, May 5th, 2026 at 7pm!!!
Please join us, at the American Legion Hall, 494 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown for our last presentation before the Summer Break, in cooperation with the 27th New Jersey Volunteers, Company F.
Our speaker will be Civil War Reenactor and Educator, Jason Dilts, Lt. Col. Union Volunteer Brigade, Regimental Surgeon of the 27th NJ, who joins us once again to talk about the medical staff of the 27th New Jersey Regiment, as an overall study of how Regimental Medical Staff was organized, supplied and trained, as well as their responsibilities while in action.
Everyone is welcome, and the program is free for members, though we now request a voluntary $5 fee for non-members to help cover our speaker honorariums, etc.
There will be free beverages and snacks, and our Officers & Board Members will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you there!

04/21/2026

Please join us at 7pm, May 5th, 2026 at the American Legion Hall, 494 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown for our last presentation before the Summer Break, in cooperation with the 27th New Jersey Volunteers, Company F.

Our speaker will be Civil War Reenactor and Educator, Jason Dilts, Lt. Col. Union Volunteer Brigade, Regimental Surgeon of the 27th NJ, who joins us once again to talk about the medical staff of the 27th New Jersey Regiment, as an overall study of how Regimental Medical Staff was organized, supplied and trained, as well as their responsibilities while in action.

Everyone is welcome, and the program is free for members, though we now request a voluntary $5 fee for non-members to help cover our speaker honorariums, etc.

There will be free beverages and snacks, and our Officers & Board Members will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you there!

04/19/2026

There's only about 8 hours left in our coffee, Tea, and Cocoa fundraiser with Greene's Beans Cafe Enjoy some great tasting beverages while helping support local history! Thanks!

https://gbfundraiser.square.site/

04/12/2026

Only one more week to go in order to help support local history! Buy some tasty coffee, tea, or cocoa and help us bring local history to you, both at our normal meetings/programs and in the museum itself! Thank you for your support!

04/06/2026

To all our friends and supporters. In conjunction with Greene's Beans Cafe we are offering a delicious Coffee, Tea & Hot Cocoa Fundraiser, starting April 6th. You can either order for pickup at the Museum on April 29, May 1, May 3 from 2-4PM. (We may schedule additional times to accommodate those unable to make those pickup times). You can also choose to donate a bag to the HHS in order to be used for door prizes, etc. Thank you all for your support!
Please follow the link below to order and choose "Pickup" or "Donate a bag". You may have to cut and paste if the link isn't operable: