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LHS is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the history of Lawrence Township http://www.thelhs.org

Lawrence Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the history of Lawrence Township, N.J.

11/02/2026

While the house itself is looking great, thanks to the generous grant from Canal Society of NJ, the grounds around the Port Mercer Canal House could use a bit of TLC. To the end, the Society is hosting a Fall cleaning this Saturday, November 7th, from 10-12.

Interested in joining the Port Mercer crew and helping with leaf raking and other light yardwork? If so, please click here:

https://signup.com/go/MikcRHx

10/31/2026

The Society recently hosted the 21st annual Mary Tanner Lecture at Lawrence High School.

Roger S. Williams, from Ten Crucial Days (https://tencrucialdays.org), delivered an informative talk on the role of Jersey women during the American Revolution. Also on hand were representatives from the Princeton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (https://www.njdar.org/princeton-chapter-nsdar.html)

10/31/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Nate Kunkel to the Society's board. Nate will be serving as the Society's Director of Social Media.

Nate has been a member of the Society for several years and was one of the founders of the Society's Junior Historians club.

For more information, please click here:
https://www.thelhs.org/news

10/29/2026

Representatives of the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park and Canal Society of NJ visited Port Mercer today to inspect the ongoing repairs to the bridge tender's house. CSNJ is fully funding repairs, which are expected to cost upwards of $35,000. The second stage of repair work -- to the front porch and roof -- should begin early next month.

Many, many thanks to CSNJ for their generous support!

10/28/2026

Gift Shop Spotlight:
“A People Harassed and Exhausted”

Why we love it:
Wonderful history of the First Hunterdon Militia Regiment of New Jersey – which included men from Lawrence Township. Only $25.

Available now at the Lawrence Historical Society Gift Shop:
https://lawrence-historical-society-107140.square.site/product/a-people-harassed-and-exhausted/10?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=TYGHOJQ43NOJSKOBKOTXSSD3

Stop by and support local history—every purchase helps preserve Lawrence’s past!

10/28/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Robert B. Immordino Award!

Do you know an individual or organization that has made Lawrence Township a better place to live? This is an opportunity to honor those who continue Robert Immordino's legacy of civic impact and local historic preservation.

Deadline: November 28, 2026

More info and nomination form at: tinyurl.com/immordinoLHS

10/21/2026

The Joseph Pierson house is a well-preserved home sited on Cold Soil Road. It consists of four sections, with the earliest dating from 1720 and containing 30-inch-thick walls. The primary portion was built in 1780, with the two additional sections built around 1860. It remained in the Pierson family until the 1940s.

Legend has it that a Hessian soldier was shot and killed when Colonists discovered him in one of the home’s closets. It is also rumored to have been a station along the Underground Railroad.

10/14/2026

Hannah Caldwell was the wife of Reverend James Caldwell, minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, and a martyr for the Revolution who died in 1780 during the Battles of Springfield and Connecticut Farms.

Interested in learning more about Caldwell’s life and tragic death? Consider attending the Society’s talk on “Jersey Women During the Revolution”.

There’s still time to register for this FREE event. If you’re interested, click here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001281519899?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Lawrenceville, NJ
08648

Telephone

+16094622730

Website

http://www.thelhs.org/

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