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PNJ Newsletters & Press Releases
Preservation New Jersey and Preservation Partners Coordinated Meetings with 8 of New Jersey’s 12 Congressional members in Washington - Recap
On November 9, 2023, Preservation New Jersey, NJ Historic Trust and other historic preservation partners, took time to meet and advocate...
Kelly C. Ruffel
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Nearly 40 Volunteers with Preservation New Jersey, Clean Up Taylor's Mill in Readington Township
Taylor's Mill, located in Readington Township was nominated to Preservation New Jersey’s 10 Most Endangered Historic Sites list for 2023....
Kelly C. Ruffel
Jan 23, 20242 min read
Recap Historic Preservation Awards 2023
On November 30, 2023, with a sold-out event of 125 guests, Preservation New Jersey (‘PNJ’) hosted its 2023 New Jersey Historic...
Kelly C. Ruffel
Jan 23, 20245 min read
Clinton Presbyterian Church: Continues to Rise
When you meander along the south branch of the Raritan River, you stumble upon the charming town of Clinton, NJ. Incorporated in 1865,...
Tina Honthy
Jan 23, 20244 min read
Revitalizing Heritage: First Presbyterian Church of Trenton's Journey to the Steeple Center for Arts and Culture
In a significant leap towards preserving history and promoting cultural vibrancy, the First Presbyterian Church of Trenton is poised for...
Holly Boyer
Jan 23, 20244 min read
Preservation After Deconsecration
Of the over 200 ecclesiastical structures on the National and State Register of Historic Places in New Jersey, about two dozen have...
Greg Fitzgerald
Jan 23, 20244 min read
PRESERVATION NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES 2023 NEW JERSEYHISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
TRENTON, NJ – Preservation New Jersey (‘PNJ’), a statewide member-supported non-profit historic preservation organization founded in...
Kelly C. Ruffel
Nov 22, 20232 min read
What to do on a rainy Saturday? Go on a history tour with PNJ!
As tropical storm Ophelia bore down on the New Jersey, supporters of Preservation New Jersey were warmly welcomed into the extraordinary...
William "Billy" Neumann
Oct 3, 20232 min read
The Fight for Archeology at the Thomas Mundy Peterson Home Site
On the morning of March 31, 1870, Thomas Mundy Peterson was working in the stables behind the Perth Amboy home of J. L. Kearny. His...
Gordon Bond
Oct 3, 20234 min read
The Past Revealed at the Dr. Still Office
For nearly a century, the former office of Dr. James Still, sat hidden under the guise of a modest residence on the outskirts of the Pine...
Holly Boyer
Oct 3, 20234 min read
The Public’s Interest in History Goes Beneath the Surface
When it comes to historic landmarks, most people picture buildings: a grand mansion, an old farmhouse, or perhaps a commercial structure...
Maria Boyes
Oct 2, 20233 min read
Tour historic Somerville with PNJ on Sunday June 11th!
Join us for a FREE Historical Walking tour and Networking Reception By Rikki Massand On Sunday June 11th at 2pm you are invited to join...
Rikki Massand
Jun 7, 20237 min read
Save the Date for Preservation NJ’s Annual Meeting on Saturday July 15, 2023
Experience HISTORIC FREEHOLD BOROUGH, MONMOUTH COUNTY By Downtown Freehold’s Jeff Friedman and PNJ board member Rikki Massand There are...
Rikki Massand
Jun 7, 20233 min read
PNJ looks forward to welcoming you to the 2023 NJ History & Historic Preservation Conference
Preservation New Jersey is once again proud to be a “Neoclassical” sponsor of the entire NJ History and Historic Preservation Conference...
William "Billy" Neumann
Jun 7, 20233 min read
Meet Our Board Members: Holly Boyer
PNJ offers its heartiest congratulations to one of our Board of Directors, Holly Boyer, who recently became the new Historical Architect...
Melissa Ziobro
Jun 7, 20233 min read
Gethsemane Cemetery: A Historic African American Burial Site in Little Ferry, NJ
Gethsemane Cemetery might simply be described as the final resting place for the remains of 500 African Americans. But, as with many...
William "Billy" Neumann
Jun 13, 20214 min read
Plainfield’s Historic Preservation Commission
Spearheaded by a group of residents 40 years ago, Plainfield’s City Council enacted its first ordinance established to guide the City’s...
Maria Boyes
Apr 6, 20204 min read
Volunteer Spotlight – Janet Foster
Catching up with Preservation NJ member Janet W. Foster is akin to trying to bottle up a hurricane. As one of New Jersey’s most prominent...
William "Billy" Neumann
Apr 4, 20203 min read
Exploring the History of Your Historic Home
In 1970 a home was purchased on a one-acre lot in Matawan, Monmouth County. The undated English Colonial Revival style cross-hipped house...
Lorraine Arnold, M.A.
Apr 2, 20205 min read
Preservation New Jersey Appoints New Executive Director Brings Extensive Experience in Economic Development and Tourism
Trenton, NJ – The Board of Directors of Preservation New Jersey is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Manz as the...
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Mar 16, 20202 min read
Documentary Highlights Grassroots Efforts to Save Historic Resources
Over 100 historic preservation supporters gathered at Newark Symphony Hall on March 4th to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of...
Courtney Mercer
Mar 5, 20203 min read
It’s Time to Invest in NJ’s Past
The OpEd was originally published by NJ Spotlight. New Jersey’s past is its future — and preserving historic sites from our past is the...
Courtney Mercer
Feb 24, 20205 min read
Historic Tax Credits – NJ Update
“The National Trust for Historic Preservation envisions a future where leaders who make decisions impacting our built environment...
Michael Hanrahan
Feb 1, 20202 min read
Newsletter Archive
Preservation New Jersey has sent out regular newsletters to keep you updated on the latest news and events on historic preservation in the state. You can find a listing of our previous newsletters on our website below.
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