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GANDY HOUSE-1815: Historical Preservation Society of Upper Twp, Cape May County, NJ
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What's New 2023
E-mail: uppertwphistory@yahoo.com

Last Posting Date (Site Log Sheet)
15 May 2023 ( Prior version for 2022 - Here)

Upcoming HPSUT Event Dates:
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UT Historical Society May 30th Board Meeting
The May “Hybrid” Board meeting of the HPSUT is in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe and will also available virtually on Zoom.
When: Tuesday, May 30th @ 4 pm
Please register in advance for the Zoom link for this meeting: https://bit.ly/HPSUTBoard30May2023
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- Posted 26 Apr 2023

Gandy Film - See Video Here or Click Above Graphic

Prior Events:

2023 HPSUT History Bus Tour
Two-day trip led by Pary Tell - April 29-30, 2023
The itinerary for this year's trip will focused on the Dutch Heritage of northern New Jersey and include tours of six historic sites.
Itenerary for April 2023 Bus Trip
Registration Form - April 2023 Bus Trip
Click here for more information.
- Posted 25 Feb 2023

Historical Society Board
Meeting for Feb. Postponed til Mar. 7th
This “Hybrid” Board meeting of the HPSUT is in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe and also available virtually on Zoom.
When: Tuesday, Mar. 7th @ 4 pm
Please register in advance for the Zoom link for this meeting: https://bit.ly/UTHistoryBoard28Feb
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- Updated 28 Feb 2023
- Posted 09 Feb 2023

U-Twp Historical Society
January Hybrid Board Meeting
When: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023
Location: This “Hybrid” meeting is in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe and also available virtually on Zoom.
Please register in advance for the Zoom link for this meeting: https://bit.ly/UTHistoryBoard31Jan
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. (If your plans change and you'd like to attend our meeting in- person, no problem. Just drop us an email and we will save you a seat.)
- Posted 02 Jan 2023
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U-Twp Historical Society
December Hybrid Board Meeting
When: Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, 4 pm
Location: This “Hybrid” meeting is in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe and also available virtually on Zoom.
Please register in advance for the Zoom link for this meeting: https://bit.ly/UTHistoryBoard27Dec
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- Posted 17 Dec. 2022
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.What's New_2022 Archived Copy

Annual Christmas Dinner for HPSUT:
HPSUT Christmas Dinner will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 at the Tuckahoe Inn in Beesley's Point. (See sign up form on this page.) RSVPs are requested no later than Monday, Dec. 5th.
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HPSUT Board Meetings:
Nov. 29th 4 pm at the U-Twp. Wellness (Sr.) Center
Dec. 27th 4 pm at the Tuckahoe Train Station.
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UTBA Community Night
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, 6-8 pm - Visit with us at the HPSUT table. See flier on this page. (Click on the graphic and scroll thru the photo pages, from the last four years of Community Night events.)
Also, checkout the UTBA website for details HERE.

Film for Nov. 9th
U-Twp. Historical Society
Nov. 9th - Program Film:
“Went Agunning on the Meadow”
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will meet Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 7 pm, for a program featuring the film “Went Agunning on the Meadow”.
This interesting film created by Jim Talone and J.P. Hand, will be shown which describes early Cape May County duck hunting and decoy carving.
J.P. Hand, always an informative Cape May historian and longtime decoy carver, will be on hand to discuss the film and answer questions.
This in-person meeting will be held at the Upper Township Wellness / Senior Center, 1369 Stagecoach Rd., Ocean View NJ 08230.
Please RSVP for this Nov. 9th meeting on the Society’s Eventbrite page > https://UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com
Registration is helpful, however walk-ins are always welcome.
There is no charge for this program. Note that this is an in-person event and Zoom capability will not be available. ##
- Posted 26 Oct 2022
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U-Twp Historical Society
October Hybrid Board Meeting
When: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, 4 pm
Location: This “Hybrid” meeting is in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe and also available virtually on Zoom.
Please register in advance for the Zoom link for this meeting: https://bit.ly/HPSUT25OctBoard
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- Posted 25 Oct. 2022

NJ Women in WWII
U-Twp. Historical Society
Oct. 11 - NJ Women - World War II
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will meet Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 7 pm, for a program based on the book “New Jersey Women in World War II” by Patricia Chappine.
The meeting will be held at the Upper Township Wellness / Senior Center, 1369 Stagecoach Rd., Ocean View NJ 08230.
This is the 7th in-person meeting for the Society’s 2022 program year.
RSVP for this Oct. 11^th meeting on the Society’s Eventbrite page > https://UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com
There is no charge for this program.
Note: This is an in-person event and Zoom capability will not be available.

U-Twp Historical Society
September Hybrid Board Meeting
When: Tuesday, Oct. 04, 2022, 4 pm (Date Change)
Note: The scheduled Sept. 27^th meeting has been rescheduled to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4^th.)
Location: “Hybrid” meeting in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe and also available virtually on Zoom.
Please register in advance for the Zoom link for this meeting: https://bit.ly/HPSUT04OctBoard
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
## - Posted 25 Sep 2022)
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Cape May Navy - Book
U-Twp Historical Society
Sept. 13 Program - "Cape May Navy"
Members and friends of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will meet in-person Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 7 pm, for a program titled “The Cape May Navy: Delaware Bay Privateers in the American Revolution" presented by J.P. Hand.
The meeting will be held at the Upper Township Wellness / Senior Center, 1369 Stagecoach Rd., Ocean View NJ 08230.
This is the 5th in-person meeting for the Society’s 2022 program year.
Please RSVP with this Sept. 13th meeting on the Society’s Eventbrite page > https://UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com
There is no charge for this program. Note that this is an in-person event and Zoom capability will not be available.
This presentation will be based on the book “The Cape May Navy “ J.P. Hand co-authored with Daniel P. Stites.
## - Posted 27 Aug. 2022

U-Twp Historical Society
Aug. 30th Hybrid Board Meeting
When: Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022, 4 pm
Location: “Hybrid” meeting in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe and also available virtually on Zoom.
Please register in advance for the Zoom link for this meeting: https://bit.ly/HPSUT30AugBdMeeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
## - Posted 29 July 2022)

U-Twp Historical Society
July 26th Hybrid Board Meeting
When: Tuesday July 26, 2022, 4 pm
Location: “Hybrid” meeting in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe and also available virtually on Zoom.
Please register in advance for the Zoom link for this meeting: https://bit.ly/HPSUT26JulyBdMeeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
## (Updated 20 July; Posted 04 July 2022)
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U-Twp Historical Society Hybrid
Board Meeting - June 28th
When: Tuesday June 28, 2022 4 pm
Location: “Hybrid” meeting - on Zoom and in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe.
Please register in advance for the Zoom link for this meeting: >https://bit.ly/HPSUT28JuneBdMeeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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U-Twp. Historical Society
June 14^th Program:
"Mapping Railroads of Cape May"

Members and friends of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will meet Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 7 pm, for on the history of railroad trains in and around the City of Cape May by Paul Mulligan of West Cape May and local train car restoration expert based at the Tuckahoe Junction here in Upper Township.

The meeting will be held at the Upper Township Wellness / Senior Center, 1369 Stagecoach Rd., Ocean View NJ 08230.
This is the fourth in-person meeting for the Society’s 2022 program year.

Please RSVP with the Society’s June 14th Eventbrite page > https://UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com

There is no charge for this program. Please note that this is an in-person event and Zoom capability will not be available.
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U-Twp Historical Society Hybrid
Board Meeting - May 31st
When: Tuesday May 31, 2022 4 pm
Location: “Hybrid” meeting - on Zoom and in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe.
Please register in advance for the Zoom link for this meeting: > https://bit.ly/HPSUT31MayBdMeeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
## (Updated 30 May 2022)

Book - Meerwald and Oysters

U-Twp. Historical Society May 10^th Program
“The AJ Meerwald and NJ Oyster Industry”
Members and friends of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will meet Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 7 pm, for a program on the new book “The AJ Meerwald and NJ Oyster Industry” by co-author Rachel Dolhanczyk. The meeting will be held at the Upper Township Wellness / Senior Center, 1369 Stagecoach Rd., Ocean View NJ 08230.

This is the third in-person meeting for the Society’s 2022 program year.

Please RSVP with the Society’s May 10^th Eventbrite page > https://UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com

There is no charge for this program. Please note that this is an in-person event and Zoom capability will not be available.
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U-Twp Historical Society Board Meeting- April 26th
When: Tuesday April 26, 2022 5:30 pm
Location: “Hybrid” meeting - both on Zoom and in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe
Register in advance for this meeting: >
https://bit.ly/HPSUT26AprBdMeeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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CG Lifeboat
Coast Guard Lifeboat CG-36538

U-Twp. Historical Society April 12th program
on Coast Guard Lifeboat CG-36538 Restoration
   Members and friends of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will meet Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 7 pm, for a special program about the restoration of the Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG-36538.
   The meeting will be held at the Upper Township Wellness / Senior Center, 1369 Stagecoach Rd., Ocean View NJ 08230
   This is the second in-person meeting for the Society’s 2022 program year.
   Please RSVP with the Society’s April 12th Eventbrite page > https://UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com
   There is no charge for this program. Please note that this is an in-person event and Zoom capability will not be available.
Program:
The Cape May Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving the United States Coast Guard and commercial maritime history of the Cape May, NJ area.
Cape May Maritime Museum’s current undertaking is the tedious restoration of the Motor Lifeboat CG-36538 by a dedicated group of skilled volunteers. The goal is to maintain the historical accuracy, design and look of the original motor lifeboat and to also make it seaworthy. The lifeboat is presently located in an indoor facility in the Cape May, NJ area and is open to the public for guided tours by appointment.
History:
   The Motor Lifeboat CG-36538 was constructed in 1952 and remained in service until 1972. This TRS type boat was the last wood-hulled coastal lifeboat developed by the United States Coast Guard and the first to use laminated wood. The CG-36538 served at the Atlantic Beach Station in New York and then at the Ocean City Station in New Jersey. During its tenure at the Great Harbor Inlet Station, from 1966 through 1972, the lifeboat was used primarily for winter rescues as well as winter assistance calls.
   Cape May Maritime Museum volunteers have reported that the boat was found tucked in the corner of a Navy warehouse in Yorktown, VA and is one of only a handful still in existence. Records show it was built at a shipyard in Curtis Bay, MD [Baltimore].
   For additional information about the boat, see the Cape May Maritime Museum > www.cmmaritime.org
   See the HPSUT website for details on future monthly programs. > www.uppertwphistory.org
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U-Twp Historical Society Board Hybrid Meeting for 29 Mar. 2022
When: Tuesday Mar 29, 2022 5:30 pm
Location: “Hybrid” meeting - both on Zoom and in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe
Register in advance for this meeting: > https://bit.ly/HPSUT29MarBdMeeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Annual Kindergarten Trip to Friendship School
Plans are in place for the seven classes of Kindergarteners to visit the HPSUT Friendship School on Thursday, April 28th.
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Upper Twp. Historical Society Annual
Potluck Dinner / Show and Share Mar. 8th
Join with members and friends of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township for our annual covered dish – “Potluck” Dinner on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2022, 6 pm, at the First United Methodist Church, Route 49, Tuckahoe.
   This is the first meeting for the Society’s 2022 program year.
   Please RSVP with the Society’s Eventbrite page > https://UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com
   There is no charge for this dinner / program.
   This Potluck Dinner gathering of Historical Society members and guests is always a popular event for our community.
   The Board of Trustees will provide the meat dishes and we hope that everyone else attending will bring a vegetable, bread, or dessert.
   The popular “show and share” will be held following the dinner.
   Members and guests are welcome to bring in items and tell the stories about their family artifact.
   Your RSVP is requested > https://UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com
   For additional information, please contact Carroll Bailey, 628-2425, carrollbaileyupper@outlook.com
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U-Twp. Historical Society Feb 22nd Bd Meeting
When: Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022 @ 5:30 pm
Location: “Hybrid” meeting - both on Zoom and in-person at the Tuckahoe Train Station, Railroad Ave. and Mill Rd., Tuckahoe
Register: RSVP in advance to receive the Zoom link for this meeting: > https://bit.ly/HPSUT22FebBdMeeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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- Posted 11 Feb 2022
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Website Updates Posted:
- 2022 officers listed and the seven elements of the HPSUT Mission re-confirmed.
- Site "Welcome / Landing Page" updated with new partnership link for Cape History Coalition.

Membership Meetings and 2022 Festival Plans
Check back later for annoucments on plans about this year's Heritage Railroad Festival, Strawberry Festival the AppleFest.

As has been a tradition, there are no membership program sessions held in Jan. or Feb. Program meetings will resume in March 2022.

Your HPSUT Board has remained active with monthly meetings. ##

Visit the HPSUT sites on "The Clio"
Tuckahoe Station https://theclio.com/entry/100868
Gandy Farmstead https://theclio.com/entry/100872
Friendship School https://theclio.com/entry/102308

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Tuckahoe Train Station

$28.99 ($23.99 plus $5.00 shipping and handling)

Information You Can Use
Our Timeline:
2022 marks the 44rd Anniversary of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township.

Membership Dues / Renewals:
Consider renewing/signing up today for the HPSUT 2022 membership year. See the Membership Page for dues levels. Or print our handy application form.

WANTED!
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township is seeking information, interesting stories, old books, letters, post cards, documents, objects and other items relating to the history of our township. Please help to preserve our past for our future generations. Thank You!

Newsletter
Attention all members with email addresses:
Please include your email address when you renew your membership. It is quicker and easier to notify you by email if there is a new event or a change in plans. Also the link for the latest SHOUT newsletter is in color and looks much better on the screen. Thank you.
Ralph Cooper, SHOUT Newsletter Editor.
See online copies on Newsletter Page.
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Share your memories and artifacts:
History - Upper Twp. - Train Stories - Oct 2013
File Photo by R. J. Cooper
Stories of Upper Township, Cape May County
Historical Preservation Society is interested in archiving local memorabilia about our Cape May County community.
For example, see photos of the Railroad Memories program,
held in 2013 - See Facebook photo gallery - here.
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www.UpperTwpHistory.org

Follow Upper Twp. History on Facebook

Follow Upper Twp. History on Twitter

See Priors

What's New Page - 2021

What's New Page - 2020

What's New Page - 2019

What's New Page - 2018

What's New Page - 2017

What's New Page - 2016

What's New Page - 2015

What's New Page - 2014

What's New Page - 2013

What's New Page - 2012

What's New Page - 2011

What's New Page - 2010-2009

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The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township NJ Inc.
P.O. Box 658
Marmora, NJ 08223-0658

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Last Page Posting Date ~~ Monday, May 15, 2023

See 2022 event photos Here > https://bit.ly/2022StrawberryFest

Print & Display Flier (PDF)
Narrative Poster (PDF)
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HPSUT PROGRAMS - Spring 2023

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 7 pm
Saints and Sinners: New Jersey Women in the Civil War

American women participated in the Civil War in many roles, some far outside the usual perception of women of that era. We hear almost nothing about these women in our traditional history classes. In this presentation, learn about New Jersey women and others, the Saints and Sinners, who rallied for abolition, supported the Union cause and assumed non-traditional roles in an effort to keep the Republic together…or not. Presenter Pary Tell, is the Treasurer of the League of the Societies of New Jersey and chairs the Lower Township NJ Historic Preservation Commission as well as the Cape History Coalition.

Join with us! June 13th, 7 pm at the Upper Township Wellness / Senior Center 1369 Stagecoach Rd, Ocean View, NJ

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, 7 pm
Beginning Your Family Research

Casey G. Zahn will teach how to begin family research, and uncover family stories through helpful resources including: census records, newspapers, passenger records, and the hidden treasures you have at home.

Join us! May 9th, 7 pm at the Upper Township Wellness / Senior Center 1369 Stagecoach Rd, Ocean View, NJ

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, 7 pm
McCarty’s Paper Mill: From Bog Iron to Paper in the N.J. Pine Barrens

The author of this intriguing book, Angelo Dellomo, will tell us how Mc Carty’s Paper Mill fills a gap in Pine Barrens ghost town history weaving a story of “McCarty’s village, its paper mill, and the events in the life of the man whose vision became reality.”

Join us! May 9th, 7 pm at the Upper Township Wellness / Senior Center 1369 Stagecoach Rd, Ocean View, NJ

Updated 19 Mar 2023 - Programs listings for Sep. & Oct. added

Prior Programs

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Native American Folkways

John Ryan, Operating Officer of Historic Cold Spring Village, and excellent speaker will speak the customs, traditions, and origin stories of the Lenapi as the original residents of Cape May County.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Camp Wissahickon in Cape May 1917

Dr. R. E. Heinly, retired Director of Cape May MAC and knowledgeable historian, will discuss Camp Wissahickon, the often forgotten World War 1 Naval encampment once at the foot of the Garden State Parkway; and about a Naval Base that was constructed on a Cape May amusement park.

2023 New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference: FUN & FURY
https://www.njpreservationconference.org/
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofnjheritage

Updated 19 Mar 2023
- Posted 09 Feb 2023
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Pot Luck Dinner - File Photo 2022

Potluck Dinner / Show and Share Mar. 14^th

Join with members and friends of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township for our annual covered dish – “Potluck” Dinner on Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023, 6 pm, at the First United Methodist Church, Route 49, Tuckahoe.

This is the first meeting for the Society’s 2023 program year.

Please RSVP with the Society’s Eventbrite page >  https://UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com

There is no charge for this dinner / program.
   This Potluck Dinner gathering of Historical Society members and guests is always a popular event for our community.
   The Board of Trustees will provide the meat dishes and everyone else attending brings a vegetable, bread, or dessert.

The popular “show and share” will be held following the dinner.
Members and guests are welcome to bring in items and tell the stories about their family artifact.

Your RSVP is requested > https://UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com

For additional information, please contact Carroll Bailey, 628-2425, carrollbaileyupper@outlook.com

HPSUT - Railroad Roundtable - Tuckahoe Junction
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) is developing plans for a special interest group focused on railroading in our area.
A monthly "roundtable" format is planned for interested individuals to meet and share stories and railroading information. Occasional program speaker will also be considered.
The initial meetings will be held at HPSUT’s Tuckahoe Train Station.
If you have an interest in railroading and would like to be involved, please sign up on this link. > https://bit.ly/RailroadRoundtableTuckahoe
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- Posted 21 Jan 2023
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Save the date: April 29-30
UT Historical Society Spring 2023 Bus Trip
Features Dutch sites in Northern New Jersey
This year’s Spring bus trip, sponsored by the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Twp. (HPSUT), will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 29th & 30th, 2023.
We will be touring historic Dutch sites around the state.
We'll learn about the Dutch influence on New Jersey's earliest settlements, as we tour Warren, Hunterdon and Somerset Counties.
Some of the sites were the beginnings of industry in the state while others were important sites during the Revolution.
The bus trip benefits the HPSUT.
Final plans are still being made, but the cost of the trip will be in the $250 - $300 range.
The cost of the trip will include admission to all sites, lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday, a room on Saturday night and the bus cost and the driver’s tip.
Your only cost will be any souvenirs you decide to pick up and dinner on the way home on Sunday at one of the rest stops on the Parkway.
If you wish to be placed on the list for notification as soon as plans are finalized, please email Pary Tell, at parytell@gmail.com.
We hope you'll join us for a fun and informative weekend.
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- Posted 08 Jan 2023

Fall 2022 SHOUT Newsletter (Posted 06 Dec. 2022)
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2023 HPSUT History Bus Tour - Alternatives Survey
Two day trip led by Pary Tell - April 29-30, 2023
Two Itinerary Choices: Please click here with your preference > https://bit.ly/HistoryBusTourSurvey

1. New itinerary focused on the Dutch Heritage of New Jersey,
which would be touring sites in the northern part of the state.

2. New York State Revolutionary Sites (Washington's headquarters,
New Windsor Cantonment, Lyndhurst Castle, etc)
(Original trip that was set for 2020 pre-Covid.)

Survey will remain open until Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 at 11:59 pm.
- Updated 25 Feb 2023 Posted 23 Nov 2022
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Christmas Dinner Dec 7 2022 @ Tuckahoe Inn

Click Graphic for Printable File
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Poster - AppleFest 2022 - PDF
Apple Pie Contest - AppleFest 2022 - PDF
Vendors - AppleFest 2022 - PDF
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Tuckahoe Transportation Heritage Festival (TTHF), held 24 Sept 2022
An annual partnership with the Cape May Seashore Lines,
the Volunteer Railroaders Association (VRA)
and the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT)
Video of Train Arrival
See TTHF 2022 Photo Gallery on HPSUT Facebook Page.
www.seashorelines.org | https://vratrips.org/blog
www.uppertwphistory.org
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Upper Twp. Fall Fest 2022 - Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 Gates open at 10 am
Visit the U-Twp. Historical Society table at Fall Fest on Sunday.
For More Information Contact: Larry Cole, Township of Upper
(609) 628-2011 ext. 248 | LCole@UpperTownship.com
www.UpperTownship.com
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5th Annual Tuckahoe Transportation Heritage Festival
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, 10 am - 4 pm
Tuckahoe Train Station
CMSL > www.seashorelines.org
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Cars Contact: Bob Holden <holdenon@comcast.net>
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Details at cmc4h.com
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Salem Oak Tree seedling planting at the Historical Society's Gandy Farmstead in Upper Township. HPSUT Historian Bob Holden, pictured, and Board member Ralph Cooper recently planted the sapling.
See link for article about this NJ state-wide campaign to provide seedlings to each of the 565 Garden State municipalities. > www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2019/19_0092.htm
Further details will be posted concerning the Upper Cape Sustainability project that brought Salem Oak Tree saplings to Upper Twp. and the surrounding towns of Woodbine, Dennis Twp. Corbin City and Ocean City.
- Posted 04 July 2022
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HPSUT Vice President Mike Horan and Board member Barbara Horan helped showcase the Society at the Upper Twp. July 4th celbration at Amanda's Field

Cape May County History Coalition
Website: https://CapeHistoryCoalition.wordpress.com
The Cape History Coalition (CHC) is a community of representatives from history organizations within Cape May County. Our purpose is to share successes, offer mutual support in addressing challenges, advocate for professional development, and encourage activities that promote sustainability.
The CHC, formerly called the Small Museum Committee, has been supported by the Cape May County Culture and Heritage Commission for over 14 years. ##
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SAVE The DATE
5th Annual Tuckahoe Transportation Heritage Festival
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, 10 am - 4 pm
Tuckahoe Train Station

CMSL > www.seashorelines.org
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The recipient of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Twp.
2022 Scholarship is Olivia Heng,
graduating Senior at Ocean City High School.

Scholarships were awarded to Ocean City High School graduating seniors
Isabelle Smith, left, and Madison Majors by William Eisele at the OCHS Scholarship Gala on June 6, 2022. The scholarships were funded from the former Greater Tuckahoe Area Merchants Association, now administered by the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township.
(See psa release here.)
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SAVE The DATE
5th Annual Tuckahoe Transportation Heritage Festival
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, 10 am - 4 pm
Tuckahoe Train Station

CMSL > www.seashorelines.org
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Sales Table for the 2022 Strawberry Festival at the Gandy Farmstead.
See Photo Gallery on Facebook here.
https://bit.ly/UTStrawberryFest2022Gallery

33rd Annual Upper Twp. Strawberry Festival
Saturday, May 28^th at Gandy Farmstead

The annual Upper Twp. Strawberry Festival and Craft Show will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022, 10 am – 3 pm, at the Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road (Route 616) Greenfield.
The Festival is present by the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township.
See 2019 Photos Here > http://bit.ly/UTStrawberryFest2019Gallery .
South Jersey strawberries will be on sale.
In addition, Society volunteers will be serving up their special Strawberry Shortcake and ice cream.
Festival food selection this year is hot dogs (onions, sauerkraut), strawberry shortcake,
soda, and water.
There will be live music by “Linda and Ollie.”
This Upper Township event features a variety of handmade crafts and other items for sale.
There will be 20 craft and organization tables at the event this year.
Volunteer docents will be on hand in the Gandy house and barn areas with plenty of information about our historic sites.
The event rain date is Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Please note: The Festival has reached capacity for crafters and no additional table space is available for this event. ## (Updated 23 May 2022)
33rd Annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Show
Saturday, May 28th, 2022
Event Coordinator: Linda Leonard, 609 827.4582 | lleonard246@gmail.com

scholarship sign
Scholarship Opportunities
The HPSUT will now be administering the ongoing scholarships that were previously handled by
the Greater Tuckahoe Area Merchants Association.
Graduating high school seniors in the Tuckahoe area are urged to contact their high school guidance office for scholarship requirements and other application details.

High School Senior Scholarships:
1.) Alex and Virginia May Scholarship for a student who will attend a community college
     Word - PDF
2.) Marjorie and Stoddard Bixby S.T.E.M. Scholarship
    Word - PDF
3.) B and G Scholarship
     Word - PDF

In addition, scholarships for college students from the Tuckahoe area are also available again this year.

College Student Scholarship:
a.) Alex and Virginia May College Scholarship
     Word - PDF
b.) Marjorie and Stoddard Bixby STEM College Scholarship
    Word - PDF
c.) B-G College Scholarship
    Word - PDF
d.) Roland Bonner Memorial STEM College Scholarship
     Word - PDF
For more information on any of these scholarship opportunities, please contact Bill Eisele at
beisele@comcast.net or 609.932.0236.
- Updated 25 & 21 Apr 2022 - Posted 25 Mar 2022

SAVE The DATE
33rd Annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Show
Saturday, May 28th, 2022
Strawberry Festival - File Photo
Event Coordinator: Linda Leonard, 609 827.4582 | lleonard246@gmail.com
See 2019 Photos Here > http://bit.ly/UTStrawberryFest2019Gallery

2022 Festival Promotional Material
Three (s) Printable PDF Copies Linked Here:
Strawberry Festival Flier

Vendor - Volunteer Request Flier

Baking - Volunteering Flier

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Please Renew Your HPSUT Membership for 2022

Click above for printable PDF copy
HPSUT dues can also be paid online > Here
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Upper Twp. Historical Society Seeks Volunteers
for 2022 Committee Positions
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) continues to recruite volunteers for the coming year.

Orientation and development training will be given in 2022 for volunteers supporting the Historical Society. Individuals can have a rewarding impact by helping on standing committees.

The HPSUT Nominations Committee welcomes all recommendations. Nominations, as well as direct inquiries, can be made by calling (609) 390.5656 (Please leave a message) or email UpperTwpHistory@Yahoo.com

HPSUT Board meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, at 5:30 pm. The meetings are hybrid - (both in-person and on Zoom).

Historical Society Background:
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) operates and manages three historic sites: the Gandy House and Farmstead, ca. 1815; the Tuckahoe Train Station, 1894; and the Friendship School in Palermo, ca. 1830. (v1.4_03 Jan 2022) ##

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SeaShoreLine Train - Tuckahoe, NJ Dec. 2017
- File Photo by Ralph Cooper, HPSUT
Our Upper Township's Tuckahoe Train Station was a focal point for Santa Express Train
experience during the 2021 Holiday Season. The historic Station was staffed by HPSUT
volunteers and hours were coordinated with train schedules.
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Strawberry Festival - File Photo
See 2019 Photos Here > http://bit.ly/UTStrawberryFest2019Gallery
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AppleFest - File Photo - 2017
2019 Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J. Cooper (34 Photos)
2018 Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J. Cooper (58 Photos)
2017 Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J. Cooper (25 Photos)
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View over 180 photos from prior AppleFest events
- 2016 Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J. Cooper (25 Photos)
- 2015 Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J. Cooper (17 Photos)
- 2014 Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J. Cooper (51 Photos)
- 2013 Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J. Cooper (50 Photos)
- 2012 Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by Glen Stewart (23 Photos)
- 2009 Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by Glen Stewart (14 Photos)

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The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Twp. is a proud member

Cape May County History Coalition

Email: CapeHistoryCoalition@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeHistoryCoalition

Website: https://CapeHistoryCoalition.wordpress.com

www.upperbiz.com
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The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Twp. is supporting partner

www.UpperTwpGreenTeam.wordpress.com

Society Brochure - Scanned PDF Copy - Page 1 ~ Page 2 (Version - Sept. 2013)

History Society Brochure
Read about:
- Membership, Mission
- Friendship School
- Gandy Farmstead
- Tuckahoe Train Station
- History Tour Information
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File Photo by R. J. Cooper, August 2013
- Gandy Farmstead - Narrative History - Handout (MS Word File) (PDF)
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Strawberry Festival Photos

- 2018 and 2017 - See Newsletters
- 2016 Photo Gallery 2-page PDF File Photos by R. J. Cooper
- 2015 Photo Gallery on Facebook Photos by R. J. Cooper
- 2014 Photo Gallery on Facebook Photos by R. J. Cooper
- 2013 Photo Gallery on Facebook Photos by Glen Stewart
- 2012 Photo Gallery on Facebook Photos by R. J. Cooper
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Photo by R. J. Cooper, April 2013
Friendship School, Palermo District - Upper Twp. NJ
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- See Society's Links Page for other Twp. / area groups / activities _______________________________________________________

The association maintains 3 historic sites in Upper Twp:

The Friendship School
859 South Shore Road (Route 9)
Palermo, in Upper Township

The Gandy Farmstead
26 Tyler Road (Route 616)
Greenfield, in Upper Township

The Tuckahoe Train Station
Railroad Avenue and Mill Road
Tuckahoe, in Upper Township.

Official Seal - Upper Township
Cape May County - New Jersey