Calendar of Events
All programs start at 2 pm unless otherwise noted
- Saturday, February 2, 2019 - 3:00 - 5:00 pm : Opening of Two New Exhibits
Plainfield’s Forgotten History - February 2, 2019
3-5 PM
This is an exhibit, curated by Justin Almendral, of 15 photographs from the Historical Society of Plainfield’s archives collection. Justin is a Life Scout of Troop 73, and for his Eagle Scout project, he and his assistants purchased a photograph scanner and scanned over 300 photographs in the Society’s collection. As a culmination of his project, he selected photographs that illustrate life in Plainfield that spans 100 years from the 1870’s to the 1970’s. The photographs include: Muhlenberg Hospital, Plainfield High School, Plainfield High School Band, St. Mary’s Commercial School, railroad, trains, sports, and recreation.
The Historical Society is appreciative of the efforts of Troop 73 and all the Eagle Scouts candidates who have helped us with their volunteer efforts.
This is an exhibit, curated by Justin Almendral, of 15 photographs from the Historical Society of Plainfield’s archives collection. Justin is a Life Scout of Troop 73, and for his Eagle Scout project, he and his assistants purchased a photograph scanner and scanned over 300 photographs in the Society’s collection. As a culmination of his project, he selected photographs that illustrate life in Plainfield that spans 100 years from the 1870’s to the 1970’s. The photographs include: Muhlenberg Hospital, Plainfield High School, Plainfield High School Band, St. Mary’s Commercial School, railroad, trains, sports, and recreation.
The Historical Society is appreciative of the efforts of Troop 73 and all the Eagle Scouts candidates who have helped us with their volunteer efforts.
Plainfield During WW1 & the Influenza Pandemic - Feb 2, 2019
3-5 PM
This “new and improved” exhibit, curated by Leanne Manna, features the 45 soldiers and their Gold Star families who made the ultimate sacrifice during WW1. The Historical Society received a grant from the Gannett Foundation which enabled Leanne to design and create professional exhibit panels. These panels will be available for a travelling exhibit for other venues, and in the future will be available online at the Drake House Museum website.
The Historical Society is appreciative of the funding from the Gannett Foundation and the efforts of all the volunteers.
This “new and improved” exhibit, curated by Leanne Manna, features the 45 soldiers and their Gold Star families who made the ultimate sacrifice during WW1. The Historical Society received a grant from the Gannett Foundation which enabled Leanne to design and create professional exhibit panels. These panels will be available for a travelling exhibit for other venues, and in the future will be available online at the Drake House Museum website.
The Historical Society is appreciative of the funding from the Gannett Foundation and the efforts of all the volunteers.
Centennial of World War One
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Photo: Ernest Brooks
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From 2013 to 2019, the World War One Centennial Commission will commemorate the centennial of the Great War, also known as "the War to end all wars."
The Historical Society of Plainfield will participate in the commemoration of World War One by helping the World War One Centennial Commission identify the monuments located within the City limits that are dedicated to World War One and its veterans.
The City of Plainfield has a number of World War One monuments including: Plainfield Veterans' Memorial Monument, World War plaque at the steps of City Hall, World War One Honor Roll tablet located inside City Hall, flagpole monument on Watchung Avenue, flagpole monument at St. Mary's Church, memorial tablet located inside Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, and Plainfield High School memorial tablet. It is interesting to note that the War Memorial Flagpole monument at Watchung Avenue is listed in the Archives and Special Collections, Smithsonian American Art Museum. The artist was Gaetano Cecere (1894-1985).
The Historical Society is requesting the assistance of the Public to identify any other World War One monuments or memorial tablets that may be located at churches, parks, or other places. Pictures will be taken and descriptions will be written, and then submitted to the World War One Centennial Commission. If you know of any other World War One monuments or tablets, please supply your information to the Drake House Museum drakehouseplainfieldnj@gmail.com or call (908) 755-5831.
The Historical Society is planning a future exhibit about World War One and the impact of the War on the City. Plainfield lost a number of young men, and the Historical Society has a notebook which contains information about 45 of these casualties of war. Former Mayor Leighton Calkins lost his only son. Many of these men died from the Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919, and the City of Plainfield also suffered great losses from the Influenza Pandemic. One of Plainfield's World War One surviving veterans was Evarts Tracy, the pioneering camouflage officer of the World War One. Tracy was also a member of the architectural firm that designed the 1903 buildings of Muhlenberg Hospital.
For more information about the World War One Centennial Commission visit: www.worldwar-1centennial.org.
The Historical Society of Plainfield will participate in the commemoration of World War One by helping the World War One Centennial Commission identify the monuments located within the City limits that are dedicated to World War One and its veterans.
The City of Plainfield has a number of World War One monuments including: Plainfield Veterans' Memorial Monument, World War plaque at the steps of City Hall, World War One Honor Roll tablet located inside City Hall, flagpole monument on Watchung Avenue, flagpole monument at St. Mary's Church, memorial tablet located inside Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, and Plainfield High School memorial tablet. It is interesting to note that the War Memorial Flagpole monument at Watchung Avenue is listed in the Archives and Special Collections, Smithsonian American Art Museum. The artist was Gaetano Cecere (1894-1985).
The Historical Society is requesting the assistance of the Public to identify any other World War One monuments or memorial tablets that may be located at churches, parks, or other places. Pictures will be taken and descriptions will be written, and then submitted to the World War One Centennial Commission. If you know of any other World War One monuments or tablets, please supply your information to the Drake House Museum drakehouseplainfieldnj@gmail.com or call (908) 755-5831.
The Historical Society is planning a future exhibit about World War One and the impact of the War on the City. Plainfield lost a number of young men, and the Historical Society has a notebook which contains information about 45 of these casualties of war. Former Mayor Leighton Calkins lost his only son. Many of these men died from the Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919, and the City of Plainfield also suffered great losses from the Influenza Pandemic. One of Plainfield's World War One surviving veterans was Evarts Tracy, the pioneering camouflage officer of the World War One. Tracy was also a member of the architectural firm that designed the 1903 buildings of Muhlenberg Hospital.
For more information about the World War One Centennial Commission visit: www.worldwar-1centennial.org.