First Wednesday Luncheon:  "What America Sounds Like: 150 Years of American Music" with Melissa Ziobro
Jan
8
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: "What America Sounds Like: 150 Years of American Music" with Melissa Ziobro

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the January luncheon will be held on January 8, 2025. History Educator and Curator, Melissa Ziobro, will present her program on What America Sounds Like: 250 Years of American Music. The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club located at 515 Springfield Ave in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon:  “Choosing to Conquer: The Women Who Won the Vote" with Nancy B. Kennedy
Feb
5
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: “Choosing to Conquer: The Women Who Won the Vote" with Nancy B. Kennedy

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the February luncheon will be held on February 5, 2025. Author, Nancy B. Kennedy, will present a program entitled: “Choosing to Conquer: The Women Who Won the Vote.” The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Ferraro’s Restaurant located at 14 Elm St. in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon:  “The Maritime History of the Passaic & Hackensack Rivers & Newark Bay.” with Kevin K. Olsen
Mar
5
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: “The Maritime History of the Passaic & Hackensack Rivers & Newark Bay.” with Kevin K. Olsen

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the March luncheon will be held on March 5, 2025. Historian and Author, Kevin Olsen, will present a program entitled: “The Maritime History of the Passaic & Hackensack Rivers & Newark Bay.” The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Ferraro’s Restaurant located at 14 Elm St. in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon:  “Andrew Carnegie: From Steel to the Building of Libraries" with Rick Feingold
Apr
2
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: “Andrew Carnegie: From Steel to the Building of Libraries" with Rick Feingold

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the April luncheon will be held on April 2nd, 2025. Popular lecturer Rick Feingold will present a program entitled: "Andrew Carnegie: From Steel to the Building of Libraries." The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon “A W.A.S.P. takes Wing: The Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII" with Carol Simon Levin
May
7
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon “A W.A.S.P. takes Wing: The Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII" with Carol Simon Levin

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the May luncheon will be held on May 7th, 2025, historic reenactor, Carol Simon Levin, will present a program entitled: “A W.A.S.P. Takes Wing: The Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII.” The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon “Visiting the President's Graves" with TJ Fallon
Jun
4
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon “Visiting the President's Graves" with TJ Fallon

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the June luncheon will be held on June 4th, 2025, Presidential grave visitor, TJ Fallon will present a program entitled: “Visiting the President’s Graves.” The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon:  “A History of Data…How We Got Here” with Brian Mueller
Dec
4
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: “A History of Data…How We Got Here” with Brian Mueller

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the December luncheon will be held on December 4, 2024. Westfield’s own, Brian Mueller, will present on “A History of Data … How We Got Here.” The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club located at 515 Springfield Ave in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon:  “Freedomland, USA - the American History Amusement Park” with Michael Virgintino
Nov
6
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: “Freedomland, USA - the American History Amusement Park” with Michael Virgintino

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the November luncheon will be held on November 6, 2024. Author, Michael Virgintino, will present on his book “Freedomland, USA - the American History Amusement Park”. The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club located at 515 Springfield Ave in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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AppleFest 2024
Oct
19
12:00 PM12:00

AppleFest 2024

  • The Reeve History & Cultural Resource Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Westfield Historical Society’s AppleFest committee has been working hard to prepare the 16th annual AppleFest, which will be held on Saturday, October 19th, from noon-4:00 PM on the grounds of the Reeve History & Cultural Resource Center. A rain date of Sunday, October 20th is planned.

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First Wednesday Luncheon:  "The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route in New Jersey" with Julie Diddell
Oct
2
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: "The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route in New Jersey" with Julie Diddell

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the October luncheon will be held on October 2, 2024. Westfield’s own, Julie Diddell, Chair of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary War Route of New Jersey will present a program entitled “The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route in New Jersey” The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club located at 515 Springfield Ave in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon:  "The History of Inventing in New Jersey" with Linda Barth
Sep
4
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: "The History of Inventing in New Jersey" with Linda Barth

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the September luncheon will be held on September 4, 2024. Linda Barth, Author and Executive Director of the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey will present a program entitled “The History of Inventing in New Jersey: From Thomas Edison to the Ice Cream Cone”. The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club located at 515 Springfield Ave in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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Westfield Historical Society to Hold Patriotic Readings from the Porch of the Reeve House on July 4th – all are invited
Jul
4
10:30 AM10:30

Westfield Historical Society to Hold Patriotic Readings from the Porch of the Reeve House on July 4th – all are invited

Kick off Independence Day with patriotic readings. At 10:30 am on Monday, July 4th, the Westfield Historical Society will hold 20-30 minutes of patriotic readings broadcast from the porch of the Reeve House at 314 Mountain Avenue.
The public is invited as are scouts and patriotic organizations. The readings are:
     The Declaration of Independence (recording by J. F. Kennedy)
     Original Bill of Rights
     Lincoln’s second inaugural address
Plans are to have a flag ceremony and singing of the National Anthem to begin the program.

Since 1968, the 501(c)(3) non-profit Westfield Historical Society has worked to preserve, interpret, and encourage interest in history, Westfield, and its residents through educational efforts and community outreach programs. For further information on the Westfield Historical Society and its activities, or to volunteer, call (908)654-1794 or browse through this website , like on facebook and follow in Instagram.

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First Wednesday Luncheon:  "A Lesson in Civics" with Daniel Farabaugh
Jun
5
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: "A Lesson in Civics" with Daniel Farabaugh

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the June luncheon will be held on June 4, 2024. Westfield High School History Teacher, Daniel Farabaugh, will present on the topic of Civics (specific topic TBA). The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club located at 515 Springfield Ave in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon:  "Wicked Woodbridge and Crazy Carteret" with Gordon Bond
May
1
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: "Wicked Woodbridge and Crazy Carteret" with Gordon Bond

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the May luncheon will be held on May 1, 2024. Author Gordon Bond will present on his book entitled "Wicked Woodbridge and Crazy Carteret". The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club located at 515 Springfield Ave in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon: "RCA Labs and 6 Inventions That Changed The World" with Alexander B. Magoun
Apr
3
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: "RCA Labs and 6 Inventions That Changed The World" with Alexander B. Magoun

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the April luncheon will be held on April 3rd, 2024. Alexander B. Magoun will speak on "RCA Labs and 6 Inventions That Changed The World". The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club, 515 Springfield Ave., Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon: CELEBRATING WOMEN…BEFORE…DURING…AFTER…THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WHEN WOMEN RULED WOMEN WHO “RULED” with Joel Farkas
Mar
6
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: CELEBRATING WOMEN…BEFORE…DURING…AFTER…THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WHEN WOMEN RULED WOMEN WHO “RULED” with Joel Farkas

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the March luncheon will be held on March 6, 2024. Joel Farkas will present a program entitled “CELEBRATING WOMEN…BEFORE…DURING…AFTER…THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION”. The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club located at 515 Springfield Ave in Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon: African American History in Westfield
Feb
7
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: African American History in Westfield

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the February luncheon will be held on February 7, 2024. Representatives from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield will be present to discuss the history of African Americans in Westfield. The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Ferraro’s Restaurant, 14 Elm St., Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon: Hiking the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey with Barbara Burton
Jan
3
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: Hiking the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey with Barbara Burton

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the January luncheon will be held on January 3rd, 2024. Barbara Burton will talk about hiking the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey. The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Ferraro’s Restaurant, 14 Elm St., Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon: "Historic Journey Through the Iberian Peninsula - From Portugal to Andalucía" with Lisa Wendel
Dec
6
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: "Historic Journey Through the Iberian Peninsula - From Portugal to Andalucía" with Lisa Wendel

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the December luncheon will be held on December 6, 2023. Lisa Wendel will present an “Historic Journey Through the Iberian Peninsula - From Portugal to Andalucía.” The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club, 515 Springfield Ave., Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon: "Jersey Stories You May Not Have Heard", with Fred Rossi
Nov
1
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: "Jersey Stories You May Not Have Heard", with Fred Rossi

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the November luncheon will be held on November 1, 2023. Journalist, author and speaker, Fred T. Rossi, will present on “New Jersey Stories You May Not Have Heard”. The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club, 515 Springfield Ave., Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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AppleFest 2023
Oct
21
12:00 PM12:00

AppleFest 2023

  • The Reeve History & Cultural Resource Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Westfield Historical Society’s AppleFest committee has been working hard to prepare the 15th annual AppleFest, which will be held on Saturday, October 21st, from noon-4:00 PM on the grounds of the Reeve History & Cultural Resource Center. A rain date of Sunday, October 22nd is planned.

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Four Centuries in a Weekend Open House
Oct
21
to Oct 22

Four Centuries in a Weekend Open House

  • Reeve History and Cultural Resource Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Westfield Historical Society invites visitors to the Union County’s Four Centuries in a Weekend Open House at the Reeve House and on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 from 12:00-5:00pm. Admission is free during this weekend but donations are always welcome.

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First Wednesday Luncheon: Lesley Parness on "We Grew It Here:  100 Years of New Jersey Horticultural History"
Oct
4
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: Lesley Parness on "We Grew It Here: 100 Years of New Jersey Horticultural History"

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the October luncheon will be held on October 4, 2023. Lesley Parness will present a program on "We Grew It Here: 100 Years of New Jersey Horticultural History". The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club, 515 Springfield Ave., Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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First Wednesday Luncheon: 100 years of the Westfield YMCA
Sep
6
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: 100 years of the Westfield YMCA

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the September luncheon will be held on September 6, 2023. The speaker will be Mark Elsasser presenting on “100 years of the Westfield YMCA“. The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club, 515 Springfield Ave., Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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Westfield Historical Society to Hold Patriotic Readings from the Porch of the Reeve House on July 4th – all are invited
Jul
4
10:00 AM10:00

Westfield Historical Society to Hold Patriotic Readings from the Porch of the Reeve House on July 4th – all are invited

Kick off the Fourth of July with Patriotic Readings from the porch of the Westfield Historical Society’s Reeve House. At 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 4th, the Westfield Historical Society will hold 20-30 minutes of patriotic readings broadcast from the porch of the Reeve House at 314 Mountain Avenue.

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First Wednesday Luncheon: Carol Simon Levin reenacting "The Bridge Builder in Petticoats  - Emily Warren Roebling"
Jun
7
11:45 AM11:45

First Wednesday Luncheon: Carol Simon Levin reenacting "The Bridge Builder in Petticoats - Emily Warren Roebling"

As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series, the June luncheon will be held on June 7, 2023. Carol Simon Levin will reenact "The Bridge Builder in Petticoats - Emily Warren Roebling". The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at Echo Lake Country Club, 515 Springfield Ave., Westfield. Reservations and pre-payment are required.

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