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PNJ Newsletters & Press Releases
Cape May Leads the Way with their Design Standards
The picturesque town of Cape May, with its late Victorian architecture and charming streetscapes, has long stood as a prime example to...
Maria Boyes
Jul 21, 20243 min read
Stone Harbor: Taylor Swift & Vintage Houses
Known for its pristine beaches and small town charm, Stone Harbor is a coastal New Jersey town that is exceptionally dedicated to...
Ava Costello
Jul 21, 20243 min read
Interning at the Twin Lights in Highlands
Twin Lights, constructed in 1862, is owned and operated by the NJ State Park Service with support from the Twin Lights Historical...
Patrick Meehan
Jul 21, 20243 min read
10 Most Endangered List 2024
The highly anticipated announcement of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Sites is finally here, bringing attention to the preservation and...
Kelly C. Ruffel
May 6, 202411 min read
MEETING OUR BOARD MEMBERS: FRANCIS J. BANISCH III
Frank Banisch is currently serving his third term on the PNJ Board of Trustees. Brought into the group by a former board member, Frank’s...
Dale Perry
Apr 20, 20241 min read
Preserving an Ever-Changing Landscape: A Look at the James Rose Center
Preservation efforts have generally viewed a landscape or garden as a complement to significant buildings, but many have come to realize...
James Giresi
Apr 20, 20246 min read
Rails to Trails in New Jersey: On Track for Open Space, Active Recreation, and Historic Preservation?
Beginning in 1830 and into the mid-20th century, New Jersey’s farmlands, suburbs, and cities prospered amid the exploding growth of the...
William "Billy" Neumann
Mar 28, 20245 min read
From Hollystone to Hopewell, Eco-Tourism and Conservation Comes to Mercer County
At a time when buyers are developing land by razing old buildings to replace them with cookie-cutter “modern” farmhouses, there is a new...
Maria Boyes
Mar 27, 20243 min read
PRESERVATION NEW JERSEY INTRODUCES THE FIRST 10 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES SITE FOR 2024
TRENTON, NJ – Preservation New Jersey (PNJ) is preparing to review its annual nominations for the 2024 10 Most Endangered Historic Places...
Kelly C. Ruffel
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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
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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