Celebrating the History of Hightstown & East Windsor
The borough of Hightstown and the town of East Windsor can trace their beginnings to before the start of the United States. Through those centuries, some amazing people and events have passed through.
Our mission is to preserve the stories of those amazing people and events and pass those stories along to the public.
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Become a Member
Membership in the Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society is an easy and enjoyable way to support our mission and enrich your knowledge of our area’s history.
Local History Stories
These are the stories that make up Hightstown and East Windsor.
Past Newsletters
The Hightstown East-Windsor Historical Society has produced an award-winning newsletter for many years. With your paid membership, you will receive our most recently printed newsletter four times per year.
Newsletters can be viewed here online. Printed copies are available at the Hightstown Memorial Library and the Historical Society Library.
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Fall 2024
Local Newspapers Digital Archive
All local Hightstown and East Windsor newpapers (Hightstown Gazette, Windsor Herald, etc.) dating back to the 1850s. A treasure trove of historical information.
This Archive is provided with the combined resources of the Hightstown Library Association and the Hightstown—East Windsor Historical Society, both 501c3 non‐profit groups.
History Video
Our YouTube channel features videos about the history of Hightstown and East Windsor.
Here you will find videos of the town’s history, various homes, and the people the schools are named after.