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.
Upcoming Events
September Open House
Tour the Ely House and step back into time. See how people lived 100 years ago. Plus, wander through our museum to see images and artifacts that lay out the […]
October Open House
Tour the Ely House and step back into time. See how people lived 100 years ago. Plus, wander through our museum to see images and artifacts that lay out the […]
November Open House
Tour the Ely House and step back into time. See how people lived 100 years ago. Plus, wander through our museum to see images and artifacts that lay out the […]
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.
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Clara Barton Slept Here
by Gregory Ciano Clara Barton. Before she was the “Angel of the Battlefield” and before…
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The Underhill Family and the Ice Plant
by Robert Craig The 1930’s were a time when many people still relied upon manufactured…
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Airport Road Resident George Sumbry Ties Hightstown to Earlier Era
From the Hightstown Gazette August 7, 1997 by Curtis Crowell with 2019 updates with permission…
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 2025
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 Videos
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.