One hour historic walking tour of Seminary Avenue in Hopewell Borough by Doug Dixon of the Hopewell Valley History Project.

Tours will be held the first weekend of Hopewell Valley Heritage Week - Sat. 5/21 at 11 am & 2 pm, Sun. 5/22 at 1 pm & 3 pm, and Mon 5/23 at 2 pm. There is no cost, but places are limited, so this registration is required.

UPDATE 5/20 - Difficult weather predicted - but the tour will go on!

• On Sat. & Sun., with 90 degree heat, we will avoid the sun by stopping in shady areas along the route.
• On Sun. & Mon., with the possibility of rain, we will still run the tour in light rain, stopping in sheltered places along the route. We will cancel for a downpour- check here for updates.

Hear the stories of the people and businesses of this nondescript street who helped provide the initiative and energy to enable a small village grow into a prosperous town.

Seminary helped launch civic institutions including the fire company, library, and theater - and helped established a wide variety of small businesses including livery and auto repair, department stores, grocery stores, bakers, butchers, barbers, jewelers, plumbers, and electricians.

The tour will continue two more blocks down East Broad and South Greenwood, ending at the Hopewell Gazebo Park. These blocks illustrate the institutions that helped to establish the town, including the hotel, library, church, bank, pharmacy, community hall, school, Borough hall, firehouse, and post office.

See more information on the History Project site.

Image: Schanck’s Market on Seminary Ave., courtesy Phyllis Bowen Schanck.