Auditions for Children's Production
2025-03-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
Auditions for our new production about Walter C. Black.
For ages 9 to 18 years old.
The Audition Process
Here’s what to expect on the day of the audition.
You’ll be brought in with another auditioner, your guardian, and their guardians. Everyone auditioning will have an opportunity to read for each character. You do not have to have the dialog memorized. You can hold your script during the audition.
If you’re interested in a singing part, please prepare a song and bring your own instrumental.
We will be recording your audition. We do this mostly to remember the auditions when making casting choices. All video will be deleted after casting and will not be posted anywhere.
For more information and to Download the audition script Click Here.

Performing Arts Series of Hightstown
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Peddie Campus, 201 South Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
Princeton Symphonic Brass Quintet presents Crazy About Spring on the Peddie Campus
Players are

Ed Hirschman – Trumpet
Brian Woodward – Trumpet
Leah Swanger – Horn
Lars Wendt – Trombone
Alexander Costantino – Tuba

After a long and cold winter, everyone is excited for the Spring season…in fact we’re “Crazy for Spring”. This program will feature songs about Spring and craziness in all its forms. An eclectic mix of pop, country, jazz and classical.
The Princeton Symphonic Brass was born in 2016 out of a desire to assemble some of the best brass players from the top musical ensembles near Princeton. The group’s repertoire spans from the renaissance to today.
Order tickets HERE.

Short Film: Walter C. Black: Mensch!
2025-06-07 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
We all the name Walter C. Black, but who is the man behind the name? Business owner, Board of Ed member, and the nicest tax collector you’ll ever meet. It’s Walter C. Black: Mensch!
Purchase tickets for the show HERE.
Doors open at 6 pm.

Walking Tour - June 2025
2025-06-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
Discover Historic Hightstown through our 2025 Historic Walking Tour. Learn about Hightstown’s rich history while strolling through our beautiful downtown.
Tour begins at 6:30 pm at the Historical Society 164 North Main Street, Hightstown. Tickets are $20 each. The tour runs approximately 90 minutes.
Parking is FREE and is available adjacent to the Historical Society at 164 North Main Street or in the municipal parking lot by the lake.
ORDER YOUR TICKETS HERE

Walking Tour - September 2025
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
Discover Historic Hightstown through our 2025 Historic Walking Tour. Learn about Hightstown’s rich history while strolling through our beautiful downtown.
Tour begins at 6:30 pm at the Historical Society 164 North Main Street, Hightstown. Tickets are $20 each. The tour runs approximately 90 minutes.
Parking is FREE and is available adjacent to the Historical Society at 164 North Main Street or in the municipal parking lot by the lake.
ONLINE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

Hightstown Family Fair
2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
October 4, 2025
10 am – 4 pm
On Bank Street in Hightstown, NJ
For directions to the fair Click This Link.
Bank Street is next to the Historical Society
which is at 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520.

Artisans & Crafters!
Food Trucks & Food Vendors!
Music & Entertainment!
Kids Activities!
Fun for the whole family!
Plus, the Ely House will be open for tours!

Follow the fair on Facebook and Instagram

Open House - January 2026
2026-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
The Ely House is open the first Sunday of each month. Come take a walk into the past to see how people lived 100 years ago. Visit our Freight Station museum to discover artifacts from days gone by.

Monthly Meeting - January 2026
2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
Have an idea you want to share?
Interested in volunteering? Looking to learn more about our local history? Come on down! All are welcome!

Open House - February 2026
2026-02-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Monthly Meeting - February 2026
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Drew / Kreps Video Auditions
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
We’re gearing up to produce our annual short film. This year it’s about Perry L. Drew and Melvin H. Kreps.

Age: 9-16 years old
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 1 pm
Where: Historical Society headquarters, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520.
More info and the audition script can be found here: here Prepare a song if you’re interested in a singing role.

Open House - March 2026
2026-03-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Monthly Meeting - March 2026
2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Monthly Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Open House - April 2026
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

History Presentation: NJ and the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
2026-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
Join Earl Groendyke as he presents the five New Jerseyites who signed the Declaration of Independence, along with some of the events that led up to the signing.
Earl makes his presentation in full Sons of the Revolution color guard uniform, complete with musket.
This is a free event, but email us at hightsewhs@gmail.com to reserve your seats. Only 40 seats are available!

Open House - May 2026
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Monthly Meeting - May 2026
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Open House - Memorial Day
2026-05-25 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
Come take a walk into the past to see how people lived 100 years ago. Visit our Freight Station museum to discover artifacts from days gone by.

Memorial Day Parade
2026-05-25 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
We will be marching in the Memorial Day Parade featuring the Hight Family cabin.

Monthly Meeting - June 2026
2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Open House - June 2026
2026-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Open House - September 2026
2026-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Monthly Meeting - September 2026
2026-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Open House - October 2026
2026-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Monthly Meeting - October 2026
2026-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Open House - November 2026
2026-11-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Monthly Meeting - November 2026
2026-11-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Monthly Meeting - December 2026
2026-12-01 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States

Open House - December 2026
2026-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520, United States
