Happy #GivingTuesday everyone! We hope you’ve had a relaxing and festive Thanksgiving holiday.
This year at Hometown History we’re so very thankful for the community that has made Hometown History NJ what it is. When we conceived of the idea of the podcast one year ago we did it to satisfy our own curisoty about our local town’s history. Over the last year it has been quite heart warming and illuminating to see how many of our neighbors, friends and fellow NJ residents value local history the same way we did.
This year, our mission has changed. We’ve heard the call for more local history podcasts and we aim to bring them to you.
Whats coming in Season 2
Season 2 of Hometown History NJ will feature Clinton, NJ, a small town situated along the upper branch of the Raritan River in Hunterdon County. Check out these snapshots of our Season 2 reporting below.
![Top left: The Red Mill Museum in Clinton NJ; Middle: Doug Martin, long-time Hunterdon County resident; Right: Players pose on stage at the old Music Hall of Clinton; Middle left; Checks from the now defunct Clinton National Bank; Middle: Hank Bonnell, restoring the Bonnell Tavern; Right: Eldon Alan, long time Hunterdon County resident; Bottom Left: Gina Sampaio, Director of the Red Mill Museum; Middle: portraits from a book belonging to the Clinton Historical Society; Right: Historic artifacts from Doug Martin's residence](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9c07d0df-1469-4ac4-ba3b-256b5dc7bf1e_4032x3024.jpeg)
![Top left: The Red Mill Museum in Clinton NJ; Middle: Doug Martin, long-time Hunterdon County resident; Right: Players pose on stage at the old Music Hall of Clinton; Middle left; Checks from the now defunct Clinton National Bank; Middle: Hank Bonnell, restoring the Bonnell Tavern; Right: Eldon Alan, long time Hunterdon County resident; Bottom Left: Gina Sampaio, Director of the Red Mill Museum; Middle: portraits from a book belonging to the Clinton Historical Society; Right: Historic artifacts from Doug Martin's residence](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F114a0c23-7a01-489e-b8de-9e5169394739_4032x3024.jpeg)
![Top left: The Red Mill Museum in Clinton NJ; Middle: Doug Martin, long-time Hunterdon County resident; Right: Players pose on stage at the old Music Hall of Clinton; Middle left; Checks from the now defunct Clinton National Bank; Middle: Hank Bonnell, restoring the Bonnell Tavern; Right: Eldon Alan, long time Hunterdon County resident; Bottom Left: Gina Sampaio, Director of the Red Mill Museum; Middle: portraits from a book belonging to the Clinton Historical Society; Right: Historic artifacts from Doug Martin's residence](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7134bf36-a32b-4012-8322-aa434ce0cb3f_4032x3024.jpeg)
![Top left: The Red Mill Museum in Clinton NJ; Middle: Doug Martin, long-time Hunterdon County resident; Right: Players pose on stage at the old Music Hall of Clinton; Middle left; Checks from the now defunct Clinton National Bank; Middle: Hank Bonnell, restoring the Bonnell Tavern; Right: Eldon Alan, long time Hunterdon County resident; Bottom Left: Gina Sampaio, Director of the Red Mill Museum; Middle: portraits from a book belonging to the Clinton Historical Society; Right: Historic artifacts from Doug Martin's residence](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa2c8ffa2-f9da-4986-803d-c5a18618678d_4032x3024.jpeg)
![Top left: The Red Mill Museum in Clinton NJ; Middle: Doug Martin, long-time Hunterdon County resident; Right: Players pose on stage at the old Music Hall of Clinton; Middle left; Checks from the now defunct Clinton National Bank; Middle: Hank Bonnell, restoring the Bonnell Tavern; Right: Eldon Alan, long time Hunterdon County resident; Bottom Left: Gina Sampaio, Director of the Red Mill Museum; Middle: portraits from a book belonging to the Clinton Historical Society; Right: Historic artifacts from Doug Martin's residence](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1cbd4c21-25ec-4efc-974f-623c4bc5dbc0_4032x3024.jpeg)
![Top left: The Red Mill Museum in Clinton NJ; Middle: Doug Martin, long-time Hunterdon County resident; Right: Players pose on stage at the old Music Hall of Clinton; Middle left; Checks from the now defunct Clinton National Bank; Middle: Hank Bonnell, restoring the Bonnell Tavern; Right: Eldon Alan, long time Hunterdon County resident; Bottom Left: Gina Sampaio, Director of the Red Mill Museum; Middle: portraits from a book belonging to the Clinton Historical Society; Right: Historic artifacts from Doug Martin's residence](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4efbe938-4e82-4b16-9818-82282e744e09_4032x3024.jpeg)
![Top left: The Red Mill Museum in Clinton NJ; Middle: Doug Martin, long-time Hunterdon County resident; Right: Players pose on stage at the old Music Hall of Clinton; Middle left; Checks from the now defunct Clinton National Bank; Middle: Hank Bonnell, restoring the Bonnell Tavern; Right: Eldon Alan, long time Hunterdon County resident; Bottom Left: Gina Sampaio, Director of the Red Mill Museum; Middle: portraits from a book belonging to the Clinton Historical Society; Right: Historic artifacts from Doug Martin's residence](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2959b594-985b-4615-bc82-1ede2dfa2ba7_4032x3024.jpeg)
![Top left: The Red Mill Museum in Clinton NJ; Middle: Doug Martin, long-time Hunterdon County resident; Right: Players pose on stage at the old Music Hall of Clinton; Middle left; Checks from the now defunct Clinton National Bank; Middle: Hank Bonnell, restoring the Bonnell Tavern; Right: Eldon Alan, long time Hunterdon County resident; Bottom Left: Gina Sampaio, Director of the Red Mill Museum; Middle: portraits from a book belonging to the Clinton Historical Society; Right: Historic artifacts from Doug Martin's residence](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ab5613d-9dc9-4e08-84e2-fff9b7f2a196_4032x3024.jpeg)
![Top left: The Red Mill Museum in Clinton NJ; Middle: Doug Martin, long-time Hunterdon County resident; Right: Players pose on stage at the old Music Hall of Clinton; Middle left; Checks from the now defunct Clinton National Bank; Middle: Hank Bonnell, restoring the Bonnell Tavern; Right: Eldon Alan, long time Hunterdon County resident; Bottom Left: Gina Sampaio, Director of the Red Mill Museum; Middle: portraits from a book belonging to the Clinton Historical Society; Right: Historic artifacts from Doug Martin's residence](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F22434028-7e2d-43ba-9d6e-6b271c162c21_4032x3024.jpeg)
Help us reach out $5,000 goal for #GivingTuesday
Today is the last day your donation can help Hometown History NJ reach it’s goal of $5,000 for Giving Tuesday.
Your support helps us:
Preserve Local History: Document and share the often-overlooked stories of small towns.
Engage Communities: Unite residents through pride in their shared history.
Promote Education: Provide accessible, engaging content that deepens understanding of New Jersey’s heritage.
Donating to Hometown History NJ ensures that small-town stories, like those in Clinton and Mendham, are preserved and celebrated. It also helps sustain a growing platform that inspires curiosity and deepens appreciation for New Jersey’s unique heritage.
Thank you for thoughtfully supporting and listening to Hometown History NJ this year. We literally couldn’t do what what we’ve set out to do without you. From our families to yours, we wish you a very happy holiday season.
Warmly,
Ryan Ross & Katie Feather