Union Township Historical Society Hosts Peterstown History Talk
At 2:30 pm on Sunday, March 20, 2016, the Union Township Historical Society (UTHS) will host a presentation given by Joe and Tina Renna, co-authors of The Peterstown Book: Cent’Anni (The 100-Year History of an Italian- American Neighborhood). The event will take place at the Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church, 888 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union.
People of all ethnicities can relate to The Peterstown Book’s universal themes – the struggles and triumphs of families in search of the American Dream that were achieved through hard work, strong values, and dedication to their church. The volume describes the section of Elizabeth, New Jersey, that’s been called Peterstown. It relates the stories of the many generations who have lived in that area.
The Peterstown Book covers the 100-year history of an Italian immigrant/Italian- American neighborhood by focusing on its people. The book preserves a valuable oral history in danger of being lost and beautifully illustrates the traditions and customs of the tight knit community through thousands of photos, hundreds of recipes, and anecdotes shared by former and current residents.
The authors’ presentation will be held in the sanctuary of Union’s historic CFPC, following the 2 pm UTHS meeting, to which all are invited.
Come enjoy the presentation, join us for refreshments, meet the Rennas, and, perhaps, purchase an autographed copy of their book.
An admission fee of a $5 donation will help the UTHS in its work to preserve its home, the Caldwell Parsonage, 909 Caldwell Avenue, Union. For additional information about the book, please check out: PeterstownNJ.com To get more details about the presentation, visit the UTHS website: uniontwphistoricalsociety.webs.com You may also call Barbara La Mort, UTHS President, at 908-687-0048 or email her at babslamort@hotmail.com.
(above, l-r) Authors Joe and Tina Renna
