Rahway Historic Sites Receive Union County 250th Anniversary Grants
Maria Torres · Union County Life
Three historic sites in Rahway received $1,000 grants from Union County to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, according to a TAPinto Rahway report published October 30, 2026. Union County Life is sharing the update for residents who want to learn more about the city’s history and the places that preserve it.
The grants are part of an initiative by Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The county designated the funds for historic sites and organizations that support programs and projects marking the anniversary. The grants can help pay for local history projects, educational programs, exhibits, historical markers, and other materials that residents can use to explore Union County’s past.
The Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway received $1,000 to help pay for posters highlighting the city’s role in American history.
The African American History & Heritage Learning Center received $1,000 to buy two secure display cabinets for historical artifacts.
The Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum received $1,000 to help run its “Living History” demonstrations for Rahway’s “Colonial Fair.” The source does not give the date of the fair.
Residents can learn more about the events and programs at each site through the organization’s website.
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FAQ
Which Rahway historic sites received Union County 250th anniversary grants?
The Union County Performing Arts Center, the African American History & Heritage Learning Center, and the Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum each received $1,000.
What will the grant money pay for?
The Performing Arts Center will use its grant for posters highlighting Rahway’s role in American history. The Learning Center will buy two secure display cabinets for artifacts. The tavern museum will help fund its “Living History” demonstrations for the “Colonial Fair.”
Who started the grant program?
The grants are part of an initiative by Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.
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