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Historical Society Mourns the Passing of John C. Hover II
The New Hope Historical Society is saddened by the passing of John Hover on July 18th. John served on the New Hope Historical Society’s board of directors for 15 years until 2024. During that period, John gave generously of his time, skills, and resources. He led our investment efforts, resulting in substantial portfolio growth.
John assisted with numerous events presented by the Historical Society over the years. His pleasant, even personality and quick wit made it a pleasure to work with him. We will truly miss John.
The New Hope Historical Society sends our deepest sympathy and condolences to his wife Jacqui and to his family.
A link to John's obituary can be found here
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at 11 am at The Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City. In lieu of flowers, gifts in John's memory may be made to the New Hope Historical Society or the University of Pennsylvania.
About Us
The New Hope Historical Society is committed to a twofold mission.
To preserve and promote the diverse historical influence of New Hope through our stewardship of historic collections, research, and educational activities so that succeeding generations may benefit from our shared knowledge of local history.
To maintain, protect and preserve the Parry Mansion and affiliated structures as a window into how past generations lived, while conserving and offering a collection of documents, objects, and paintings available for viewing through tours and exhibits.
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We have recently updated our website to provide a more engaging experience to members, visitors, donors, or those who want to be educated on the history of New Hope. It should be easier to contact us, join as a member, purchase tickets to events, or donate to the New Hope Historical Society. Over the next several months, we'll be adding our calendar of events, plus additional photos, and information from our archives.
In the meantime, make sure to visit the New Hope Historical Society, take a tour of the Parry Mansion, or take a walking tour of our town.
We hope to see you soon.
