The Centennial
The Hobbstown Centennial - A Century of Community
Date: August 20, 21, 22. 2021 Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location: Hobbstown, Bridgewater, New Jersey
FRIDAY, August 20, 2921 6pm
The ‘Good to See Ya!’ Reunion – Join us for this casual and fun gathering of Hobbstown families and friends. Grazing Tables, Music, and a Jumpy House for the youngsters.
‘A Century of Community on Display’ is housed and hosted by the Macedonia Baptist Church Family. Walk through and enjoy the vintage photos, artifacts, and family trees of the Hobbstown families that dreamt, built, and nurtured generations of this community.
SATURDAY, August 21, 2021 11 am
Founders Day Commemorative Ceremony –
Hobbstown was founded in 1920 by the Rev. Amos Hobbs and his brothers Robert and GW Hobbs. We gather to honor one hundred years of kinship between the original settlers – the Hobbs, Bryant, Hicks, Miller, Murdock, Proctor, Tukes, Sermons, and McCray families.
This story is inscribed on a historic marker installed at Prince Rodgers Road and No Bridge Street.
Founder’s Day honors descending generations by recalling the contributions and the impact the Legacy Honorees had upon Hobbstown and the wider community.
Mrs. Evelyn Field – Historian, educator, clubwoman, organizer
Mr. Charles Hobbs – Businessman, entrepreneur, employer
Mr. Nearo Williams – Political Activist, Teacher
Mr. Cornelius Hobbs – Community Volunteer…Fire and Emergency Rescue
Miller Field Dedication
Mr. David Miller and Mr. Philip Miller are regaled as mentors for many Hobbstown youth athletes. The brothers were a force behind The Raiders, local semi-pro baseball team. Miller Field is dedicated to their long commitment and influence upon the Hobbstown community.
SATURDAY, August 21, 2021 6pm
The Legacy Gala – the recognition and celebration of activists, educators, entrepreneurs and community influencers- a celebration of our intwined family and history. Dining, music, and dancing. Vendors.
‘A Century of Community on Display’ is housed and hosted by the Macedonia Baptist Church Family. Walk through and enjoy the vintage photos, artifacts, and family trees of the Hobbstown families that dreamt, built, and nurtured generations of this community.
SUNDAY, August 22, 2021 10am
Morning Prayer Service and Brunch
We close the Hobbstown Centennial Weekend with sustenance - prayer, food, and drink.
The Macedonia Baptist Church was founded in 1922 by Rev Amos Hobbs. The Church has served as the religious, cultural, and social center of the community. We return to this ‘heartbeat’ of the community with praise for the past and hope for the future with a Special Service led by Deacon David A. Hobbs.
The Family & Friends Reunion, held August 1995, acknowledged seventy-five years of kinship between the original settlers – the Hobbs, Bryant, Hicks, Miller, Murdock, Proctor, Tukes, Sermons, and McCray families. The Hobbstown Centennial is planned to commemorate the strengths and the successes of those founding families and their descendants.
You can Support the Hobbstown Centennial –
The Hobbs Family Union
Board of Trustees
Kenneth Hobbs, President
Pastor David D. Hobbs, Vice President
Karon Patterson, Registrar
Nan Hobbs Bennett, Recording Secretary
The Hobbs Family Union, Inc (HFU) is organized to research. preserve and edify the history of Hobbstown. Our mission is to record and report the little-known aspects of a community formed by Blacks in the early 20th century as a haven from racism and economic oppression.
The original organizing committee included: Kenneth Hobbs, Pastor David Hobbs, Karon Patterson, Nan Hobbs Bennett, Sharon Hatch, Vernie Miller, Johnny Hobbs, Lawrence Hobbs, Dr. Beverly Murdock, Michelle Hobbs Alvine, Maceo Mahaffey.
Hobbstownis100@gmail.com www.hobbstownis100.com
POB 8524, Piscataway, NJ 08855
Date: August 20, 21, 22. 2021 Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location: Hobbstown, Bridgewater, New Jersey
FRIDAY, August 20, 2921 6pm
The ‘Good to See Ya!’ Reunion – Join us for this casual and fun gathering of Hobbstown families and friends. Grazing Tables, Music, and a Jumpy House for the youngsters.
‘A Century of Community on Display’ is housed and hosted by the Macedonia Baptist Church Family. Walk through and enjoy the vintage photos, artifacts, and family trees of the Hobbstown families that dreamt, built, and nurtured generations of this community.
SATURDAY, August 21, 2021 11 am
Founders Day Commemorative Ceremony –
Hobbstown was founded in 1920 by the Rev. Amos Hobbs and his brothers Robert and GW Hobbs. We gather to honor one hundred years of kinship between the original settlers – the Hobbs, Bryant, Hicks, Miller, Murdock, Proctor, Tukes, Sermons, and McCray families.
This story is inscribed on a historic marker installed at Prince Rodgers Road and No Bridge Street.
Founder’s Day honors descending generations by recalling the contributions and the impact the Legacy Honorees had upon Hobbstown and the wider community.
Mrs. Evelyn Field – Historian, educator, clubwoman, organizer
Mr. Charles Hobbs – Businessman, entrepreneur, employer
Mr. Nearo Williams – Political Activist, Teacher
Mr. Cornelius Hobbs – Community Volunteer…Fire and Emergency Rescue
Miller Field Dedication
Mr. David Miller and Mr. Philip Miller are regaled as mentors for many Hobbstown youth athletes. The brothers were a force behind The Raiders, local semi-pro baseball team. Miller Field is dedicated to their long commitment and influence upon the Hobbstown community.
SATURDAY, August 21, 2021 6pm
The Legacy Gala – the recognition and celebration of activists, educators, entrepreneurs and community influencers- a celebration of our intwined family and history. Dining, music, and dancing. Vendors.
‘A Century of Community on Display’ is housed and hosted by the Macedonia Baptist Church Family. Walk through and enjoy the vintage photos, artifacts, and family trees of the Hobbstown families that dreamt, built, and nurtured generations of this community.
SUNDAY, August 22, 2021 10am
Morning Prayer Service and Brunch
We close the Hobbstown Centennial Weekend with sustenance - prayer, food, and drink.
The Macedonia Baptist Church was founded in 1922 by Rev Amos Hobbs. The Church has served as the religious, cultural, and social center of the community. We return to this ‘heartbeat’ of the community with praise for the past and hope for the future with a Special Service led by Deacon David A. Hobbs.
The Family & Friends Reunion, held August 1995, acknowledged seventy-five years of kinship between the original settlers – the Hobbs, Bryant, Hicks, Miller, Murdock, Proctor, Tukes, Sermons, and McCray families. The Hobbstown Centennial is planned to commemorate the strengths and the successes of those founding families and their descendants.
You can Support the Hobbstown Centennial –
- The Hobbs Family Union, Inc is a New Jersey Non-Profit, 501(c)(3). Tax deductible Contributions to the effort are appreciated.
- Attend the Centennial! Purchase tickets for one or all the events!
- Committee chairs and volunteers are needed for the following sub-committees: Activities, Entertainment, Visual Media, Family History, Fundraising, and Historic Preservation.
- Individual family units are encouraged to support the operating budget with donations of goods or services, journal ad purchases, and importantly your participation.
The Hobbs Family Union
Board of Trustees
Kenneth Hobbs, President
Pastor David D. Hobbs, Vice President
Karon Patterson, Registrar
Nan Hobbs Bennett, Recording Secretary
The Hobbs Family Union, Inc (HFU) is organized to research. preserve and edify the history of Hobbstown. Our mission is to record and report the little-known aspects of a community formed by Blacks in the early 20th century as a haven from racism and economic oppression.
The original organizing committee included: Kenneth Hobbs, Pastor David Hobbs, Karon Patterson, Nan Hobbs Bennett, Sharon Hatch, Vernie Miller, Johnny Hobbs, Lawrence Hobbs, Dr. Beverly Murdock, Michelle Hobbs Alvine, Maceo Mahaffey.
Hobbstownis100@gmail.com www.hobbstownis100.com
POB 8524, Piscataway, NJ 08855
Dr. Steven Hobbs - A Historical Perspective
HFU Karon Patterson, Nan Hobbs Bennett, Steve Hobbs with Bridgewater Council President Pedrosa
Shanel Robinson, Somerset County Commissioner
Chris H. Rose, Friends of Brodgewater History, Inc.
Alllen Kurdyla, Bridgewater Council V, President
