Piscataway Historical and Heritage Society

09/03/2026

🥖 EAT. SUPPORT HISTORY. WIN! 🏆
Join the Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society for our Panera Bread Fundraiser!

Panera Bread, Centennial Ave, Piscataway
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
🥗 Dine-In • Takeout • Online

3 Categories • 3 Prizes!
🏆 Largest Purchase — $50 Panera Gift Card
🎟️ Supporter Drawing — $30 Panera Gift Card
⏰ Early Supporter Drawing (4–6 PM) — $20 Panera Gift Card

📸 Take a photo of your receipt and email it to [email protected] to participate.
Eat local. Support local history. And you could WIN!
Please SHARE and bring a friend!

Dan Surman
President Piscataway Historical and Heritage Society

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09/02/2026

WHAT IF PISCATAWAY’S NEXT COMMUNITY LEADER IS READING THIS?

You don’t need a title.
You don’t need years of experience.
And you certainly don’t need to know everything about Piscataway history.

You just need to care about your community and be willing to step forward.

The Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society is looking for local residents interested in becoming more involved—and perhaps considering a leadership role with our Society for 2026–2027.

Leadership has a funny way of opening doors you never knew were there. You meet people. You discover abilities you didn't know you had. You become more connected to your community.

And sometimes the greatest result isn't what you accomplish.

It's who you become while doing it.

So here's our question:

If you could make ONE difference in Piscataway, what would it be?

👇 Tell us in the comments. We'd genuinely like to hear from you.

And if you're curious about getting involved with the Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society, comment “INTERESTED” or send us a message.

Dan Surman, President
Normande Browning, Vice President
Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society

📧 [email protected]
📞 848-216-9547

08/28/2026

🏛️ We're Back! First Meeting Since Summer Break 🏛️

The Piscataway Historical Society is kicking off the fall season! Join President Dan Surman and Vice President Normande Browning for our first meeting since summer break.

📅 Tuesday, September 8 · 7:00 PM
📍 JFK Library

On the agenda: a look back at The Founding Families of Piscataway, 1666, plus 10 things you didn't know about the Runyon family.

We'll also share details on our Founders Day Luncheon at Historic Raritan Landing (Dec. 18), our Panera Bread fundraiser (Sept. 17), our booth at the Piscataway Bike Tour (Sept. 26), and a new project to map the town's historic homes — we need your help!

Curious about joining the board? We have open officer positions too.

Come share what historical spots you explored this summer — we can't wait to catch up!

Dan Surman President
Normande Browning Vice President

Reach out to us at [email protected] or call/text 848.216.9547

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08/20/2026

History lives through the stories we continue to share.

Join the Piscataway Historical & Heritage Society on September 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the JFK Library, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway.

We’ll discuss our summer activities, explore Piscataway’s founding families and present “10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Runyon Family.” We’ll also share plans for Founders Day and opportunities to help shape the Society’s future.

Dan Surman, President
Normande Browning, Vice President
[email protected] | 848-216-9547

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07/13/2026

The Summer Break Meeting for July 14th has been rescheduled for July 21st 700pm
at the JFK library

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06/29/2026

When the Sky Fell on Piscataway
The Great Tornado of 1835 and the Birth of American Tornado Science

We are adding this presentation to our agenda for our September meeting.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP to [email protected]

Thanks
Dan Surman
President
Piscataway Historical and Heritage Society

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06/17/2026

History is not only preserved in museums and archives—it is carried forward by the next generation.

I'm proud to support Eagle Scout Candidate Aidan Crawley as he works toward earning the rank of Eagle Scout. His project will help preserve Piscataway's history by updating and digitizing Piscataway's Story, creating educational resources that will benefit local students, libraries, and our community for years to come.

If you have a few minutes on Saturday, June 20, please consider stopping by and supporting this worthwhile effort.

📅 Saturday, June 20
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 River Road Fire Company
102 Netherwood Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854

Every car wash helps bring this project one step closer to reality while helping preserve the story of our town for future generations.

Thank you for supporting Aidan's journey to Eagle Scout.

— Dan Surman
Local Real Estate Advisor

06/17/2026

Signed up for Grant Writing Workshop through East Jersey Old Town and Arts Institute of Middlesex County for next week.....

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06/15/2026

The Piscataway Cultural Arts Advisory Commission is inviting artists of all ages .....

See attached flyer.

Dan Surman
President, Piscataway Historical and Heritage Society