Author Archives: Michael Menche

In 2019 longtime Lambertville resident Sandy Hanna published “The Ignorance of Bliss: An American Kid in Saigon,” her remarkable memoir (available at Farley’s Bookshop in New Hope and on Amazon) about growing up in Vietnam from 1960-1962. We talked to … Continue reading →

On stages throughout the area, J.B. Kline is celebrated for his virtuoso guitar chops and his blues, R&B and acoustic performances. Lambertville’s native son and bard is also an accessible, warm neighbor and teacher, whether at his music store at … Continue reading →

Since late summer, visitors to the Lambertville Free Public Library have been treated to a dazzling vision of Time, Nature and our sister river towns. Bob Heath Jr. sought a mural for the rear wall of his neighboring Exxon Station … Continue reading →

Steps are underway to restore Lambertville’s old stone jail in picturesque Mary E. Sheridan Park, between the gazebo and The Kalmia Club. The Lambertville Historical Society is working with the City of Lambertville on the restoration, and we seek help … Continue reading →

“History, family, environment and community” motivate Steve Meserve and his crew to fish for shad each year. On May 12 Steve hosted an LHS group on Lewis Island. In the iconic cabin, he reviewed Lambertville’s best-known tradition and his family’s … Continue reading →

Following is the last set of insights from artists participating in Plein Air Plus on March 10. What is there about Lambertville and the Delaware Valley’s historic character that inspires you as a painter? History and character of the area. I feel … Continue reading →

Today’s snowy weather would not have kept Edward Redfield, the renowned New Hope impressionist dedicated to plein air painting, indoors. He was known to stand for hours outside to paint his iconic wintry scenes. In advance of Plein Air Plus on March 10, … Continue reading →

Plein Air Plus takes place March 10! In 2013 the Lambertville Historical Society launched this community-oriented fundraising event to draw upon one of the key themes that has defined the Delaware Valley for more than a century, namely art. Initially, … Continue reading →

In 1903 Sarah A. Gallagher, at the age of 81, published “Early History of Lambertville, N.J.” She concluded the work with a remarkable poem in which she contemplates the industrialization of her city “while resting on Mt. Hope’s green hillside.” With … Continue reading →

Sue Jaques 4-SHES “Hallelujah” Musically, I grew up in the late ‘40s, 50s and 60s, so the holiday songs hard-wired into my brain are mostly from that period. My dad played his favorites on our “record player,” later a stereo, … Continue reading →