When the Lindbergh baby was kidnapped on March 1, 1932. Hopewell became the center of the universe. Reporters from all over the world, along with their photographers descended on Hopewell hoping to get a story. Gebhart's Hotel on West Broad became their center of activity, staying open 24 hours a day. Broadcasting and telegraph hookups were set up all over town. As the State Police searched the Sourlands for clues, so did the reporters, often finding clues that were never followed up. This went on for ten weeks until the body of the baby was found on Carter Road just outside of town.

Jim Davidson will share his stories of the Lindbergh kidnapping along with a presentation of many never before seen pictures of of those whirlwind weeks in Hopewell and the Sourlands.

About the Speaker
​Jim Davidson is a renowned  speaker about the Lindbergh case, and author of three books on the subject. A former Hunterdon resident and history teacher, he served as the president of the East Amwell Historical Society and as a member of the township’s Preservation Committee.

Co-sponsored by the Hopewell Public Library, Hopewell Valley Historical Society and The Hopewell Museum

- Attend the event in person in Fellowship Hall at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church,
                80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525.
        The in-person event is free and open to the public – No registration is required.
- Or attend the event online via Zoom – Click here to register for online only