A century of opening our doors
The Hillside Avenue Historic District runs 27 acres between Watchung and Martine, holding some of the finest turn-of-the-century architecture in Union County. We are the neighbors who look after it.
For more than a generation, the Hillside Avenue Historic District Association has opened Plainfield's grand old houses to the public. Our tours take visitors inside Queen Annes, Colonial Revivals, and shingled Victorians along one of New Jersey's most intact nineteenth-century streets, with docents sharing the architecture and stories of each home. Proceeds support preservation, education, and the upkeep of the district.
How it works
Upcoming tours
A running history of our tours
Browse the tour posters below, a record of the events that have brought neighbors and visitors to Hillside Avenue over the years.
Plainfield historic house tours & events
A running record of the tours and celebrations that bring Plainfield’s historic districts together. Where tickets are still open, they’re linked below.
Sun Dec 14, 10am–4pm. Historic Plainfield decked for the holidays. Advance $35 / $40 same day. Proceeds to Save the Queen City.
TicketsSat Oct 22, 3–9pm (last ticket 7:30). Family-friendly evening tour of the Queen City’s most “boo-tiful” homes. 100% of proceeds to Save the Queen City.
DetailsNov–Jan. HAHDA’s annual Luminaries fundraiser — the district glowing end to end. Proceeds go to the Starfish Food Pantry.
plainfieldluminary.com · FacebookSaturday, July 25 · 5pm · $60. Five houses, each with a different course — from appetizers to cordials on the porch. A walkable evening; includes red and white wine. Starts at Swain Galleries, 703 Watchung Ave. Hosted by the Crescent Historic District — we’re glad to help our neighbors fill the tables.
Buy tickets (Crescent)Tickets & payment go to the Crescent Historic District · CrescentHistoric@gmail.com
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit · Plainfield, New Jersey
