Ninety three years ago Charles Lindbergh, Jr., son of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh, was kidnapped from his home. JD Solomon, retired journalist, regards this as the most notorious crime in NJ. This case resulted in the “Lindbergh Law”: federal kidnapping act.

The Historical society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood invites you to come to our meeting on Wednesday evening April 23rd at 7:30 PM to learn about this tragic kidnapping, criminal hunt and trial. The meeting takes place at the Historical  Shady Rest Country Club in Scotch Plains.

JD Solomon is a Westfield resident and retired journalist who gives presentations about historical true crime at senior centers and community organizations in Union County. He is the author of two historical novels.  His first, The Tinen Killings, is a thriller about aging Civil War veterans in Philadelphia in 1898. He second, Home News, is a thriller about bootlegging set in his home town of Bay Shore, NY, in 1928.

The Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood invites you to come to our meeting on Wednesday evening April 23rd beginning at 7:30 PM to learn the details about this tragic kidnapping, criminal hunt and trial. The meeting is free and open to all and is held at the historic Shady Rest Country Club, 820 Jerusalem Road (at the corner of Plainfield Ave) in Scotch Plains. Refreshments and fellowship follow the presentation. For questions, please email Info@HistoricalSocietySPFNJ.org or call 908/322-6700 Extension 230.

The Osborn Cannonball House Museum, located at 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be open to the public from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Costumed docents will be available to give tours of the c. 1750 house, once owned by the Osborn family whose two sons fought in the American Revolution. The antique house is steeped in local history and has many stories to tell.

The museum will have on display, from their vast antique clothing collection, late 19th and early 20th century traveling clothes to accompany their “Coming to America and Scotch Plains” theme. There will also be games for kids to play and a fun craft!

In addition, The High School History Club of Scotch Plains/Fanwood will be at the museum sponsoring a soft pretzel sale. All proceeds of the sale will benefit the museum maintenance fund. Come out to visit our town museum and support our High School students’ pretzel sale.
We look forward to seeing you on June 1st!

Admission to the Osborn Cannonball House is free and the museum is open the first Sunday of every month from 2-4 p.m., March to December, or at other times by appointment. For any questions call 908 322-6700, Ext. 230 or email Info@HistoricalSocietySPFNJ.org.