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VISIT THE ONLY REMAINING OFFICIAL ROYAL GOVERNOR’S MANSION September 05, 2025
While you are exploring Perth Amboy, be sure to make your way to Kearny Avenue or you’ll miss this important piece of American history filled with political intrigue, divided loyalties, and family tragedy. Completed in 1764, the Proprietary House has served as a stylish hotel, a private mansion, a retirement home, a boarding house, and now a museum. Yet, its most significant period is when it served as the residence of New Jersey’s Royal Governor William Frank...
REVOLUTIONARY RIVERSIDE RETREATS July 23, 2025
New Jersey, often dubbed the "Crossroads of the Revolution," holds more history within its borders than many realize. Beyond the famous battlefields, our state is interwoven with a network of rivers, canals, and waterways that were not just scenic backdrops, but vital arteries for both strategic military movements and transformative economic innovation. So, while the rest of the state is heading down the shore this summer, sojourn by a refreshing waterway and ...
NEW JERSEY’S LITERARY LEGACY: WRITERS AND THEIR HOMES May 13, 2025
New Jersey’s Literary Legacy: Writers and their Homes invites readers to explore the historical and cultural landmarks that have inspired authors and continue to captivate the imagination of visitors today. From the storied halls of Princeton University to the bustling street of Camden, New Jersey offers a rich experience for book lovers, aspiring authors, and history enthusiasts alike. The Walt Whitman House
Step back in time to the hu...
DISCOVER THE PAST. PROTECT THE FUTURE. April 15, 2025
Before Georgian and Victorian buildings, and even before the wigwams, wickiups, and longhouses, pre-historic creatures inhabited New Jersey. South Jersey, in particular, is a “hot bed of dino action.” Located just 15 miles away from the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum in Haddonfield, Hadrosaurus foulkii was the first dinosaur to be discovered and described in North America. The Hadrosaurus foulkii Leidy site is now a National Historic Landmark! Other famous S...
HISTORY IN BLOOM PHOTO CONTEST March 18, 2025
Journey Through Jersey believes that photos through the lenses of travelers are a great way to showcase our state’s extraordinary history. These images demonstrate New Jersey’s vast historic sites and vistas, the splendor of its natural landscapes, and the character of its communities. The photo contest is open to any photographer or adventurer who believes in our mission of promoting heritage tourism for the benefit of the state’s many and diverse historic sites. Help ...