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14 THINGS TO DO IN MORRIS COUNTY March 26, 2024
Did you know America’s first national historic landmark is in Morristown? Discover Morris County by exploring important heritage destinations that have been attracting visitors and notable guests for over 300 years. 1. Acorn Hall
This Victorian Italianate style villa is a lasting example of upper middle-class life in the late- nineteenth century Morristown. Home the Morristown Historical Society, Acorn Hall hosts changing exhibits on local histo...
7 TRAVEL ITINERARIES TO EXPLORE NJ WOMEN'S HISTORY March 06, 2024
March is Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history, and society. It has been observed annually in the United States since 1987. The stories of women’s lives and accomplishments are embedded in every aspect of New Jersey’s past. Beginning with New Jersey’s native inhabitants, women contributed to the state’s economy, politics, education, scientific advances, arts, culture, and religious life. These stories ...
CAMDEN COUNTY: RAILS TO TRAILS February 05, 2024
Not far from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge sits a vacant historic house built in 1734 facing away from the street towards the water. It is situated on the site of the first English settlement in what is now Camden, then called Cooper's Ferry. William Cooper took ownership of the land in 1689 from William Penn's Shackamaxon. Willam Cooper's grandson, Benjamin, built the house and tavern while his other son, Samuel, inherited the ferry service. In 1777-78, the ...
VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING December 05, 2023
It is that time of year when we all generally agree, it is getting too cold to go outside! But there are still opportunities to support and “visit” some of your favorite New Jersey historic sites via your living room! Check out several opportunities below!
Battleship New Jersey - YouTube Channel
Started in 2018, the Battleship New Jersey YouTube Channel has over 1,000 videos for the public’s enjoyment! Most videos are between 5 and 15 minutes long...
THE LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE OF NEW JERSEY October 02, 2023
What comes to mind when you think about the Jersey Shore? Boardwalks? Sand? Ocean? Pizza, fries, and lemonade? How about lighthouses? Of course, most New Jerseyans are familiar with the Cape May Lighthouse or even the Absecon Lighthouse along the Atlantic Ocean. Did you know that New Jersey is home to 23 lighthouses? Lighthouses wrap around the state from the Barnegat Lightship along the Delaware River all the way north to the Robbins Reef lighthouse in the Upper Bay. T...