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DISCOVER SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY WOMEN’S HISTORY October 05, 2020
South Jersey is the southernmost portion of New Jersey and is considered part of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. It is comprised of seven counties located between the Lower Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean – Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem. The region exhibits both geographical and cultural differences from the northern part of the state. South Jersey features expansive woodland and farmland and some stark ling...
DISCOVER CENTRAL NEW JERSEY WOMEN'S HISTORY May 18, 2020
Central New Jersey is known as the crossroads of New Jersey and is made up of six counties – Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, and Union. It is only a short drive up the turnpike to Northern New Jersey and encompasses nearly half of the Jersey Shore. Central New Jersey is also the location of the state capital in Trenton and some of New Jersey’s most important historical events transpired here. In an effort to highlight some of central New Jersey’s histo...
DISCOVER NORTHERN NEW JERSEY WOMEN'S HISTORY March 04, 2020
Northern New Jersey may be best known for its proximity to New York, but it is also home to some women’s history attractions that are open for you to explore!
Northern Jersey is comprised of eight counties – Bergen, Union, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren. Northern New Jersey is home to Taylor Ham (yes, it’s Taylor Ham not pork roll), the most shopping malls in one area, and the George Washington Bridge, one of the world’s busiest motor ...
DISCOVERING NEW JERSEY’S HISTORY LICENSE PLATE June 18, 2019
In 1995, the Discover NJ History License Plate was established by the New Jersey Historic Trust to support historic preservation activities within the State. The mission of the Trust is to advance historic preservation in New Jersey for the benefit of future generations through education, stewardship and financial investment programs that save New Jersey’s rich heritage and strengthen its communities. Nearly 25 years later, the Discover NJ History License Plate Fund is ...
GHOSTS ON THE COAST: JOURNEYING THROUGH NEW JERSEY’S HAUNTED HISTORY IN ASBURY PARK April 17, 2018
Asbury Park, NJ is known for the Stone Pony and its world famous musicians, but some believe it’s also home to an abundance of paranormal activity. Like many places along the Jersey Shore, Asbury Park has its fair share of ghost stories and sightings. Visitors have reported spirits walking along the boardwalk, appearing in the Paramount Theatre and Convention Hall, and at Asbury Lanes. This history of hauntings is not new. In 1894, famous American author Stephen Crane p...