New Jersey History

Thank the Pilgrims? Nah. Thanksgiving is really a Jersey thing.

This is pure American history and what makes it so intriguing is that this piece of U.S. history is right here in New Jersey.

If you like secrets and you love New Jersey this is right up your alley. One publication has named the Garden State's best-kept tourist attraction secret. Do you think you can guess what it is?

So what exactly is weird? When it comes to a building what do you think of when you hear "it's a weird building"?

There is so much history in New Jersey, and the story of the oldest hotel in the state is a really interesting one.

Once again I want to bring to you a piece of our history. American history which is from right here in the Garden State. A way for us to get a better look into the deep roots of the American story that we have been part of right here in New Jersey.

So let's snap a picture in your mind, a picture of the Garden State circa 1956. I came across this fantastic vintage promotional movie for New Jersey and I wanted to share this trip down memory lane with you.

RIP to an iconic South Jersey tree known as The Salem Oak.

Irreplaceable historic resources in the Garden State are constantly in imminent danger of being lost forever, facing numerous challenges from neglect to Mother Nature's wrath.

New Jersey's oldest AND smallest elementary school opened its door for their final school year. The school opened in 1832, and the building (built in 1872) housed no more than 50 students. And, I'm not crying - you're crying.