Historic Jersey
Burr-fect Together: No Musical for History’s Villain
November 6, 2015
Alexander Hamilton’s slayer died in disgrace. The latest insult: He never got a musical. ...
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Pension Fight Inspires Film
October 16, 2015
Freeheld, starring Julianne Moore and Ellen Page, depicts Laurel Hester's fight to pass on her pension to partner Stacie Andree after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer....
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Elegant Autos on Edison’s Lawn
October 13, 2015
On October 18, sophisticated gear heads can view 90 classic cars at at the inaugural Edison Concours d’Elegance, on the grounds of Thomas Edison's estate....
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Newark turns 350 years old in 2016 and a year-long celebration kicks off this weekend. Take our quiz to learn about Newark's history!...
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Offbeat Princeton: Exploring the Road Less Traveled
October 9, 2015
The lesser-known attractions of Jersey's Ivy League haven....
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13 Haunting Ghost Tales and Trails
October 8, 2015
Journey through time as you traverse the streets of these historic downtowns on these frightening (and enlightening) ghost tours....
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Appealing Apples: The History of Ralston Cider Mill
October 6, 2015
Once a year, volunteers in Mendham crank up the historic Ralston Cider Mill. The result: A sweet and tangy juice that’s worth the wait....
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The Blast That Rocked NJ
September 10, 2015
On September 12, 1940, the Hercules Powder Company Kenvil Works plant explosion killed 51 people....
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Season Premiere of “Drunk History” Spotlights New Jersey
August 31, 2015
Comedy Central's popular Drunk History is back for another booze-infused season of historical reenactments, and the season three premiere just so happens to feature the greatest place on earth. ...
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Alexander Hamilton’s Garden State Legacy
August 25, 2015
As "Hamilton" explodes on Broadway, we explore some of the famous spots where the founding father once tread....
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Just Chillin’: DiCosmo’s Italian Ice
August 4, 2015
Elizabeth has changed, but not the DiCosmo family, which has made Italian ices the old-fashioned way for 100 years. ...
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President Cleveland is hungry! Too bad his namesake service area has been out of service since Hurricane Sandy....
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Sailing Survivors: Ancient A Cats
July 27, 2015
Relics of the 1920s, single-masted A Cats still skim the waters of Barnegat Bay....
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Yanks Sell; Cubs Win (Almost)
July 23, 2015
An ace pitcher from Bloomfield nearly makes history for the Chicago Cubs....
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Quiz: New Jersey’s Revolutionary War History
June 25, 2015
Think you know your local history? Take our quiz to find out. ...
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Quiz: Think You Know New Jersey?
June 18, 2015
Our 10-question quiz will determine if you have what it takes to call yourself a true New Jersey native....
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Defending the Fort
June 17, 2015
As Sandy Hook prepares to greet summer visitors, its guardians ponder the future of Fort Hancock. ...
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Visit this "Land Before Time" haven before it closes doors in September. ...
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In her new novel, Judy Blume recalls the scary days when airplanes seemed to rain from the skies over her native Elizabeth....
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You’re From Where!? 10 Weird Jersey Town Names
May 21, 2015
These Garden State spots each have their own unique stories to tell....
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