Hey there! Hope you had a great weekend – the weather sure was beautiful! My family and I enjoyed some time on a local farm and spent much of the weekend outdoors. This week, there are a ton of fantastic New Jersey events coming up.… Read more...
May 7, 1951 – On this date in New Jersey history, actor Robert Hegyes was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Hegyes grew up in Metuchen, New Jersey, and graduated from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University), with a B.A. in Speech/Theater and Secondary Education. He became famous for his portrayal of “Epstein” (Juan Luis Pedro Felipo de Huevos Epstein) in the award-winning ABC comedy series, Welcome Back, Kotter.… Read more...
May 6, 1937… On this date in New Jersey history, the German airship Hindenburg exploded as it attempted to dock at the Naval Air Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The fiery tragedy resulted in thirty six deaths and marked the end of the airship era due to shattered public confidence.… Read more...
Hey everyone… Happy Monday! Well, it sure was a great weekend to be outside! We had a great time at the “Day In Old Monmouth” event at Poricy Park in Red Bank (more on Poricy Park soon!). I hope you were able to get out there and enjoy some of the fun things that were going on in New Jersey.… Read more...
On this date in New Jersey history, singing superstar Frankie Valli was born in Newark, New Jersey. Born Francesco Stephen Castelluccio in 1934, Frankie began his professional singing career in 1951 as a guest singer in the Variety Trio with fellow New Jerseyans Nickie DeVito, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Macioci.… Read more...
On this date in New Jersey history, singing superstar Lesley Gore was born. Although born in Brooklyn, Lesley was raised in Tenafly, New Jersey and attended the Dwight School for Girls in nearby Englewood. She became famous when her song “It’s My Party” became a number one hit in 1963 (It was the first hit single for producer Quincy Jones).… Read more...
Hey there! Hope you had a great weekend and you were able to get out and enjoy some of the fantastic things to do in New Jersey! There are lots of great things on tap for this week and I’ve rounded up some of the top things to do in New Jersey right here!… Read more...
Yippee!!! Spring has sprung and, like many New Jersey school children, my kids will have spring break next week. Some of you may even have your kids home from school this week. It has become something of a tradition in our family to make spring break a week of New Jersey day trips.… Read more...
In June of 1777, one of the largest battles of the Revolutionary War took place on the rolling farm fields and woodlands of Monmouth Court House in Central New Jersey. It was a sweltering hot day, and nearly as many men died from heatstroke as did from losses to the enemy.… Read more...
Among all the fun things to do in New Jersey this week, there are a number of unique events that you’ll want to check out. From literary events to historical events to prehistoric technologies, Things To Do In New Jersey has the scoop on all of the great events happening around the state.… Read more...
