Many New Jerseyans know that Fort Lee is a town that sits atop the majestic Palisades at the foot of the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge (and a town that has found itself at the center of a certain “Bridgegate” scandal in recent years).… Read more...
Located on the banks of the Delaware River in Titusville NJ, the historic ground that is now Washington Crossing State Park was the starting point for one of the most pivotal moments in American history. After crossing the icy Delaware into New Jersey on Christmas night in 1776, General George Washington and the Continental Army landed here and began their march to Trenton where the battle that turned the tide of the American Revolution occurred.… Read more...
This week’s top events in New Jersey include a spectacular ballet performance, the commemoration of a pivotal New Jersey event during the American Revolution, a thrilling acrobatic performance at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, and more!… Read more...
Hey there New Jersey friends! What a week! This warm weather has been a bit crazy, but it has been an absolutely beautiful time to be out and about in the Garden State nonetheless. There are lots of awesome New Jersey events happening around the state featuring food and wine, history, fine arts and crafts, and fun fall activities!… Read more...
Hi there, New Jersey friends! Well, my kids’ school year is winding down and I’m so excited to be kicking off summer in New Jersey! I can’t wait to be able to explore more of New Jersey with my family over the next few months!… Read more...
A while back, I introduced you to Gateway National Recreation Area and alluded to the fact that New Jersey is home to more national parks than one might initially think. Today, in observance of what seems like the winter that WILL NOT END and in light of the fact that some of our state has even more snow in the forecast in the near future, I’d like to introduce you to Morristown National Historical Park.… 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...
