Trips by Transit: Discovering History in Trenton
From Revolutionary relics to scenic tree-lined streets of historic homes, gaslights, and churches, New Jersey’s capital is filled with historical landmarks, most of which are open to the public.
Exploring Mount Tabor: Ocean Grove’s Countryside Counterpart
Located in Morris County, New Jersey, the community of cottages known as Mount Tabor is one of the region’s most unique villages.
Keansburg Is a Bargain Beach Town but Not for Long
Once a popular summertime Shore destination for New Yorkers that suffered damage from hurricanes, Keansburg, New Jersey, is finally coming back to life.
The Ghosts of Trenton: Signs Help Tell the Story of New Jersey’s Capital City
Trenton, New Jersey is filled with ‘ghost signs’ advertising organizations and businesses that once operated within the city.
The Ghosts of Jersey City: The History Behind the Signs
You may pass them daily, but here is the story behind the companies featured in some prominent fading signs in Jersey City.
Mansion Atop the Mountain: Kip’s Castle in Verona
The Gilded Era estate is now owned by Essex County and is open for tours and events on the grounds.
Liberty State Park: New Jersey’s Gift to America
Jersey City’s largest green space features diverse attractions that range from restaurants to a bird sanctuary, but the land wasn’t always so pristine.
The Ghosts of Newark: Signs From Another Era Still Dot the City
New Jersey’s largest city is literally filled with signs of its prosperous past. Curiosity got the best of us, so we dug up the history of some of the city's more prominent ghost signs.
Lawsuits, a Sewing Machine Tycoon, and Absolutely No Music: The Storied Past of Jersey...
Abandoned following a devastating fire in 2007, the Gothic-style church and parsonage at 158-162 Mercer Street has a particularly colorful - and at times, 'silent' - history.
History Alongside the Highway: Newark’s Plume House Dates Back 300 Years
The invention of celluloid camera film, which revolutionized the industry, occurred in Newark. However, the building in which it was invented, and the history behind the structure, might surprise you.
