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October 22, 2015 comments

Well-known, Yet Not Known: The History of Princeton, NJ

The History of Princeton, NJ Princeton, NJ is renowned for being home to the iconic Ivy League university. However, very few people actually know the history of how Princeton came to be the town it is today. How Princeton gained

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Old Ardena Schoolhouse Central NJ Historical Landmarks,

October 7, 2015 comments

Old Ardena Schoolhouse: A Little Piece of History in Howell, NJ

Old Ardena Schoolhouse Howell, NJ Sitting on Old Tavern Road on the border of Farmingdale and Howell, NJ is the Old Ardena Schoolhouse. This historic site, which was once a one room schoolhouse where boys and girls in the 1800s

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September 11, 2015 comments

The War Of The Worlds Hits New Jersey

It’s a day unlike any other on October 30th. You and your family are getting prepped for the next night’s bunch of trick or treaters. You and your kids have just gotten out of the grocery store, bags filled with

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August 18, 2015 comments

New Jersey’s Most Famous Longtime Resident: The Jersey Devil

The Jersey Devil has been a staple of New Jersey culture before America had even become its own nation. As one of the most famous “residents” in history, the tale of the Jersey Devil has captivated the imaginations of New

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August 17, 2015 comments

The Fantastical World Of New Jersey’s Great Depression Attractions

New Jersey has been a hotbed of artists for as long as anyone else can remember. Sometimes, those artists earn their successes in the form of music, such as with Frank Sinatra and Bruce Springsteen. Other times, New Jersey’s artists

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August 17, 2015 comments

A Guide To New Jersey Lighthouses And Their History

Pre-modern Lighthouses Lighthouses date all the way back to 285 B.C., a time when Pharaohs ruled in Egypt, Ancient Greece was thriving and the Zhao Dynasty was just coming into power in China. Before hundred-foot towers were constructed to guide

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August 5, 2015 comments

Longstreet Farm In Holmdel: Fun In The Sun For Kids

These days, many parents are worried that their children feel detached from nature. With the ever-ongoing urban sprawl, many children throughout New Jersey will likely grow up without much idea of what life on a farm is like. Luckily for

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June 19, 2015 comments

Thomas Edison

Edison He was charismatic. He was brilliant. He had famous rivalries and electrocuted an elephant to death. He created jobs, factories, and some of the most important inventions known to man. He was the Wizard of Menlo Park, and