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Atlantic County History And State Seal
September 11, 2015 comments

The History Of Atlantic County

Atlantic County NJ’s Intriguing History The sandy beaches, beautiful ocean, and lively, fun boardwalks: these are the things that many people use to describe Atlantic County.  Out of the twenty one counties around the state, Atlantic County is probably the most

NJ History
September 8, 2015 comments

The 10 Worst Storms To Hit New Jersey

We all remember Hurricane Sandy, and the damage that it caused throughout the Jersey Shore. As great as our state may be, it has been privy to quite a few incidences of pretty awful weather. Sandy isn’t the worst storm

NJ History
The Old School History of Mason Jars
September 7, 2015 comments

Mason Jars: Jersey Had Them Before It Was Cool

If you look in almost any super hip and trendy bar or restaurant, you probably will see food or drinks being served in a Mason jar. Mason jars, which were originally used as canning jars, have become a trendy serving

Jersey Shore History
Woodrow Wilson Hall in Monmouth University Campus
September 7, 2015 comments

The Haunted Estate of Woodrow Wilson

The Haunted Estate of Woodrow Wilson In Monmouth University, there exists one massive, imposing building that resembles a bizarre cross between a castle and the White House. Inside it is the interior of a 15th century church from Europe, a

Historic Sites
Abseecon Lighthouse
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

Day Trips
NJ Mummers
August 14, 2015 comments

The Mummer’s Parade: A History

Anyone who has lived near Philadelphia is well-aware of the traditional Mummers Parade that happens every year on New Year’s Day. Adults clad in flamboyant costumes resembling an extraordinary hybrid of peacocks and circus clowns gallivant down the streets playing