History
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The Sandy Hook Lighthouse and the Revolutionary War
A committee of the New York Provincial Congress instructs Major William Malcolm to dismantle the Sandy Hook lighthouse in the then-disputed territory of Sandy Hook, now in New Jersey, on this day in 1776, telling him to “use your best discretion to render the light-house entirely useless.” Continue reading
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Keeping up with Hamilton’s history
The upcoming 2014-2015 season will see the Historical Society of Hamilton bringing local history subjects to area residents at their monthly meetings which begin on March 3, 2014. Continue reading
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Governor Joseph Bloomfield and the Continental Army
Future New Jersey Governor Joseph Bloomfield becomes captain of the third New Jersey Regiment of Foot in the Continental Army on this day in 1776. Continue reading
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All About Frenchtown
I really enjoy going to Frenchtown. It is a lovely little area with plenty of history. The first time I went there I was picking up my spinning wheel at The Spinnery. Since then, I go back for a day trip whenever I can. Continue reading
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For the Love of Fly Fishing: Meisselbach Fly Reels
At a fly fishing show back in November, I came across an antique reel I was just drooling over. After a little bit of thought, I decided to get it. Besides being an incredibly important fly reel in fly fishing equipment history, it had a special meaning for this Jersey Girl. It was manufactured in… Continue reading
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The Second Battle of Trenton
We are all about the underdog. We fight for what’s right. We took on the greatest country in the world at the time and won. We’re Americans. That battle put 1,800 men with little to no formal training against 8,000 professional soldiers – and won. We’re Americans. Continue reading
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Historic Mullica Hill
Set deep in South Jersey’s scenic southern farmlands of Gloucester County, Mullica Hill, settled in the late 17th century and built mostly during the Civil War era, has the best of the past and present. Continue reading
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