New Jersey
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Memorial Day Events in New Jersey
Memorial Day – generally considered the unofficial kick-off to summer, many attend BBQs or head down the shore. Others look to buy a new car. Well, it is important to remember the real reason we can enjoy a long weekend – those who gave their lives for this great country. Continue reading
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Lafayette Added to the National Register of Historic Places
One of my favorite places in North Jersey is Lafayette. The Township was named in honor of the distinguished patriot, the Marquis de Lafayette, on the occasion of his triumphal return to America in 1824. Continue reading
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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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The Fly Fishing Show: Somerset, NJ
One of the things I love about New Jersey is the diversity of activities you can do here. You can swim in the Atlantic. You can hike part of the Appalachian Trail. You can gamble in Atlantic City. You can experience a variety of different cultural delights in Newark. 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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Fish and Wildlife’s Garden State Deer Classic
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Garden State Deer Classic is slated for January 9 – 12, 2014 as part of the Garden State Outdoor Sports Show taking place at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ. 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
