Revolutionary War

September 7, 2022

Fourth Grade and New Jersey History

As the school year begins, I think back to growing up in Belleville and starting school in September. I have many wonderful memories of that time. In sixth grade I was part of the school patrol and guarded the kindergarten door. In middle school, I accompanied the chorus on piano for the first time. In… Continue reading

Essex County, History, New Jersey

Belleville, Lenni Lenape, New Jersey, Revolutionary War
July 30, 2022

National New Jersey Day

This week we celebrated National New Jersey Day. Yes, that’s right. There’s an official day to nationally celebrate New Jersey. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate New Jersey and I thought I would share some interesting facts about our awesome state, which officially became a state in 1776. First of all, we are known… Continue reading

Conservation, Exploring, History, Just Plain Cool, New Jersey, Outdoors, Preservation

Blueberries, Brook Trout, Heritage Brook Trout, Morristown, National New Jersey Day, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, The Garden State
July 2, 2022

New Jersey: The Cradle of Independence

When many think about Independence Day, they often think of places like Boston or Philadelphia. The truth is, New Jersey played an incredibly important role in the birth of our nation. There are plenty of great events throughout the long weekend of celebrate the holiday! Here are some of events that are taking place over… Continue reading

Arts, Cape May County, Conservation, Exploring, Festivals, History, Mercer County, Monmouth County, Morris County, New Jersey, Outdoors, Preservation, Warren County

Avalon, Cape May Coast Guard, Declaration of Independence, Ford Mansion, Morristown National Historical Park, Morven Museum, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Oxford, Princeton, Revolutionary War, Shippen Manor, Wall Township
February 13, 2022

Get Out!

Yesterday my husband and I took advantage of the surprisingly warm weather and took a ride to an area of Sussex County we’ve been wanting to explore for quite awhile. I can’t tell you how happy we did. If you aren’t a fan of the winter (like us), it is easy to just hibernate and… Continue reading

Exploring, History, New Jersey, Preservation, Sussex County

Historical Society, Lenapehoking, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, Sussex County
May 13, 2017

Remembering the Heroes: NNJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Since I was a kid, I liked going to the cemetery. I know it may sound strange. I grew up in a big Italian family and, unfortunately, as each family member passed, they would go to the cemetery. Once I was old enough to go a little further away from home on my bike, I… Continue reading

Essex County, Exploring, History, Jersey Icon, Just Plain Cool, New Jersey, Non-Profits, Preservation, Sussex County

cemeteries, Civil War, Daughters of the American Revolution, Essex County, Revolutionary War, Sussex County, Vets
July 4, 2016

The Old Guard in Morristown

Yesterday my husband and I had the pleasure of hearing the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp give a concert at the Washington’s Headquarters Museum. It was the first time I saw them in person and it was a great event! For those who are not familiar, the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp was… Continue reading

History, Morris County, New Jersey

Continental Army, Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense, Jockey Hollow, Morristown, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, Washingon’s Headquarters, Wick House
June 30, 2016

Independence Day – Jersey Style

Many may not realize the significance of New Jersey in the fight for Independence. Morristown National Historical Park is nationally significant as the site of the 1779-80 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. This amazing place represents patriotism and sacrifice during this pivotal period in our nation’s history. There are multiple… Continue reading

Exploring, Festivals, History, Jersey Icon, Morris County, New Jersey, Preservation

Continental Army, Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense, George Washington, Jockey Hollow, Morristown, Morristown Green, Morristown National Historical Park, Revolutionary Times Weekend, Revolutionary War, US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
July 4, 2015

New Jersey and Independence Day

Independence Day is a day for great American pride. What you may not know is that New Jersey played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. If you want to celebrate our independence in a patriotic way, check out some of these locations and events. Continue reading

Essex County, Exploring, History, Mercer County, Monmouth County, Morris County, New Jersey

Battle of Trenton, Belleville, Continental Army, Delaware River, Morristown, Princeton, Revolutionary War, Sandy Hook, Second River
July 2, 2014

Independence Day Weekend Events in New Jersey

While most people in the tri-state area think the Macy’s fireworks are the hot ticket for the Independence Day weekend, we in Jersey know better! Here are some great ideas to enjoy the long holiday weekend. Continue reading

Bergen County, Camden County, Essex County, Festivals, Gloucester County, History, Hudson County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Morris County, New Jersey, Passaic County, Sussex County, Warren County

Blairstown, Camden, Denville, Essex County, Independence Day, Jersey City, Montclair, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, Ringwood Manor, Sussex County
June 7, 2014

Eunice Wade Beardslee and the American Revolution

I have always loved American history, but more importantly, I love New Jersey history! If you want to experience a truly unique event that combines New Jersey history and Revolutionary War history, you should go to the “real daughter” dedication happening tomorrow in Sussex County. What is a “real daughter” you ask? Let me explain. Continue reading

History, New Jersey, Sussex County

Daughters of the American Revolution, New Jersey, New Jersey history, Revolutionary War, Sussex County