New Jersey history

Discover how New Jersey labor leader Matthew Maguire organized the first Labor Day parade in 1882, and how Labor Day became a national holiday.

Explore the intriguing tale of New Jersey Governor William Franklin, son of Benjamin Franklin, and his divided loyalties during the American Revolution.

This is a story that I love putting together. It combines a New Jersey story paired with history and food!

Reader's Digest posted an article that highlighted the most historic towns in America.

I find it fascinating to learn about historical figures, events, and locations.

If you like secrets and you love New Jersey this is right up your alley. One publication has named the Garden State's best-kept tourist attraction secret. Do you think you can guess what it is?

I haven't done a historical article in a long time, but I always enjoy it when I can bring a bit of New Jersey history to you.

How much do you know about the history of New Jersey? From Mastodons to Murphy, a lot has changed over the centuries in the Great Garden State.

Once again I want to bring to you a piece of our history. American history which is from right here in the Garden State. A way for us to get a better look into the deep roots of the American story that we have been part of right here in New Jersey.

If you love the creepy, strange, intriguing, haunted, or just odd places in America then this is a location you need to put on your must-visit list. For me, it is right up there with the Winchester Mystery House in California. I don't know if it's haunted, but it is the strangest home I have ever been in...