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Finn’s Point National Cemetery in Pennsville, created for Confederate dead, also houses the remains of 13 Russian turncoats who joined Nazi forces.
The post ‘That Place Is Haunted’: Confederates, Nazis Buried Side by Side in Salem County Cemetery appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
The 21-foot memorial—an initiative of the Ancestors Speak 313+ project—is being built at the historic Siloam-Hope First Presbyterian Church.
The post Elizabeth Monument Will Pay Tribute to Africans Buried in Unmarked Graves appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Searching for our state's notable dead may seem macabre, but these graveyards offer up history, art, serene landscapes and even poetry.
The post Visit These New Jersey Cemeteries For a Fascinating Walk Through History appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Muhammad Ali—who would have turned 80 years old on January 17, 2022—is Cherry Hill’s most recognizable homeowner ever.
The post A Look Back at Muhammad Ali’s Life in Cherry Hill appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Paterson’s mayor wants Hinchliffe Stadium to host an MLB game. Why he and others think it could, and should, happen.
The post ‘A Real Field of Dreams’: Paterson, Baseball Greats Pitch MLB Game in Negro Leagues Stadium appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years, but the prehistoric creatures can still be found all over the Garden State.
The post Best Places to Discover Dinosaurs in New Jersey appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
The Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park and Museum of Rowan University, set to open in 2023, is an investment 65 million years in the making.
The post Can You Dig It? NJ Fossil Park & Museum to Offer Rare, Up-Close Look at Dinosaurs appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
May Brill is still on her mission to raise the profile of women in the military.
The post Meet the 96-Year-Old Advocate for Female Veterans appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
From small wooden shacks to awesome stone marvels, these depot delights will stop you in your tracks.
The post A Guide to Jersey’s Treasure Trove of Historic Train Stations appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
In 1959, Payton I. Flournoy Sr. was named the first Black police chief in Burlington County, and one of the first in the nation. At a recent Black Lives Matter rally—in a park named after him—his daughter shared part of his story.
The post When a Palmyra Cop Broke the Mold appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Stephanie Kip's online interviews feature a range of subjects associated with the now-demolished Morris Plains hospital, including Woody Guthrie’s daughter and a former girlfriend of Bob Dylan's.
The post Oral History Project Documents Storied Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Here's how the Garden State lured many of America’s chief executives to visit our coastal resorts.
The post The Jersey Shore’s History of Wooing U.S. Presidents appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
The Garden State has been home to many leading suffragists, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucy Stone.
The post Jersey’s History of Voices for Women’s Rights appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
One hundred years ago, the renowned feminist from Mount Laurel celebrated the passage of the 19th Amendment. But her fight didn’t end there.
The post The Lifelong Activism of Suffragist Alice Paul appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Watch the late Mount Laurel activist Alice Paul and others battle for the ballot.
The post PBS Miniseries ‘The Vote’ to Spotlight Struggles of Women’s Suffrage appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Do you know about the Garden State's ties to some of our country's most famous historical figures?
The post 10 Fun Facts About New Jersey and U.S. Presidents appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
When a long-forgotten radio program from 1944 resurfaced, Lieutenant John Markowitz's relatives heard him speak for the first time.
The post A Jersey Soldier’s Voice Emerges from the Past appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Our state is the sum of triumphs, tragedies, social upheaval, innovation, creativity and cultural milestones.
The post 29 Moments That Shaped New Jersey appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
In the past five years, Manasquan's bridge, built in 1883, endured two repairs. Some residents hope to save the structure. Monmouth County weighs the options.
The post Deciding the Fate of the Glimmer Glass Bridge appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Meet Jersey residents Peter Fantacone and John Santillo, some of the last remaining Americans from the original D-Day invasion force in 1944.
The post 75 Years Later, Local Veterans Recall D-Day appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, which opens May 23 in the rehabilitated house, aims to promote civil rights–related advocacy.
The post Historic Home, Once a Hub of Black Activism, Reopens in Red Bank appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
The legacy of Renaissance man Paul Robeson has been virtually erased from American history. On the centenary of his graduation, the university is working to restore it.
The post Robeson Remembered: How Rutgers is Saluting an Oft-Overlooked Giant appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
The school's new campus, which opened last September, features a three-story academic building and a 533-bed dorm with ocean views.
The post How Stockton University Landed on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Since operating its first trip on February 15, 1969, the PATCO Speedline has helped transform South Jersey.
The post Celebrating 50 Years of the PATCO Speedline appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Let's show some affection for the Garden State's rich history—from the creation of the Jersey jughandle to the birth of the blueberry business and South Jersey’s Underground Railroad.
The post 12 Reasons to Love New Jersey History appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
New Jersey has a knack for breeding iconic singers and musicians. Here are eight pivotal moments in the careers of some of the Garden State’s most famous performers—plus one group of invaders from England and a slightly rotund fellow from Philadelphia.
The post 8 Great Moments in NJ Music History appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Reflecting the state’s panoply of world religions, treasured sites welcome and inspire strangers as well as congregants. We visited 12, from awesome to austere. Here they are, in alphabetical order.
The post Sacred Spaces: Visiting 12 of NJ’s Holiest Sites appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Jersey’s fossil history is full of intrigue—and landmark discoveries.
The post Jersey’s Fossil History Shows that Giants Lived Here appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
In "The Real Lolita: The Kidnapping of Sally Horner and the Novel that Scandalized the World," author Sarah Weinman shines a light on the New Jersey girl who inspired the controversial novel.
The post The Untold Story of The Real Lolita appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
The Military Technology Museum of New Jersey has about 100 U.S. and foreign military vehicles, spanning from World War II to the Cold War. It also showcases New Jersey’s contribution to wartime manufacturing.
The post A Showcase For Military Tech in Wall appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
On Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, the September 11 anniversary and Veterans Day, volunteers plant flags on the lawns of Clifton's sprawling municipal complex, each bearing a nameplate identifying a local vet, living or deceased.
The post Grand Old Flags Fly in Clifton appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Newark’s historic cathedral soars to spiritual and architectural heights.
The post This Majestic Newark Cathedral is Sacred and Superlative appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
What went on between the ears of the legendary Princeton genius? More than 60 years after his death, we’re still pondering that mystery.
The post Revisiting Einstein’s Brain, Six Decades Later appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
A new book documents the Revolutionary exploits of Cape May privateers against British ships.
The post When Cape May Had a Navy appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Fifty years after his assassination, the civil rights leader still inspires three lifelong activists who were privileged to work alongside him.
The post They Walked With Dr. King appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
New Jersey women have shaped the direction of the state and the nation. The New Jersey Women’s Heritage Trail features 94 sites that help tell the story of their achievements.
The post On the Trail of Women’s History appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
225 years ago, North America’s first manned flight touched down in southern New Jersey.
The post A Happy Landing for America’s First Hot-Air Balloon Flight appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
A new book about the 1947 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers profiles important members of each team.
The post Red Bank’s George Stirnweiss, The Forgotten Yankee appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
A Warren County estate where history and a bit of presidential mischief were made stands as a monument to the Gilded Age.
The post Rutherfurd Hall, A Still-Lavish Estate, Revisited appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.
Some 570,000 men, Captain Harry S. Truman among them, passed through Camp Merritt before shipping off to fight in the war.
The post When Jersey Sent Troops to the Front appeared first on New Jersey Monthly.