Things To Do In New Jersey – Old Barracks Museum

Old Barracks Museum Combines Education with Entertainment, Thrilling Thousands of Visitors Annually

On a blustery, bitter cold and snowy Christmas night, General George Washington led 2400 troops across the Delaware River into New Jersey and marched on Trenton to attack the British and Hessian troops. The Battle of Trenton (the first of two) was short, and the Americans emerged victorious, marking a momentous turn in the Revolutionary War.… Read more...

Visit Morristown National Historical Park!

A while back, I introduced you to Gateway National Recreation Area and alluded to the fact that New Jersey is home to more national parks than one might initially think. Today, in observance of what seems like the winter that WILL NOT END and in light of the fact that some of our state has even more snow in the forecast in the near future, I’d like to introduce you to Morristown National Historical Park.… Read more...

Things To Do In New Jersey – The Afro-American Historical Society Museum

Looking for a place to celebrate African American History Month in northern New Jersey? Consider a visit to The Afro-American Historical Society Museum, located in the Greenville branch of the Jersey City Free Public Library. This Jersey City museum was organized in the late 1970’s to promote research, and to collect, preserve and exhibit items of historic and cultural significance to the African American community.… Read more...

Things to Do In New Jersey – The Peter Mott House

New Jersey is home to a number of African American historic sites and, since February is African American History Month, I plan to feature a number of these sites on Things To Do In New Jersey this month. Many of these sites are free or inexpensive to visit and offer an important perspective on the role New Jersey and its citizens played in the quest for freedom for enslaved blacks, the struggle for civil rights for 20th century African Americans, and African American citizens who played a prominent role in the history of New Jersey and our nation.… Read more...