Check out this list of Sussex County libraries with museum pass programs for free admission to New Jersey museums. Some of these Sussex County museum pass programs also offer free admission to NJ state parks, public gardens, and nature centers.… Read more...
Check out this list of Union County libraries with museum pass programs for free admission to New Jersey museums. Some of these Union County museum pass programs also offer free admission to NJ state parks, public gardens, and nature centers.… Read more...
Check out this list of Warrren County libraries with museum pass programs for free admission to New Jersey museums. Some of these Warrren County museum pass programs also offer free admission to NJ state parks, public gardens, and nature centers.… Read more...
Looking for fun things to do in New Jersey on a cold or rainy day? Are you or someone else in your family fascinated by stars, planets, black holes, and all things astronomical? Consider a trip to one of the numerous planetariums in New Jersey!… Read more...
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...
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...
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...
With chilly weather approaching here in New Jersey, many of us are going to be looking for fun indoor things to do – especially those of us with kids! As a mom, I love when I can find an educational place to take my kids that’s fun as well.… Read more...
This past weekend, my youngest son and I were looking for things to do on a rainy day in New Jersey. We decided to check out the Air Victory Museum in Lumberton, New Jersey. Let me tell you, this is one of those “Jersey Gems” that I often mention and more people ought to know about.… Read more...
