The American Revolution inspired many people of various backgrounds to join in the common cause of independence. Two men, who served in both the Continental Line and their respective county… Continue reading “WEBINAR – Genealogy of a Patriot: The Stories of Benjamin Flynn and Oliver Cromwell”
Originally Published on October 18, 2021 The colonial province of New Jersey never tried anyone for witchcraft. The only legal record concerning a “witch” is the lawsuit brought by Abigail… Continue reading “Abigail Sharp: New Jersey’s One Witch”
Written by Regina FitzpatrickOriginally Published on March 17, 2021 Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Women’s History Month! Thank you all so much for attending today’s webinar Genealogy Research Stories: Women of New… Continue reading “Webinar: Genealogy Research Stories: Women of New Jersey”
Any notion of a rigged 2020 national election pales in comparison to America’s real “Stolen Election” eighty three years before — in New Jersey. Republican state senator Lester H. Clee… Continue reading “WEBINAR – The Real “Stolen Election”: Frank Hague and New Jersey’s 1937 Race for Governor”
NJSL PRESENTS: A Black History Month Special Event The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People Please join us in celebrating Black History Month as we screened the 3-part, New… Continue reading “The Price of Silence – The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People”
Written by Andrew Dauphinee Originally Published on June 19, 2019 In honor of Juneteenth, Guy Weston gave us an insightful look into one of New Jersey’s greatest historical treasures: Timbuctoo. … Continue reading “The History of Timbuctoo, NJ: First African American Enclave Program Recap”
Did you know one of the first documented Indonesian families in the US lived in Elizabeth, NJ, before WWII? Award-winning author Brian Kimmel presents a fascinating “local history” edition of… Continue reading “VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – The First Indonesians in the Tri-State Area: A Hidden History of Migration & Survival”
In 1759, Christoffel Vought built a fine stone homestead on 285 acres of prime farmland in northern Hunterdon County near modern-day Clinton, NJ. His family soon grew to become prominent… Continue reading “WEBINAR – The 1759 Vought House: A Loyalist Homestead in Revolutionary Hunterdon County”
NJSL PRESENTS: A Black History Month Special Event The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People Please join us in celebrating Black History Month as we screen the 3-part, New… Continue reading ““The Price of Silence” – The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People”
On a dark night in 1932, America’s most beloved hero, Charles Lindbergh—the “Lone Eagle”—had his world shatter when his infant son was snatched from his nursery in what the press… Continue reading “WEBINAR – Crime of the Century: The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping, The Trial, and The Price of Fame”
