Accounts of the history of the Revolutionary War often overlook the Battle of Navesink. The war was less than a year old when the First Regiment of the Monmouth Militia… Continue reading “WEBINAR – The Mysteries of the 1777 Battle of Navesink”
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Disability Information Hub
Resources for Individuals with Disabilities and the People That Support Them New Jersey is committed to being a safe, accessible, and affordable place to live for all people, including those… Continue reading “Disability Information Hub”
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WEBINAR – Legacy of Remembrance: A History of WWI Monuments in New Jersey
Each November 11th, we celebrate Veterans Day, a day to acknowledge the sacrifices of all of our current veterans. However, this day was originally celebrated as Armistice Day, marking the… Continue reading “WEBINAR – Legacy of Remembrance: A History of WWI Monuments in New Jersey”
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Blog Recap: The Social History of New Jersey Asylums
The reports of New Jersey’s State Asylums to the Legislature are now digitized and available online in our New Jersey State Publications Digital Library. These documents are snapshots of how… Continue reading “Blog Recap: The Social History of New Jersey Asylums”
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Proprietary and Colonial New Jersey Research Program Recap
Thank you to Melissa Johnson, CG, for her deep dive into proprietary and colonial records relating to New Jersey. It can be very difficult to navigate records during these time… Continue reading “Proprietary and Colonial New Jersey Research Program Recap”
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Abigail Sharp: New Jersey’s One Witch
The colonial province of New Jersey never tried anyone for witchcraft. The only legal record concerning a “witch” is the lawsuit brought by Abigail Sharp of Woodbridge, New Jersey against… Continue reading “Abigail Sharp: New Jersey’s One Witch”
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New Jersey Outdoors: archive now available online
New Jersey is far more than just a “garden” state. While well known for its vast network of fields and farms, fresh produce and fruit orchards, New Jersey boasts incredible… Continue reading “New Jersey Outdoors: archive now available online”
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How to Find New Jersey State Publications Online
Research strategies for finding New Jersey government documents online
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Genealogical Research Stories: The Basse Class
Thank you all for coming to Basse with me earlier this week! (The verb to Basse, of course, meaning to immerse oneself in all things related to Jeremiah Basse.) I… Continue reading “Genealogical Research Stories: The Basse Class”
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Great Atlantic Hurricane 1944
The Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944 was first detected on September 8th when a pressure fall and erratic winds were noted around the Windward Islands. Named the Great Atlantic Hurricane… Continue reading “Great Atlantic Hurricane 1944”