Tag: History

On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It has been said that “To go forward, we must learn from our past.” The truth is that to go forward, we must learn our past – not only the survey courses taught in history class but also our local past, the past that defines us and where we live.

The centuries-old Grover House will undergo a key renovation to preserve a little bit of Monmouth County’s rich history.

After a 116- year run, Sickles Market is closed.

Nature offered a picturesque backdrop across Sandy Hook Bay as a part of Middletown’s history was brought back to life.

Local authors David Hamilton Golland and Seamus Sionnach announce new book releases

“O say can you see” might be the five most famous words for any American. And while “The Star-Spangled Banner” is considered one of the most challenging songs to sing thanks to its wide-ranging melody, even if you aren’t a vocalist, you certainly know the tune (you’re probably humming it right now).

Avenue has a long history: 65 First Ave. has been home to a real estate company and an insurance company. It once housed Mrs. Gerber’s Used Book Store, Al’s Produce, Fowler’s Novelty Store, Webb’s Shoemakers and Fish & Chips, a seafood restaurant that held its grand opening on Good Friday 1969.

The rain was holding off, just barely, at the Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church on Sycamore Avenue Oct. 14 as members of the Daughters of the American Revolution Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter gathered for a graveside ceremony honoring two former members.

From World War I’s Signal Corps and homing pigeons to the development of modern night vision goggles, Fort Monmouth, almost 100 years old, holds a rich history and fabled past.

New Jersey is the home of the first boardwalk in the United States. Built in 1870, the Atlantic City boardwalk spans approximately five miles along the Atlantic Ocean and today offers tourists many options for fun in the sun.