Tag: History

The breakneck pace of our day-to-day lives often fails to leave us enough precious seconds to consider the path we have traversed, all the turning points along the way, and where we want to end up. But it’s a question AncientArtifax founder Brian Gorsegner regularly examines.

New Jersey and New York have, at times, had a contentious relationship. It is usually the result of issues, like raising commuter taxes, determining which state can claim ownership of the Statue of Liberty, or that Staten Island secession movement.

There’s no shortage of news coverage for those wishing to learn more about Netflix building a state-of-the-art facility on a large portion of the former Fort Monmouth. One interesting tidbit left out of most news coverage, though, is that movies and television shows have already been produced on the site – by the U.S. Army Signal Corps.

Monmouth County is steeped in history and the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) wants to help unpack all of it.

Visitors to Monmouth Museum’s new exhibit “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” will see historical and contemporary photos; multimedia interactives with short games and additional footage, photos and information; and historical objects such as campaign souvenirs, voter and protest memorabilia.

What can be tall and deep at the same time? Why, trees, of course. Towering trees with deep roots have been a source of inspiration and consolation for philosophers, poets and artists, to articulate existential struggles of human life.

On March 5, 1886, the first documented lynching took place in New Jersey – and not far from Red Bank. Now, volunteers throughout the community are working on a project to honor the life of the man who was murdered that day.

The Monmouth County Historical Commission awarded grants to 10 projects, including one at The Parker Homestead-1665 for renovating the historic house's kitchen.

“Recipes from the Ladies of Parkerville: History from the Hearth” is a cookbook filled with local history that may be the perfect antidote for this not-so-normal holiday season.

By Allison Perrine The historic homes along Officer’s Row on Fort Hancock are mostly vacant and in varying...