Tag: slavery
Food for the Soul
Few people associate the history of Monmouth County with slavery, nor the rest of the state for that matter, yet New Jersey was the last northern state to abolish the act.
Library’s Race Talk Looks at Slavery
In thinking of the history of slavery in the U.S., southern states may come to mind. But there was certainly slavery happening in northern states as well, including New Jersey – the last northern state to abolish slavery.
Author Uses Property Records to Reveal History of Slavery in Monmouth...
LITTLE SILVER – An overflow crowd of almost 75 people at the historic Parker Homestead listened to author and County Historical Commission member Joe...
Lincroft's Hidden Cemetery
By Muriel J. Smith
LINCROFT – A Monmouth University professor and her students are leading the way to restore long-forgotten 19th century cemetery to a...