Tag: Historical
Fort Delaware
The back of the fort as seen from Fort Mott. We noticed on one of our visits to Fort Mott that a ferry runs among… read more Fort Delaware
Greenwich Tea Party Monument
Most Americans know what the Boston Tea Party was, but not many are aware the act was not unique to Boston. Nope, there were a… read more Greenwich Tea Party Monument
Olde Stone House Village
This small park is in Sewell in Gloucester County, pretty close to the Pebble Palace. What a brilliant idea. People are always sad to see… read more Olde Stone House Village
Alloway’s Rock
How I’ve not seen or heard about this place sooner I don’t know, since it’s just up the road a bit from Friendship. This rock,… read more Alloway’s Rock
Smithville
Smithville was a factory town founded by Hezekiah B. Smith in the 1860’s and lasted until the 1920’s. What makes this town stand out from… read more Smithville
Green Sergeant’s Covered Bridge
NJ’s last “original” covered bridge and one of only two in the state, the Green Sergeant’s bridge almost met its end in 1960. The bridge… read more Green Sergeant’s Covered Bridge
Scarborough Covered Bridge
One of only two covered bridges left in NJ, Scarborough is tiny as far as covered bridges go; it’s only 55′ long. Depending on who… read more Scarborough Covered Bridge
Hadrosaurus Discovery Site
This tiny historically significant area can be found tucked away in Haddonfield, at the dead end of a tiny road. Across from this area was… read more Hadrosaurus Discovery Site
