Take a walk into the past to see a little bit of history at the Jersey Shore. Now a State Park, this site is home to historic buildings, great stories, and American history dating back to the 1800’s.
When most people think of the New Jersey Shore, they probably think of the beaches, boardwalks, or maybe even the popular reality TV show. They probably don’t think of the 1800’s industrial age and the […]
Explore an Island in the New York City harbor that was once a U.S. army military base dating back to the 1700’s. Today it’s a National Landmark open to the public.
A look into the non-public side of Ellis Island and how some of the now abandoned portions of the hospital complex look today.
How a walk in the woods led to uncovering an old process for harvesting and transporting giant blocks of ice. The process was so impressive that even Thomas Edison visited the area to record some of his first film footage.
How a walk on a nature trail ignited a fire to step back in time. What are these tunnels? Why are they on the side of a mountain? What were they used for?
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