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Having a lot of fun with this one! Such great New Jersey Motorsports history.
Please share this petition to save the Tomlinson Mansion.
The story of America’s oldest white oak, 619 years, stood guard over a meeting between George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette. Distributed by 1091 Media, our film is now available for rent or purchase. Perfect for tree lovers and history buffs!
Please enjoy & share this link to my photos of the John Abbott II House in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey.
Peter Cavicchia ran for Newark City Commissioner in 1929. He was elected to the 72nd, 73rd, and 74th Congresses as a Republican serving from March 4, 1931 to January 3, 1937 in the House of Representatives representing New Jersey’s 11th congressional district.
He was the first member of Congress born in Italy and the first Italian-American to be elected from a New Jersey district. This historical website about him may be of interest:
We are pleased to introduce and welcome another new and timely addition to the Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair muster roll for 2019 - Save Ellis Island, Inc.! What better time for this organization to join the ranks of participants at the as our country once again grapples with the heated issue of immigration. Along with the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island has become a symbol of our immigration past. It stands as a reminder that we are a country built on the foundation of immigrant moxy and determination against all odds; on the dream and belief that a new and better life was possible here. It is that dream that continually fueled the growth of our country from the early colonial period through to the present day. Most among us have immigrant roots in our own family histories and it is high among the goals of Save Ellis Island Inc. to help us connect to those stories. While its primary mission is to rehabilitate the historic Island buildings and create compelling exhibitions it’s broader objectives are to “communicate, tell stories and begin dialogues about those who bravely came before us to help build the country we live in today; remind us where we came from, and tell us who we are;” and to create “a place of learning and intellectual exchange.” So make sure Saturday, September 14th is on your calendars and plan to spend a few hours at the State History Fair at in Manalapan. Look for the Save Ellis Island table, learn about what they do and get inspired to connect with your own family immigration stories - whatever they may be!
Father’s Day Celebration – Tribute to Captain James Elwood McBride....
Edited for Tribute from The McBride Family Oyster Enterprises
by Ambassador Dr. Jacqueline McBride-Jones, Daughter of Captain James Elwood McBride, June 16, 2019
In Remembrance…Honors Bestowed on Father’s Day, 2019
Captain James Elwood McBride was the first African American boat owner, captain, and entrepreneur in the oyster industry, within the Mid-Atlantic region. He was the owner of boats: Popeye, Ronnie and Melvin, Ariel, and W. L. Rose. After Captain McBride’s tragic death in 1963, Mrs. Lucy McBride, an entrepreneur, became CEO and one of the first “Women CEO of the Maritime” to own and operate a fleet of boats. Also, Mrs. McBride was the first African American women to serve as the Parent Teachers Association, P. T. A., President in the region.
Let's add Capt. McBride to NJHS events and recognition. Thank you, Ambassador Dr. Jacqueline McBride Jones
Looking for CARS years 1929-1991 for an HBO series. Filming April 2019-October 2019.
Please send email to:
[email protected]
**Include Photo, make, model, and availability
**Must be within 50 miles of Hudson Valley
**Paid a day rate
Thank you!
December 1~
I wrote this for the The Record yesterday about New Bridge Landing's open-house summer tour. I absolutely loved the spot. Thanks to the Bergen County Historical Society for their overwhelming hospitality.