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THE BLACK DOCTOR OF THE PINES: DR. JAMES STILL February 10, 2023
February is Black History Month! It is the time of year where we, as a nation, celebrate and remember the central role African Americans have had on the development of our country. As a result, Journey Through Jersey wishes to honor the legacy of notable African Americans with ties to the Garden State.
Have you heard about the man called “The Black Doctor of the Pines?” His real name was Dr. James Still. Dr. Still was inspired at a young age to become a d...
NJ’S UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: PETER MOTT HOUSE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MUSEUM February 02, 2023
February is Black History Month! It is the time of year where we, as a nation, celebrate and remember the central role African Americans have had on the development of our country. Journey Through Jersey wishes to honor the legacy of notable African Americans with ties to the Garden State. This week, we would like to present the Peter Mott House Underground Railroad Museum!
Frequent trips down the White Horse Pike in Lawnside, New Jersey presents drivers ...
JOURNEY THROUGH JERSEY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH February 02, 2023
February is Black History Month! It is the time of year where we, as a nation, celebrate and remember the central role African Americans have had on the development of our country. Journey Through Jersey wishes to honor the legacy of notable African Americans with ties to the Garden State.
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Do you know who is regarded as the “the bridge to the modern-day Civil Rights Movement?” Do you know ...
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE TEN CRUCIAL DAYS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION December 27, 2022
After humiliating defeats during the late summer of 1776 in New York, General George Washington and the Continental Army made their way through New Jersey to find lodgings for the coming winter months. Low on morale, supplies, and winter clothing, General Washington and his troops settled in Pennsylvania along the banks of the Delaware River in December 1776 with little optimism for future fighting and the end of many of his enlisted soldiers’ contracts in sigh...
JOURNEYING THROUGH NEW JERSEY’S HAUNTED HISTORY December 21, 2022
During the fall, visitors from across the country come to New Jersey to witness the changing of the leaves and feel the crisp fall air while visiting apple orchards, pumpkin patches, or even feel the sea breeze along the coastal beaches. Daytime visitors to our Journey Through Jersey sites are greeted by various fall festivities and activities, but at night, visitors can find spooky experiences to enjoy. During the month of October, we spotlighted several of our Journey...