by Brad Fay | Feb 6, 2025 | Historic Sites
“Valley Forge” and “Morristown” are famous names of winter encampments of George Washington and the Continental Army during arduous winters of the American Revolution. Less famously—but with equal strategic importance—the Continental Army also encamped twice in...
by qdlab | May 9, 2024 | Historic Sites, Hunterdon County Historic Courthouse
Best known as the site of the infamous 1935 Lindbergh kidnapping trial, the Hunterdon County Courthouse is one of the oldest surviving county courthouses in New Jersey. Built in 1828, it serves as a fine example of Greek Revival civic architecture....
by qdlab | Jul 4, 2023 | Historic Sites, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum
Located at the National Historic Register-listed Mt. Zion AME Church in Skillman, NJ, SSAAM is the only museum in central New Jersey telling the African American story from the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the present day. Presently open only by appointment,...
by qdlab | Jul 4, 2023 | Black River & Western Railroad, Historic Sites
BR&W is the “little railroad that could,” serving the community for over 50 years. The volunteer staff is dedicated to preserving railroad history and offering the opportunity to experience old-fashioned steam railroading in Hunterdon County, New Jersey....
by qdlab | May 17, 2019 | Grounds For Sculpture, Historic Sites
Grounds for Sculpture is a spectacular, sprawling private park near Trenton filled with more than 270 contemporary sculptures, unusual landscape features, and quiet places to sit and contemplate. Adults and families will find much to enjoy here, including...
by qdlab | May 17, 2019 | Historic Sites, William Trent House
William Trent House was built about 1719 by the man for whom Trenton was named. It became the house of the first governor of New Jersey, Lewis Morris. Hessian Troops occupied the house during the Revolutionary War. The museum boasts outstanding restored...
