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New Jersey History

New Jersey History


So much New Jersey History is here – in South Jersey!

Did you know that Walt Whitman lived in South Jersey? Did know that the world’s first dinosaur skeleton was found in South Jersey? Did you know that Washington traveled through New Jersey during his retreat from Philadelphia? How about that Einstein lived in Princeton for several years? All these facts are true, and you can visit all of these places in South Jersey.

 

South Jersey has been the setting for many historical events including The Revolutionary War, The American Civil War, the Underground Railroad, New Jersey Women’s History and New Jersey African American History. So if you want to see some historic New Jersey sites, look no further.

 

From historic New Jersey museums and historic New Jersey homes and buildings to famous battleships and more – there is plenty of fascinating history to investigate in South Jersey.

Click here to learn more about exciting historic New Jersey sites and tours…





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