Tag: Revolutionary War
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‘Crossing to Victory’ examines Washington’s journey in New Jersey
The Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) of New Jersey released “Crossing to Victory, Washington Recaptures New Jersey” to highlight some of the local events of the Revolutionary War. The 13-minute video examines some of the under-reported events and sites at the park that were vital to the success of Gen. George Washington and the…
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East Brunswick Historical Society honors local Revolutionary War hero
EAST BRUNSWICK – On Oct. 22, the East Brunswick Historical Society hosted an honorary ceremony for Obadiah Norman, a Revolutionary War hero. Manny Alvarez, president of the East Brunswick Historical Society, hosted and emceed the event. Members of East Brunswick High School’s choral group sang the Star-Spangled Banner and “Taps” was performed via trumpet by…
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Mason Gross student’s 360-degree dance video project brings Princeton Battlefield to life
Before starting on her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in dance at Rutgers University–New Brunswick’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, Merli V. Guerra had spent two decades focused on another passion: bringing history to life. She worked early in her career as a historical interpreter for both Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House and the Paul…
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The history of the Battle of Princeton
Thomas Clarke and his sister, Sarah, were expecting a cold but peaceful day on their farm between the small village of Princeton and the larger town of Trenton. The farm field glistened with frost, but soon after that field would glisten with the bayonets of British and American soldiers in the pivotal Battle of Princeton,…
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Colonel Hand march canceled amid COVID concerns
Editor’s note: This is an update to a story previously published. The Colonel Edward Hand Historic March on Jan. 2 has since been canceled. The annual Colonel Edward Hand Historic March re-enactment, set for Jan. 2, has been canceled by Lawrence Township officials because of the increase in COVID-19 cases in Lawrence and the surrounding…
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Opinion: ‘Gimmick’ is how future pipelines will avoid environmental and permitting issues
What if PennEast could secure a pipeline through Hopewell without having to apply for a single permit? Recently, several residents, who live along Jacobs Creek, received a letter from a representative of Sunoco Logistics Partners LP (Sunoco) that it had filed an application for an “Emergency Repair” permit with the New Jersey Department of…
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Opinion: The birth of our nation – we must protect the freedom we have
In Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, the delegates to the Second Continental Congress ratified a declaration of the delegates called the Declaration of Independence. The purpose of this declaration was to set forth the grievances the colonies had against the king and crown in their governance of the colonies. Among other things, the delegates notified…
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Old Bridge welcomes members of the Stride and Ride Relay, paying tribute to the lives lost since 2001 terror attacks
OLD BRIDGE – There were many salutes, handshakes, hugs and tears as the team from the charitable organization Give2Those and Stride and Ride Tactical team visited Old Bridge last week. In front of the 9/11 Memorial Site at the Municipal Complex, the team presented heartfelt tokens – specially made and handcrafted American flags – to…
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Learn how the Bayshore area played a role in the Revolutionary War during program at Old Bridge Library
Learn about Sandy Hook and the Bayshore area at the time of the Revolutionary War during a program at 2 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Old Bridge Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Corner of Cottrell Road and Route 516, Old Bridge. Route 36 through Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Middletown and Sea Bright was a Revolutionary…
