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Grover Cleveland Birthplace | Caldwell, New Jersey
Grover Cleveland Was The 22nd And 24th President Of The United States He was the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms. Cleveland was born in Caldwell, New Jersey, where his father as the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The family moved away when the future president was four years old. His birthplace is a historic landmark in Caldwell. Visitors are not allowed to take photographs inside the home most of the time, but I took some outside photos of the home dressed up for the holidays! The home is open year-round from Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free. Always call ahead to…
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Sea Bright Rising
Sea Bright Was Hit Hard This small New Jersey shore town was especially hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Teenager Charlotte Nagy heard about the upcoming storm and decided to make a documentary about the town before, during, and after the storm. The section of the video before the storm is especially poignant since some parts of the town will never be the same. A YouTube Sensation After uploaded the video to YouTube it became a sensation! She used music from the rock group Train and lead singer Pat Monahan saw the video and wanted to help. The band will come to Sea Bright and give an acoustic performance for…
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The Historic Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters (2012) | Wayne, New Jersey
The Dey Mansion The Dey Mansion in Wayne, New Jersey, was the temporary headquarters for George Washington during the Revolutionary War. This historic home is now part of the Passaic County Park System. George Washington wrote over 300 letters in the front room (which served as his office). George Washington also slept here! (George slept all over New Jersey!) Further Reading And Viewing Here is a great video about the Dey Mansion: To read about another place where George Washington stayed: Henry Doremus House | Montville, New Jersey and you can also read about the invention of the telegraph: Historic Speedwell | Morristown, New Jersey. Thanks for visiting New Jersey…
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Fort Hancock at Sandy Hook
Fort Hancock At Sandy Hook Fort Hancock in Sandy Hook was a military fort that operated from 1895 until 1974. The fort played an important part in defending New York harbor and New Jersey, especially during World War II and the Cold War. The fort is on the Sandy Hook Bay side of the barrier spit of Sandy Hook, surrounding the iconic Sandy Hook Lighthouse. The next photo is the chapel: The former movie theater, which is now a theater for stage shows: Officers’ quarters: History House, a restored house on Officer Row: The Mortar Battery: The Battery Potter, the nation’s first disappearing gun battery: To…
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Sandy Hook Lighthouse | Highlands, New Jersey
Sandy Hook Sandy Hook is at the very beginning of the New Jersey shore. It is a barrier spit extending out into the Atlantic Ocean. On one side is Sandy Hook Bay, and on the other side is the Atlantic Ocean. New York City is visible in the distance. Sandy Hook Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States. It was first lighted in 1764. The lighthouse was outfitted with a Fresnel lens in the 1800’s. There are splendid views in every direction from the top of the lighthouse. On one side is Fort Hancock, a former United States Army Fort which was…
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Wildwood Days | Wildwood, New Jersey
The Wildwoods The Wildwoods in New Jersey are several beach towns by the Jersey Shore. They are considered to have the best beaches in New Jersey and some of the best beaches in the entire United States. Wildwood is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year! They are not at all like nearby Cape May. They have amusement parks, doo-wop architecture, and are family oriented. You can eat some frozen custard, deep-fried Oreos, and of course seafood. Bobby Rydell sang a song about the place: And it is true that the beaches are magnificent and enormous! The Boardwalk is also famous and is home to many eating establishments and nearby several…
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Visiting Cape May
Visiting Cape May The downtown area of Cape May, New Jersey is charming. It is a very busy beach resort town, and the beach is great – but so are strolling around, eating and shopping! To get to Cape May, you get off at Exit 0 on the Garden State Parkway! You can take bike around town, take trolley rides, and also ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Below is Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, founded in 1911. The Towne Crier: Welcome Friends Old and New, Linger Here A Day Or Two Cape May had a long history as a whaling town: Dedicated to…
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The Painted Ladies of Cape May!
The Painted Ladies of Cape May Lovely Cape May, New Jersey has one of the largest collections of Victorian homes in the United States. The entire town has been designated a historic landmark, mostly because of the Victorian homes. Cape May is considered by some to be America’s first summer resort. The Victorian homes were mostly built after a terrible fire which destroyed much of the downtown area in 1878. These homes are brightly painted with gingerbread trimmings and many are now serving as bed-and-breakfasts. In the photo above you can see the Chalfonte Hotel which has a long history in the town. Mark (my husband)…
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The Cape May Lighthouse | Cape May, New Jersey
The Cape May Lighthouse Is One of the Classics The iconic Cape May Lighthouse in Cape May Point State Park at the southern tip of New Jersey has lighted the way for about 180 years. You must climb 199 steps to the top — and we did it! The first picture below is the light at the top of the lighthouse. It is a working automated light. The view from the top is spectacular. On one side is Delaware Bay, with the state of Delaware in the distance, approximately 14 miles away. One day I hope to take the ferry ride from Cape May, NJ…
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Patriotic Cape May!
Patriotic Cape May Lovely Cape May, New Jersey was America’s first summer resort. The above building, Congress Hall (now a hotel) was the summer White House for President Benjamin Harrison. Many of the old Victorian houses are now bed-and-breakfasts. You may also want to read my post about The Cape May Lighthouse. Thanks for visiting New Jersey Memories!
