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The Berkeley and Carteret Grant
A copy of the 1664 document that led to the settlement of New Jersey.

Revolutionary Battles
Towns like Fort Lee, Bound Brook and Springfield seem so much like many other towns - it's hard to imagine them involved in key battles during our revolution. They helped to define NJ as "the crossroads of the American Revolution."

Captain John Outwater of the Bergen Militia
Outwater's Company of Militia is a present day association dedicated to recreating the history of this original company of the Bergen Militia that existed from 1777-1783.

The Underground Railroad
Tour guide from the State of NJ showing many of the underground railway stops in the state.

Dover - The History of a Town
This illustrated history shows the progression of a typical New Jersey town over the years.

Ellis Island
The main entry point for millions of immigrants is still attracting scores of visitors seeking information on their ancestors.
HistoryChannel.com: Ellis Island Set

Crossing the Hudson - George Washington Bridge
An illustrated history of the construction of this major suspension bridge between NY and NJ.

The Lindbergh Kidnapping and Trial
A collection of articles as collected by Hunterdon Online - the county where the crime occurred. See this other perspective also, from: Ellis H. Parker, Detective.
HistoryChannel.com: Kidnap!

Come On Over - The Palisades Amusement Park
Where a dime buys the most - If you were alive in the 60s you certainly remember this radio jingle. Listen to it again! Also see more: Radio History.

Transportation - Bergen County Retrospect
One entry at random - 1932: Congested intersection of Routes 4 and 17 (then Route 2) is rebuilt into a cloverleaf. You don't really need to be told that it's still congested 70 years later, do you?

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