By 1765, the Bordentown stage line was well patronized among individuals crossing the terrain of New Jersey. From the days when it took four days to travel from Bordentown...
Following the end of the Revolutionary War and subsequent years with the implementation of the US Constitution, the adoption of the Bill of Rights, and the creation of political...
Almost a decade had passed since Joseph Borden and other delegates from the colonies met within the walls of the Stamp Act Congress to address concerns over taxes legislated...
In June of 1783, the Revolutionary War with England was drawing to a close. Although America had gained its independence as a self-governing nation, there were numerous revolts instigated...
The Battle of Saratoga proved to be a major accomplishment for the Continental Army as it persuaded French officials to formalize an alliance of military strength with the American...
In the summer of 1777, British General Sir William Howe set into motion an ambitious plan to strike at the heart of American democracy. Known as the Philadelphia Campaign,...
It is said that the rebellious fight for independence was galvanized by the powerful inspiration that firebrand revolutionary Thomas Paine brought to his pamphlet, Common Sense, in 1776. As...
The high caliber impact that Gilbert Stuart left on the world of early American art is huge. His name resonates through the halls of well-maintained galleries where oiled portraits...
If you look on the map of the state of New Jersey, you can pretty easily pinpoint where several destinations are located based on their geography. Cape May, High...
As the 17th century was drawing to a close, the sparse number of Quaker settlers residing in Farnworth’s Landing continued to make the most out of their peaceful and...
