Category Archives: History

Beer in New Jersey: The Renaissance

There are currently 38 microbreweries in New Jersey and that number could double. Continue reading

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Beer in New Jersey: All the Laws We Never Followed

NJ’s governor during Prohibition declared “I am as wet as the Atlantic Ocean” Continue reading

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Beer Barons of New Jersey: Gottfried Krueger and Max Hassel

A tale of immigrants and gangsters. Continue reading

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Beer Barons of New Jersey: Aert Teunissen van Putten and Peter Ballantine

Hoboken’s first brewer and the man behind the three ring sign. Continue reading

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The History of Beer in New Jersey

The heyday of beer brewing in New Jersey was the early 20th century. In 1900 there were 51 NJ breweries, 25 in Newark. Continue reading

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Photo Tour of the Minors Pt. 4 — The Indies

Visits to Cambell’s Field and Skylands Park Continue reading

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The State of The Nation at 150

Review of the 150th anniversary issue of The Nation Continue reading

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The Decade of the Gun: JFK to KSU Part II

The shootings at KSU ended a decade that began with so much optimism and ended with Americans at war with each other. Continue reading

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The Decade of the Gun: JFK to KSU Part 1

On Friday, Nov. 22, 1963 I was in gym class when the announcement came over the loudspeaker. Continue reading

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Mohonk Mountain House

In 1890, the Mohonk Mountain House was the model Christian resort, promising stewardship, reflection and renewal. Continue reading

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