New Jersey History & Landmarks - Christine Milcheck

NJ Historical SitesChristine Milcheck shares some of her favoriteplaces in New Jersey to get closer to history

The HermitageHo Ho Kus

Visited by George Washington and hisstaff during the American Revolution.

High Point MonumentSussex

Created and dedicated to the Americanservicemen who served in World War I.

Grover Cleveland BirthplaceCaldwell

President Grover Cleveland was born inthis house back in 1837.

Edison National Historic SiteWest Orange

The renowned inventor's laboratory, offices,and archives are fascinating places to visit.

Indian King TavernHaddonfield

In 1777, the New Jersey Assembly met hereand approved the Great Seal of NJ.

Long Pond IronworksWest Milford

This facility ran from 166 until 1882, producing iron for allsorts of uses. Today, its ruins are still a gorgeous landmark.

Old Barracks MuseumTrenton

These remnants from the Colonial era is one ofthe last standing structures of its kind.

Walt Whitman HouseCamden

Walt Whitman lived on this property for overten years until he passed away in 1982.

Boxwood HallElizabeth

Once the home of Elias Boudinot (president of the ContinentalCongress), who ratified the peace treaty with the English.

 Fort MottPennsville

The fortifications which define the aesthetic of the structurehail back toe the Spanish-American War.