Battleship New Jersey to Undergo $5 Million Dry Docking for Restoration The iconic Battleship New Jersey, one of the most celebrated naval vessels in American history, is set to undergo a much-needed dry docking for restoration and preservation. The New Jersey Historical Commission, as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act signed into law …
New Jersey’s Lost Golf Course – Ponderlodge The Christian Schmidt Brewing Company, a renowned brewery steeped in history, traces its origins back to the mid-19th century. In 1860, Christian Schmidt, an immigrant from Germany, established the brewery in the city known as the “city of brotherly love,” Philadelphia. Christian Schmidt entered the brewing scene during …
Remembering The Hunt’s Starlight Ballroom Fire In the year 1981, a wind-whipped fire ravaged a row of stores on a sprawling amusement pier located in the heart of Wildwood. This devastating event caused extensive damage, amounting to millions of dollars, and tragically destroyed the site of a historic dance hall. In 1936, the Hunt family …
Cape May’s Sunken Submarine USS S-5 Cape May is filled with tons of history that is sometimes lost due to how much history has happened over the years. One of those stories is the disaster of the United States Submarine USS S-5. As far back as 1916, Cape May welcomed Submarines into Cape May harbor. …
South Jersey’s Ship Graveyard New Jersey has a long and storied history of shipwrecks, with its treacherous coast claiming numerous vessels throughout the years. The state’s location along the Atlantic Ocean, combined with its many inlets and sandbars, made it a perilous place for ships to navigate. Some of the most famous shipwrecks in New …
Hidden Grave On the Garden State Parkway Did you know there is a grave on the side of the Garden State parkway? Many visitors drive down to Cape May or Wildwood every year and may never know that they are driving past the only grave left from an 1800s graveyard. This is Noah Cherry’s story. …
North Wildwood’s Forgotten WWII Tower Being that the Wildwoods sat near the mouth of the Delaware bay, World War II had an impactful effect on the island. World War I, known back then as The Great War, has taught the US that they needed to take measures to ensure that the Delaware Bay and River …
The Death of New Jersey’s Concrete Ship Cape May’s Concrete Ship, also known as the SS Atlantus, is a unique and interesting piece of history. The ship was built in 1918 as part of the United States World War I effort. At the time, the country was in need of more ships to transport troops …
The Haunted Grave on the Cape May Beach It’s no secret Cape May has its share of ghosts and ghost stories. Since it’s America’s First Seaside Resort, generations of travelers have visited the area. Some of these visitors include pirates, Presidents, Revolutionary War soldiers, famous American abolitionists, and everyday people. With its rich history, it’s …
Remembering the Flying Dutchman Lounge Through-out the decades there have been many amazing places to stay and get a drink. For those who can remember, at one point there used to be a Holiday Inn motel here in the Wildwoods. Located at 9601 Atlantic Ave in Diamond Beach, the Holiday Inn was built from Holiday …