The Day New Jersey Was Almost Invaded It was a wake-up call, a realization that the unexpected could unfold on any coast. As the threat of German U-boats loomed, South Jersey found itself at the forefront of concern, positioned strategically at the mouth of the Delaware River, becoming a potential prime target. In the early …
The LOST Streets of North Wildwood The North Wildwood that we all love today was built off of one man’s dream of creating the perfect island. Its shape, waterways, and beaches were all designed over 100 years ago but, the final outcome was very different than what was planned for. The Wildwood Video Archive was …
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 Lost Cape May Race Track: A Forgotten Piece of History In the 1800s, one sport captivated Americans like no other—it wasn’t baseball, which was just gaining traction, but horse racing. The Lost Cape May Race Track Throughout New Jersey, horse racing tracks flourished along the coast. What many may not know is that Cape …