Revolutionary Trenton: The Story and Sites of One of America’s Great Early Cities

State capitals. Most people usually get confused when they have to name them, myself included. Why isn’t New York City the capital of New York? For California, why was Sacramento chosen over Los Angeles and San Francisco? The same could be said for Illinois, choosing the capital Springfield, rather than Chicago. There are many examples …

New Jersey Geography: A Story of Colonies, Pork Rolls, and Highways

New Jersey is the fourth smallest state in the United States. The little transient state is only larger than Delaware, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, all of which were also part of the original 13 Colonies. Despite its small size, New Jersey is starkly varied and has a large historical and cultural legacy. This post is focusing on …