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    Roebling Museum in Roebling, New Jersey

    Roebling Museum in Roebling, New Jersey

    The Roebling Museum focuses on the Company Town of Roebling, where people lived and worked at the Steel Mill.

    January 25, 2026
  • Historic Site
    Kirby’s Mill in Medford, NJ

    Kirby’s Mill in Medford, NJ

    Located in Medford, Kirby’s Mill was one of the oldest and last operating commercial mills in the state of New Jersey.

    December 6, 2025
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    James Fenimore Cooper House in Burlington, NJ

    James Fenimore Cooper House in Burlington, NJ

    James Fenimore Cooper was a famous author from the early nineteenth century, and the James Fenimore Cooper House pays respect to his birthplace in Burlington, NJ.

    November 22, 2025
  • Historic Memorial Historic Site
    Chestnut Neck Battle Monument and Park in Port Republic, NJ

    Chestnut Neck Battle Monument and Park in Port Republic, NJ

    To commemorate the battle fought at Chestnut Neck, a memorial and small park was built in Port Republic and dedicated to the troops of the American Revolution.

    November 8, 2025
  • Historic Site
    Somers Mansion in Somers Point, NJ

    Somers Mansion in Somers Point, NJ

    Somers Mansion, overlooking the Great Egg Harbor Bay, is the oldest house standing in Atlantic City.

    October 25, 2025
  • Historic Site
    White Horse Inn in Chatsworth, NJ

    White Horse Inn in Chatsworth, NJ

    Built in the mid-nineteenth century, the White Horse Inn, and originally named the Shamong Hotel, is the oldest remaining landmark in Chatsworth.

    October 11, 2025
  • Historic Site Military History
    World War II Lookout Tower in Cape May, NJ

    World War II Lookout Tower in Cape May, NJ

    The World War II Lookout Tower, also known as Fire Control Tower No. 23, in Cape May was a concrete structure built to spot enemy ships during WWII.

    September 27, 2025
  • Events Historic Marker Historic Site
    The Blue Comet Railroad in Chatsworth, NJ

    The Blue Comet Railroad in Chatsworth, NJ

    The Blue Comet, also known as the “Seashore’s Finest Train,” was a blue colored train in service from 1929 to 1941 traveling from the New York area to Atlantic City.

    September 13, 2025
  • Historic Site Maritime History
    The Wreckage of the SS Atlantus in Cape May, NJ 08204

    The Wreckage of the SS Atlantus in Cape May, NJ 08204

    Just off the coast of Sunset Beach, Beach-goers can spot the Wreckage of the SS Altantus.

    August 30, 2025
  • Historic Site Lighthouse
    Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and Gardens in North Wildwood, NJ

    Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and Gardens in North Wildwood, NJ

    With a history dating back to 1874, the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse has guided sailors to safety for generations.

    August 16, 2025
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