In the early 20th century, national banks across the United States issued their own currency to address shortages and support local economies. These notes, backed by...
Seventy-eight years ago, Jackie Robinson took a monumental step towards shattering Major League Baseball’s color barrier, not in Brooklyn, but in Jersey City, New Jersey. On...
Before the urbanized landscape that characterizes Hudson County, New Jersey today, a vibrant culture thrived, living in harmony with nature. These were the Lenape, the area’s...
The Jersey City Skeeters, our very own local baseball team, have a storied history that many residents of Hudson County might not be aware of. The...
From Van Vorst to Union Hill, these municipalities played a vital role in shaping the county’s history. Let’s take a look at these lost towns and...
As Women’s History Month comes to an end, it is important to remember that acknowledging women’s achievements and contributions to culture and history is not exclusive...
