Welcome to NEW JERSEY!

Capital City: Trenton

new jersey flag — © Viktorcvetkovic from Getty Images Signature via Canva.com

When Washington Crossed the Delaware

by Lynne Cheney (ages 5-9)
Christmas 1776 was a winter America will never forget . . .

World Classroom: New Jersey

National Historical Parks

Morristown National Historical Park – Morristown, NJ

Visit Morristown Ntnl Hist Park NPS.gov

Visit George Washington’s historic headquarters at Ford Mansion or explore Jockey Hollow. You might also stop at the Wick House which was built back in the 1750s!

Ford Mansion

Wick House

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park – Paterson, NJ

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NJ Paterson Great Falls Nat Hist Park - The Great Falls of the Passaic River — NPS

NJ Paterson Great Falls Nat Hist Park - Ranger Activity - NPS — NPS

Thomas Edison National Historical Park – West Orange, NJ

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Warning: students might experience lightbulb moments!

NJ Thomas Edison Nat Hist Park - Glenmont Mansion - NPS — NPS

the Edison family mansion at Glenmont

the library in building 5

National Recreational Areas & Rivers

Gateway National Recreation Area – (NJ & NY) – Brooklyn, NY

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NJ Gateway Nat Rec Area - Ranger and Visitors at Fort Wadsworth - NPS — NPS

Great Egg Harbor Scenic & Recreational River – Estelle Manor, NJ

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