The New Jersey History Podcast
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The New Jersey History PodcastMay 16, 2023
Episode 45: They Died in New Jersey
I was doing some research on a song after hearing it on the radio, and it brought me to a surprising fact about New Jersey. We often think of famous people who were born in New Jersey, and who lived here, but do we think of people who came here for various reasons and died in New Jersey? Join me in this short episode as we briefly discuss factors that drew/draw people to New Jersey and the interesting people who died while living in our great state.
For further information, check out the following:
https://www.ranker.com/list/notable-people-who-died-in-new-jersey/reference
Feel free to email me at njhistorypodcast@gmail.com
I am also on Instagram, at newjerseyhistorypodcast
Teaser with New Audio
This is just a teaser episode, but I wanted to try out my new audio equipment whilst recording in public, so I can do some "on the scene" stuff. Tune in for an episode on people who died in New Jersey- it's a macabre topic, death, but it is inevitable. The proper episode will include some information on push-pull factors (look that up if you don't know the definition), and some details about our great state.
Episode 44: Brotherton
Episode 43: The Conflicting Story of the Fate of a Revolutionary War Soldier in NJ
This episode takes us to Rancocas Woods, which is an hour and a half southwest of New York City, one hour west of the NJ Shore, and 30 minutes east of Philly.
Like much of New Jersey, the Rancocas Woods area experienced growth during the mid-20th Century. Rancocas Woods is an unincorporated settlement in Mount Laurel Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. The first houses in Rancocas Woods were erected in the 1930s, but the surrounding area grew up along the Mount Holly-Beverly Turnpike. As far back as 1703, a log cabin-style Quaker meeting house was built in the settlement.
Our story begins in 1972, but its origins are found in the Winter of 1777. 19-year-old John Dobson of Virginia was a courier for the Continental Army, delivering messages to General George Washington.
Reference article: https://www.nytimes.com/1976/11/21/archives/new-jersey-weekly-the-states-bicentennial-ghost-fades-from-sight.html
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Episode 42: Big Red Eye and the Little People
In this episode, we wrap up Big Red Eye but will revisit him at some point. But what do you know about the global “little people” legends? Why do so many civilizations have similar tales about creatures similar to humans, but smaller? These civilizations never came in contact with one another, so why does this seem universal in the Western Hemisphere?
Remember The New Jersy History Channel YouTube Channel has moved to @mrkbhistorynj
Revisit my episode with my former student, Josh, where we discuss the importance of studying history- https://youtu.be/xe3yumfzy94
Sources:
https://theweeklyrambler.com/mysterious-new-jersey-infamous-jersey-devil-wood-dwarves-and-red-eyed-bigfoot/
https://mostuselessblogintheworld.wordpress.com/2019/10/04/monster-week-wemategunis/
Special Report: The Endangered Zabriskie-Schedler House Property
I was contacted by The Friends of the Schedler Neighborhood in Ridgewood, New Jersey. There is an historic site in their town that faces the fate of being turned into a sports field. The group reached out and asked if I’d consider spreading this news, and they provided some history on the property in question. Please listen, do further research, and reach out to the group if you can offer them support via their petition, which is linked below:
https://schedlerpark.com/
This week will see the return of “This Week in New Jersey History,” and Big Red Eye will return, and he’ll bring some of his “little” friends in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Episode 41: Goin’ a Squatchin’ Part One- The History of Big Red Eye
In this episode, we travel to Sussex County, to introduce ourselves to Big Red Eye, NJ’s Bigfoot. Please check out the following before episode 42:
https://weirdnj.com/stories/big-red-eye/
https://www.nj.com/news/2011/08/as_bigfoot_sasquatch_or_njs_bi.html
https://youtube.com/@shadowofredeye
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Thumbnail credit: Weird NJ
Episode 40: Lucy Thee Elephant, Part 2- Red Light/Green Light…Blue Light??
Care for a game of red light/green light? How about blue light? Listen up to learn what the heck I’m talking about.
Here’s a follow-up to Lucy Thee Elephant, in which I dig a bit deeper as requested by a few listeners. Enjoy! Special thanks to my mom, Dorothy, her friend, Maryanne, Leslie, and Jason from Freehold.
Episode 39: Lucy Thee Elephant
The pachyderm of the Shore, Lucy the Elephant. After listening to the episode, check out the videos on my YouTube channel.
Please visit Revolutionarynj.org for information on the 250th birthday of the United States.
https://lucytheelephant.org/
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2162
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g46600-d518065-Reviews-Lucy_the_Elephant-Margate_City_New_Jersey.html
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This Week in New Jersey History: February 6- February 12
I’ve finally learned how to schedule a pre-recorded episode! 14 year old soldiers, a blizzard, and free land giveaway are amongst the events this week in NJ History.
Follow me on all the socials; details are in the episode.
Unedited Quick Update- Feel Free to Make Fun of Me
In this unedited episode, I discuss a few upcoming segments, and show how technologically inept I am. Feel free to make fun of me.
Episode 38: The Battle of Chestnut Neck
New Jersey is the World podcast
Revolutionarynj.com by Al Frazza
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This Week in New Jersey History: January 23-January 29
Taverns in the middle of the Hudson River? Welcome back to “This Week in New Jersey History“ for the week of January 23-29th. In this episode we discuss Edison’s lightbulb patent, taverns built in the middle of the Hudson River, and the tragic suicide of an NJ lawmaker.
Check-in and Website/Book Suggestion
I’ve got a sinus infection, which is hindering my latest episode on The Battle of Chestnut Neck. In my research, I came across a website hosted by Al Frazza, on The Revolution in NJ. I HIGHLY suggest checking it out and bookmarking it. In addition, look into his book, “State of Revolution: My 7-and-a Half-Year Journey Through New Jersey.”
My Patreon is up and running for $5 per month, which gets you a few extras. The proceeds will go to a New Jersey-based charity. The links are all below:
Patreon-
https://patreon.com/user?u=86173414&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Al’s website-
https://www.revolutionarywarnewjersey.com/index.htm
This Week in History: January 9- 15
In this segment of “This Week in New Jersey History,“ we discuss topics ranging from Governor Christie’s not shutting down lanes on the George Washington Bridge, to the debut of The Sopranos, and the opening of Absecon Lighthouse.
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Stay tuned for my next full-length episode, The Battle of Chestnut Neck.
New Year Housekeeping and Griping
In this episode, I set the stage for the new year, complain about a lot of things with which many of you can relate, and give shout outs. Please remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel, mrkbhistorynj, and email me with any questions or suggestions. A full-length episode will be coming this weekend.
Shout outs are to:
@theporkrollyid on Instagram for the merch information
New Jersey is the World podcast
The Mantoloking Road Ale House, Brick, NJ
Episode 37: The Battle of Trenton
Often called “The Miracle at Trenton,” this was one pivotal event. More notes tomorrow.
Episode 36: A Brief and Sleepy Basic Discussion of GW’s 1776 Battles in NJ
In this brief episode, a very sleepy me discusses the final leg of Washington’s trek through NJ, before his famous Christmas crossing of the Delaware in 1776.
Live Recording: Santa’s Ties to New Jersey
In this episode I’m “live” with one of my classes, discussing the history of Santa Claus, and his ties to New Jersey. If you haven’t already so done, listen to my episode on our connection to the Christ as Tree.
From Odin to an elf, and Thomas Nast in Morristown to the Santa shortage of 2021, come with us on a trip to discover the origins of Santa.
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*UPDATE*- My New Jersey History YouTube Channel is going to be merged with my regular YouTube channel, allowing easy access for my 8th grade students, college students, podcast listeners, and the world.
New Jersey and the Christmas Tree
Welcome to the Christmas Season in our state of New Jersey! This was intended to be part of a series of snippets on basic Christmas tradition. Lo and behold….EVERYTHING has a tie to New Jersey!
In this episode, we discuss the Christmas tree.
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These Weeks in New Jersey History: 12/12-12/18, and 12/19-12/25
Combined episodes of “This Week in New Jersey History,” including some fun Christmas updates and some Christmas song chatting.
Christmas Week Specials Episodes
I was absent for not a week, due to shopping, finals with my college students, etc. this week I return with so much content. Here’s an intro with me and my students, but tune in for “This Week in New Jersey History,“ Washington’s retreat through New Jersey, and The History of Christmas through a New Jersey Lens.
Episode 35: Washington’s Retreat through New Jersey, Part 2
In this episode, I trace Washington’s movement from the loss of New York to his arrival in New Jersey, and fall of Fort Lee. From there, check out the list of towns through which Washington passed as he moved toward the Delaware. In the next episode, I’ll discuss the small battles and skirmishes fought throughout the Fall and Winter of 1776.
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Coming soon…. a PATREON. YES…PATREON! Stay tuned for more information; it will not be for profit.
Also…merch. You heard that right.
This Week in New Jersey History: December 5-December 11
Bonus: Merry Christmas from My Students
Some have been asking when my students would make a guest appearance...here they are singing “Rockin‘ Around the Christmas Tree for you! Enjoy!
Episode 34: Washington’s Retreat Through New Jersey Mini-series Intro
First, I’m now on the Snapchat- njhistorypod
This is just a little teaser/intro episode for my mini-series “Washington’s Retreat Through New Jersey.” I‘m coming to you from the college, because a fee people asked if I’d make some lecture-style recordings.
Please email me with any suggestions, or if theres anything in particular about Washington’s 1776 winter retreat through NJ that you’d like to know about.
Update- if we communicate a few times back and forth, and I trust you’re not a serial killer, I’ll share my cell number so people can more easily contact me with suggestion/questions.
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This Week in New Jersey History: November 28- December 4
Episode 33: Thanksgiving’s New Jersey Origins
In this unscripted episode, I review the first Thanksgiving, in Cape Cod, and then discuss the origins of the holiday in New Jersey. Really, folks, our state is at the heart of EVERYTHING! It’s like six degrees of New Jersey. Notes and links will be posted presently.
https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/thanksgiving/
This Week in New Jersey History: November 21-27
This Week in NJ History: 14-20 November
Read from “New Jersey History Almanac”
https://www.newjerseyalmanac.com/njhistorynovember.html
On November 14 of 1969
NASA's Apollo 12 Mission--the second mission in which humans land on the moon and the first with an extensive walk after landing--is launched, commanded by Charles "Pete" Conrad, Jr., an alumnus in the Class of 1953 of Princeton University, who carries four University flags with him.
On November 15 of 2004
Governor James E. McGreevey's resignation is effective. He had announced his intention to resign at an appearance in the State House on the previous August 4 during which he stated, "My truth is that I am a gay American." McGreevey is succeeded by Senate President Richard Codey, who serves concurrently in the Senate and as Acting Governor under the process then in effect under the state Constitution.
On November 16 of 2006
Milton Friedman, Nobel Prize winning economist who spent his youth in Rahway and was an alumnus of Rutgers University in the Class of 1932, dies at the age of 94.
On November 17 of 1944
Daniel Michael "Danny" DeVito, later a prominent actor, director and producer who received Emmy and Golden Globe awards for his acting in the television series Taxi, is born in Neptune.
On November 18 of 1776
Continental Army troops, after the British seize Fort Washington in New York, escape by ship to cross the Hudson to Fort Lee.
On November 19 of 1850
The first life insurance policy issued to a woman is bought by 36-year-old Carolyn Ingraham of Madison.
On November 20 of 1776
British and Hessian troops cross the Hudson River to attack the Continental Army at Fort Lee, forcing its retreat south across New
This Week in New Jersey History 11/1-11/13
Episode 32: The Return of the King
Please listen to Episode 3 prior to this episode. In this episode, I revisit Joseph Bonaparte’s time in New Jersey. In light of the recent acquisition by New Jersey of the remaining 60 acres of Boaparte’s Point Breeze estate, we delve deeper into the life of the former emperor of France’s brother as it played out in New Jersey.
Special thanks to my BFF, Stephen Bogan of the Department of Environmental Protection, for the article.
Dr. Richard Veit’s presentation to Pennington Public Library: https://youtu.be/4Nvlhe1QF0c
Contact me for information on Kelly the Witch
The Return of the King
Please refer back to Season 1, Episode 3 before listening to the next episode. I’m revisiting Joseph Bonaparte, on the behest of my BFF, Stephen Bogan, of the DEP in Trenton. Follow me on my socials.
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Episode 30: The Mount Holly Witches
What do you know about witches? In this episode I discuss the 1730 Pennsylvania Gazzette’s report on the witch trials in Mount Holly, NJ.
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https://weirdnj.com/stories/local-legends/the-mount-holly-witch-trials/
https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-01-02-0056
https://youtu.be/f68EtRQBY7o
https://youtu.be/LiqFVEZZMso
Mount Holly Witches Trailer
Hello. Everyone. In 1730, Ben Franklin’s newspaper, “The Pennsylvania Gazzette,“ published an article about a witch trial in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Please listen to this recording before you watch/listen to my upcoming episode on The Mount Holly Witches.
October Check-in
So I’ll be doing some spooky stuff twice a week until Halloween, and the first full-length episode will be on Friday, Please email me if you have any haunted suggestions. Yes…that is my mother in the thumbnail…happy birthday, Mom 🤭 (I’m taking her to Brownstone Pancake House for her birthday).
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Bonus: Prehistoric New Jersey with My Students
In this bonus episode, I briefly discuss Prehistoric NJ with y, 8th grade students. Feel free to listen.
Dinosaur map of NJ:
https://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/enviroed/freedwn/prehistoriclife.pdf
Episode 29: The Monk’s Castle
Join me as we take a trip to Montclair (Verona), and visit the Monk’s Castle, the former home of a tycoon. The Castle was then turned in to a “free sex” cult, in the early 1980’s.
Information:
Wikipedia
Montclair Homepage
Weird, New Jersey
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Bonus Episode: Is it Pork Roll, or Taylor Ham?
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” I think Ben Franklin was actually referring to pork roll.
Ok, it’s time to argue and fight! People feel quite strongly about the name which one gives that luscious, tangy, salty, savory, meat product for which New Jersey is famous. So here’s a bit of the history of this scrumptious food.
https://thedigestonline.com/nj/taylor-ham-or-pork-roll-nj/
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Episode 28: Jungle Habitat (West Milford, NJ)
Creepy Looney Tunes characters, the mauling of a TV personality, and baboons invading a drug store. In this episode, we bring the podcast into the 1970’s, as we visit Jungle Habitat. Located in West Milford, Jungle Habitat was a Warner Bros.-themed safari and amusement park, operating from 1972-1976.
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Jungle Habitat information:
https://www.google.com/search?q=jungle+habitat&rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS986US988&hl=en-US&prmd=imvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjZrunvj7P6AhVYrYkEHa02DiMQ_AUoAXoECAMQAQ&biw=1024&bih=1235&dpr=2
https://westmilfordjunglehabitat.com/
By Request- Review with My Students
I know you are here for New Jersey History, and the first proper episode of Season 2 is almost ready. But so many of you liked me talking with my students, so here’s their review from the past week. I wonder how many of them will actually think I’m talking to them over a rotary phone (For those who can see me via Spotify).
I promise Episode 1 of Season 2 will be up this weekend.
PLEASE follow me on the TikTok; it’s so fun….mrkbhistorynj
First Reading of Season 2
In this episode, I do. Quick reading from The Big Book of New Jersey Ghost Storie.
Welcome to Season 2 of The New Jersey History Podcast
Join me for a quick introduction to the second season of the podcast. Feel free to follow me on:
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‘General History Podcast- Mr. Banner’s History Podcast
Bonus Episode- My students and I Wrap Up the Basics of Magna Carta and The Declaration of Independence
You lot really like these bonus episodes…thank you for all of the kind words about my students’ participation and interaction. Feel free to also follow “Mr. Banner’s History Podcast,” which is designed for my student listeners. If you have kids of your own, feel free to use the podcast as a supplement tool for their learning history.
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Declaration of Independence
People seemed to like seeing me in action, so here’s another tidbit to hold you over until my next full-length purely NJ History episode. In this video, my students and I introduce The Declaration of Independence. Stay tuned for a continuation.
Did anyone figire out my next topic, based on the hints I dropped last episode?
Bonus: I Discuss Magna Carta with My Students
This is just to hold everyone over until my next episode, which will come next week. I’m planning it now, and here’s a teaser…it has to do with exotic animals. Does anyone know what it will be? Email me or answer the poll question below.
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For My Student Listeners
DM me with something you learned in my class this week, and I’ll bring you in a pork roll. egg, and cheese on Monday morning! The first student gets it.
Episode 27: Jersey Shore Towns- Bay Head
Special thanks to Tyler Sherman, and Bob Applegate. Enjoy the tour of Bay Head!
Check-in
Just a check-in after wisdom teeth removal, and a gout flare up. Stay tuned for the last NJ Shore Towns episode- Bay Head.