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New Jersey
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Afro-Americans in New Jersey: A Short History 
 A history of blacks in New Jersey from the colonial period through the 1980s. Originally published by the New Jersey Historical Commission in 1989, and published on the Web by the New Jersey State Library. http://www.njstatelib.org/NJ_Information/Digital_Collections/Digidox9.php Topics: Black Resources, U.S. History By Place Last updated Mar 29, 2006 Electronic New Jersey: A Digital Archive of New Jersey History
Site contains "digital curriculum resources on New Jersey history and culture for classroom use to educators at the middle, high school and university levels." Topics include the American Revolution, Civil War, Paul Robeson, Women's Suffrage, World War II, and history of science and technology. Instructional activities accompany the digital sources located in each topical module. http://www2.scc.rutgers.edu/njh/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 28, 2009 History of Atlantic City
This slightly confusing website provides extensive documents related to the history of Atlantic City, New Jersey, including important dates in the history of the city, an essay on casino gambling, and a brief history of the city. Includes material on the Miss America pageant (held in Atlantic City) and Atlantic City historian and politician Alfred M. Heston. From the Atlantic City Free Public Library. http://www.acfpl.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22&Itemid=784 Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Feb 19, 2009 History of Atlantic County
History of this county in New Jersey that is home to Atlantic City. Topics include early settlers, historical sites, famous people, shipbuilding in the area, railroads, the Atlantic City Boardwalk, the Jersey Devil folk legend, and more. Features many historical photos. From the Atlantic County government website. http://www.aclink.org/HISTORY/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Jul 10, 2006 The New Jersey Digital Highway
This site bills itself as "your 'one stop shop' for New Jersey history and culture, from the collections of NJ libraries, museums, archives and historical societies." Includes audio and video oral histories, photos, household and industrial implements, sheepskin deeds, diaries, and other items. Includes themed presentations (such as on the immigrant experience) and is searchable or browsable by time period or county. http://www.njdigitalhighway.org/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 1, 2008 New Jersey Information
"An extensive collection of official New Jersey publications and material about New Jersey from non-official sources," including government Web sites, selected online New Jersey newspapers, historical and current vital records, an almanac, digital collections, and various historical databases. Searchable. From the New Jersey State Library. http://www.njstatelib.org/NJ_Information/ Topics: U.S. History By Place, U.S. Travel Last updated Mar 12, 2004 New Jersey Women's History
This site "is a resource for students, teachers, and all interested people who want to know more about the history of New Jersey women." The site includes notable facts, images, documents, materials for educators, a bibliography, and related links. Searchable and browsable. http://www.scc.rutgers.edu/njwomenshistory/ Topics: History, U.S. History By Place, Women Last updated Jun 28, 2005 New Jersey's Revolutionary Experience
"A series of twenty-eight now out-of-print pamphlets published by the New Jersey Historical Commission to commemorate the Bicentennial of the American Revolution. The pamphlets explore New Jersey history at the time of the Revolution, by either looking at New Jersey's contribution to the Revolution or by studying some aspect of life in New Jersey during that time period." Also includes two teacher's guides. From the New Jersey State Library. http://www.njstatelib.org/NJ_Information/Digital_Collections/Revolution/NJRevolution.php Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 18, 2004 Teaching With Historic Places Lesson Plans: Paterson, New Jersey: America's Silk City
This lesson focuses on Paterson, New Jersey, which was known as "Silk City" in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the town produced large quantities of silk fabric. "In 1913, however, the mills stood silent for five months as workers joined in a bitter strike." The website features readings about labor history in the town, maps, and historic images of mills, looms, dye houses, and other industrial scenes. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/102paterson/102paterson.htm Topics: Activism, Industries, Labor, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Things to Do in Atlantic City
This FAQ discusses topics related to Atlantic City, New Jersey, such as gambling and casinos, the Atlantic City Boardwalk, entertainment, events (such as weddings and conventions), traveling to Atlantic City with children and pets, and more. From the Atlantic City Convention and Visitor's Authority. http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/visitors/thingstodo/default.aspx Topics: Recreation, U.S. History By Place Last updated Nov 22, 2008 |
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