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. 

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:

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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.

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

Often called “The Miracle at Trenton,” this was one pivotal event. More notes tomorrow.

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.

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. 

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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Combined episodes of “This Week in New Jersey History,” including some fun Christmas updates and some Christmas song chatting.