If you’ve followed The History Girl for a while, you know my philosophy: History didn’t just happen in dusty textbooks or faraway lands. It happened right here—in our backyards, on the street corners we drive past every day, and in the diners where we order our Taylor Ham (or pork roll—I’m not picking sides today!).
For years, I’ve been documenting these forgotten corners of the past, fueled by nothing but curiosity and a full tank of gas. But I realized something along the way: New Jersey is small, but it is dense with consequences.
From the freezing mud of Trenton where the Revolution was saved, to the neon lights of the boardwalk where Sinatra first sang for his supper, our state has been the engine room of American history for four centuries.
That’s why I am thrilled to announce the launch of my brand new book: 365 Days of New Jersey History.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5HDGZ65
This isn't just a list of dates. It’s a daily guide to the weird, wonderful, and pivotal moments that defined us. Whether you’re a lifelong resident, a history buff, or just someone who wants to win every bar bet in the state, this book is for you.
Here is a sneak peek at what you’ll find inside:
Jan 3: The daring bayonet charge that saved the American Revolution.
- June 6: The invention of the drive-in movie theater right here in Pennsauken.
- July 1: The terrifying Matawan Creek shark attacks that inspired Jaws.
- Oct 30: The night Martians "landed" in Grover's Mill and panicked the entire nation.
I believe you don’t need a PhD to be a historian. You just need to know where to look. This book is your map to discovering those stories, one day at a time.
Grab your copy today, put it on your coffee table or gift it for Christmas, and let's explore the state together.
Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5HDGZ65
See you on the road!
—The History Girl