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Views: 1,809 Although both the Raritan Yacht Club in Perth Amboy and the Riverton Yacht Club on the opposite side of New Jersey seem to have been founded in 1865, published sources currently give the Riverton Yacht Club the bragging… Read More »New Jersey’s Oldest Yacht Club is RYC – But is it Riverton or Raritan?
Views: 878 From early shore and lake recreation to organized racing, the culture of sailboats in New Jersey grew out of everyday life on the water. While formal club racing began with the New York Yacht Club in Hoboken with… Read More »Sailing New Jersey- Yacht Clubs-Trophies- History
Views: 1,144 If you asked most American sailors to name the single most recognized burgee in the country, the answer is almost always the burgee of the New York Yacht Club. That recognition comes straight out of history. Founded in… Read More »The New York Yacht Club Actually Started in New Jersey
Views: 5,339 Long Hill Township, in Morris County, is made up of the villages of Stirling, Millington, Gillette, Meyersville, and Homestead Park. Each village has its own unique character, with Stirling serving as the central hub, Millington and Gillette being… Read More »Millington’s Garden State Fireworks Lighting America’s Nights Since 1890
Views: 5,860 UPDATE:It’s HERE! The Cat’s Meow Village and Mr. Local History honors Asbury Park’s Stone Pony, joining the New Jersey Historic Village collection, now over forty keepsakes. Join the Party! Our Assumptions Were Correct…. Our assumptions were correct, and… Read More »Collectible: Preserving Jersey Music History – Asbury Park’s Stone Pony
Views: 9,231 The term “Jersey Shore” is a term used to describe the coastal region of New Jersey that is famous for its beaches and tourist attractions. The word “shore” has a broader meaning than just “beaches” as it encompasses… Read More »Top 10 Jersey Shore Historic Places and Events
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