Put N.J. in Its Place in American History

The South Jersey Museum of American History provides expansive historical context

Context is everything. That's a lesson clearly valued at the South Jersey Museum of American History, at 123 East High St. in Glassboro. It has taken into account the particular historical positioning of New Jersey, while at the same time remembering how the state fits into a much broader story. "The South Jersey Museum of American History has a national scope. We include southern New Jersey history, but our emphasis is on the entire United States,” said museum curator Jeffrey Norcross. "We cover five major areas of history: pre-Columbian, Colonial, political history, antique tools and equipment and farmsteads.” The range of artifacts that can be seen at the South Jersey Museum of American History is impressive, documenting a natural …

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Day Tripper: Finding Foodie Heaven at NYC's Eataly

“Shopping mall of Italian food” is all about dining, shopping and learning

Consider it: a 50,000-square-foot temple to the world of Italian food.  That's what New York City's Eataly was designed to be. The shopping mall devoted to all things food is a joint project of culinary luminaries like Mario Batali and Lidia Bastianich, and is as much an experience as it is a place to shop and eat. Around any corner at the Fifth Avenue complex, one can find ingredients imported from all over the globe (not just Italy), cooking demonstrations and counters that are serving prepared meals. Day Tripper Digest Estimated Travel Time: About two hours, depending on traffic at crossings. Why it’s Worth the Trip: You don’t have to be a “foodie” to appreciate all that Eataly has to offer, but more than just being a place to eat and …

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Day Tripper: Go Directly to Jail

Eastern State Penitentiary offers tours of historic Pennsylvania prison

For this week’s Day Tripper entry, we’re sending the whole lot of you to jail. To be more precise, you’re going to the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site in Philadelphia. It's a popular Halloween destination, but its combination of history and creep factor makes it a worthwhile visit any time. DAY TRIPPER DIGEST Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Why it’s Worth the Trip:  How many times can you say you went to prison and were released the same day? How about adding in a visit to a historical monument and art exhibition as well? At Eastern State Penitentiary, you can. You’ll Probably Get Hungry: After all, it’s going to be bread and water for you for a good long while. You might as well get a decent meal before you turn …

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New Jersey Agriculture, Wines Intersect At Terhune Orchards

Mercer County farm market offers state-grown food and drink

New Jersey may no longer be dominated by farm life, but there’s still plenty to remind us why it is called the “garden state.” Independent farms have carved out a niche for themselves here. And while the bounty of the harvest season is past, there are still plenty of reasons to drop in at a local farm market. Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road in Lawrence Township, is a family-owned and operated destination with a long history. Gary and Pam Mount bought Terhune Orchards in 1975, but the facility had a rich history before that, having been run by the Terhune family for two generations prior. Running the present operations is daughter Tannwen Mount. “Our farm, farm store, barnyard and winery tasting room area all open and wonderful to …

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