One of our readers, Gene Berman took the time to tap out some of his memories of South Jersey on the keyboard and has given me permission to share them here. So, take it away Gene!
I’m not what you could call very familiar with the Pine Barrens but, years ago,
knew certain areas “like the back […]
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Pine Barrens Memories
May 20th, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: burlington · history · Pine Barrens · Atsion · Batsto · Uncategorized
Batsto Country Living Fair 2008
October 20th, 2008 · No Comments
What a great day for a country living fair at Batsto! Crisp October weather, fluffy white clouds against a beautiful blue sky. They tell me on a bad day the fair draws 40,000, I have no crowd estimates, but everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. From steam engines to quilts, from glassblowers to weavers, there […]
Tags: history · cranberry · video · Pine Barrens · Batsto
Pave Batsto, Put up a Parking Lot?
September 30th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Restoration work is nearing completion on the Batsto Mansion, but not without its controversy. The mansion dates to 1784(with later additions by Joseph Wharton), and serves as a focal point of the historic village. Word is the State park Service is planning to vacate its current offices and take over about one third of the […]
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