Barbara Krasner

Exploring the New Jersey Colony Barbara Krasner

Step back in time and visit New Jersey during the Colonial period. Settled by the Dutch, Swedish, and English, New Jersey became known for its welcoming attitude toward people of any country or religious belief. Find out what made New Jersey unique, how it got the nickname "the Garden State," what role it played during the Revolutionary War, and what daily life was like in Colonial times and the early days of statehood.