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Discoveries America New Jersey DVD
Benjamin Franklin called the
state a “barrel tapped at both ends”, referring to its proximity to the
cities of New York and Philadelphia. Remarkably, agriculture is the number
one industry in a state known for its population density and industry. The
annual Marbles Tournament in Wildwood, NJ brings a collection of skilled
athletes from across the country to compete in a game well over 2,000
years old. Cape May is America’s oldest seaside resort and a living museum
of Victorian charm and architecture. Good seafood, bluegrass and decoys
are part of the Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival in Tuckerton Seaport.
Atlantic City was one of the first major resort towns in America and
continues to thrive amidst the growth of the gambling industry. Its
history is reflected in local resident Joseph Polillo’s historic postcard
collection. It’s also the birthplace of Saltwater Taffy and a factory tour
shows how the taffy is pulled into its final form. In Springfield, the
Brigade of the American Revolution’s detailed historical reenactment of
the Springfield Battle, brings hundreds of participants and spectators up
close and inside the smoke and fire of the American Revolution. Technology
and medicine come alive at Liberty Science Center, in Jersey City, where
future generations of scientists are engaged and inspired inside the most
visited museum in the state. Thanks to “Save Ellis Island”, the decaying
and abandoned structures on America’s island of immigration are being
restored and the island’s contribution to public health is revealed. In
Lyndhurst, dueling knights and Andalusian stallions parade through the
spotlights and entertainment at Medieval Times, a colorful and exotic
journey to 11th century Europe. Behind the scenes, the trainers, actors
and stuntmen work very hard to keep the spectacle safe. In an area mostly
industrial, visitors can take a new approach to art by walking through
Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, a place where nature and art
intermingle amidst a serious arboretum.
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