Jersey City has a long and proud history of activism. From the early days of resistance against British rule, to the fight for workers' rights in the early 20th century, to the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Jersey City residents have always been willing to stand up for their beliefs.

A manufacturing and railroad powerhouse for over 100 years, Jersey City, NJ has come a long way from its industrial heyday during the railroad era. Once a gritty town that existed amongst clouds of smoke and haze, there are very few reminders of Jersey City's longtime industrial history that exist today. Still standing, though, against the clean geometric modernity of the luxury buildings and the Powerhouse Arts District Apartments that surround it is the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse.

Jersey City is home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Loews Theatre. Here's a guide to this beautiful building and what it means to the city.

The New Jersey Room at the Jersey City Public Library is a treasure-trove of historic and current information on New Jersey, Hudson County and Jersey City. 

The History behind our Jersey City historic brownstones. The beloved brownstone homes that line many of the streets of Jersey City are full of rich history, authenticity and a reminder of the transformation that this city has endured over the past 100 years. Get to know the amazing history of Jersey City.

Benefits of Street Art for community. - Murals offer accessibility to art and creative expression without the cost of traditional mediums of artistic expression. They promote a sense of identity, belonging, attachment, and connectivity, pillars in creating a sense of place for those around it.