Jersey City Black History Month: Robert Wilkinson Castle Jr., a key figure of the civil rights movement. During his time at Jersey City’s St. Johns Episcopal Church, Father Castle started a chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality, marched with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Mississippi, and walked the streets of Bergen Lafayette to calm tensions after riots threatened.

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.

Jersey City Ghost Signs, a piece of Jersey City history representing industrial days gone by. Just one part of the amazing history, culture, and diversity Jersey City offers its residents

Colgate Clock has been a Jersey City icon since 1873. The world's tallest four story clock, it stands at an impressive 40 feet tall. Step inside the clock tower to view the stunningly accurate Colgate clock and get up close with history

 Over the last century, Jersey City has demonstrated its resilience and ability to transform itself from an industrial powerhouse to a sad, desolate wasteland to once again a bustling center of life and prosperity. 

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. 

Far more than what meets the eye, Bergen Arches reminds us just how powerful the natural world is. Once the railroad tracks and tunnels of Jersey CIty’s Railroad history, since long abandoned is now known as one of the most bio-diverse ecosystems around. Hiding within Jersey City, this accidental conservation is a true gift to 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.

Today the terminal is the focus of community and statewide special events. Interpretive exhibits are on display, offering 

present day visitors the opportunity to experience both the history and the renaissance of this great landmark.