From my "HOLIDAYS" folder in the Hamilton Township Public Library Local History Collection, this splendid 1869 engraving of the...

From the Hamilton Township Public Library Local History Collection, these historic treasures on the holiday as c...

The Glover family Thanksgiving dinner, 1964. This photo accompanies my "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" column in today's Sunday Tre...

Trenton's night life was alive back in the depression year of 1934 as can be seen in this incredibly interesting display of "plac...

The months of May and June are always months that we parents observe Mothers day and Fathers day. I am posting this on the blog with Mothe...

Here's a clip which is in keeping with my goal of making this website not only local history, but local history with a personal touc...

I have written so many columns in these 32-plus years, that I must admit I have forgotten about many of them. 32 years of writing times 5...

"Adobe Photo Shop:" What a wonderful graphics graphics program! The ad on the left side of the graphic from the Hotel Hildebrec...

These lovely ladies were candidates for "Miss St. Patrick" 24 years ago. They are now in their 40's. Where has the time gone...

A gentleman named Logan is credited with establishing the tradition of honoring our war dead on what was originally known as Decoration Day,...

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND SING THIS CLASSIC TRIBUTE TO MOMS. WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW, CLICK ON THE > PLAY BUTTON AND SING. HAV...

Thousands lined the streets just like the old days as the Trenton St. Patrick's Day parade was presented under the most spring like cond...

Once upon a time, there was a custom that is no longer in vogue. Few indeed are the visitors to this blog who indulged in this charming but ...

Anyone who went to school in the early to mid 20th century will remember that big red and white box with the slot in the top where we droppe...

This will be the year when we reach a half million visitors, new and return. To one and all, I would like to express my gratitude for all wh...

Let's remember who preserved, and still preserves the independence of our wonderful America! "...one nation UNDER GOD with liberty...

When one looks back on the various holidays as celebrated in the distant past, and compares them with the current celebrations, a very stark...

Many of the eateries, saloons,bars, and restaurants in the above graphic are no longer with us. However, it's fun to look over the list ...

The old photo of Prospect Presbyterian is from "Trenton Illustrated;" a pictorial treasure with exquisite engravings of scenes in ...

This page was printed a year before I was born. However, in listening to my Mom and Dad when they were with us, the early 1930's we...