History Episodes

This visit with Sandy Feddema highlights the legacy of Goldie Wulderk, who founded the Senior Thrift and Caring Center, emphasizing its role in the community.

The Beacon is proud to welcome local legend and a beacon of historical preservation, Dr. Flavia Alaya.

This episode is about the experiences of the Robert Patrick McCormick, who served as a Tank Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

Brittney Ingersoll, curator at the Cumberland County Historical Society, joins the Bridgeton Beacon to discuss the importance of history and the rich history of the Bridgeton area. They talk about the role of history in understanding the present and the value of uncovering quirky and lesser-kno…

The Bridgeton Evening News dated Aug 9th, 1924

Smith & Jackson Military Antiques and Firearms is a shop located at the Millville Executive Airport in Millville, New Jersey.

Most people don't know that Cumberland County was twice named as one of the best places to live in New Jersey by Money Magazine. Because of its affordable lifestyle, low cost of home ownership, and ease of commuting distance to world-class entertainment, as well as its excellent art, cultural, his…

We continue our history conversation at the former site of PJ Ritter Company, in Bridgeton. Meg hosts her father, Bob McCormick, and Paul J. Ritter IIII.

Enjoy a tour at the former site of PJ Ritter Company, in Bridgeton. Meg hosts her father, Bob McCormick, and Paul J. Ritter IIII.

The Bivalve Oyster Packing Houses and Docks, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, serve as a reminder of the rich history of industry in South Jersey.

Let's explore a dark chapter in the history of New Jersey and justice. We welcome author Robert Zorn to discuss his book "Cemetery John : The undiscovered mastermind of the Lindbergh Kidnapping"

Welcome to back to the Bridgeton Beacon for "Seabrook at War", a historical narration by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. We'd like to thank the NJ Historical Commission for usage rights. This production tells the story of Seabrook Family ...

Welcome back to the Bridgeton Beacon. Meg is joined by Dan Hunsberger, son of local broadcast legend, Paul Hunsberger. It was a voice that was familiar to many in the South Jersey area. For years, Paul Hunsberger hosted “Off ...

Welcome to a bonus episode with NJ Secretary of Agriculture, Jim Quinn.

Beacon Bonus Content: Welcome to part IV in this Lindbergh Kidnapping podcast series. Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙️ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on NJ...

Beacon Bonus Content: Welcome to part III in this Lindbergh Kidnapping podcast series. Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙️ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on N...

Bridgeton Beacon Podcast Bonus: Meg welcomes author Robert Zorn to your favorite NJ law podcast to delve into his family perspective on the historic case. They discuss his book 🛩️ Cemetery John and The Undiscovered Mastermin...

Bridgeton Beacon Podcast Bonus: Meg welcomes author Robert Zorn to your favorite NJ law podcast to delve into his family perspective on the historic case. They discuss his book 🛩️ Cemetery John and The Undiscovered Mastermin...

🌿 This is the first in a series of episodes with Jack Tomasello, of Tomasello Winery in Hammonton. Founded immediately upon the repeal of prohibition, Tomasello Winery is on it's fourth generation of vintners and has nine out...

This is the first in a series of episodes with Adamo Natale Pipitone, the founder of Terra Nonno Vineyard & Winery in South Jersey . Adamo and his son launched Terra Nonno to honor the family's multi-generational love of wine...

Meg continues her series on the agricultural industry in the Bridgeton and Cumberland County area by speaking with David Wilson, Director of Marketing for Overdevest Nurseries, LP. Since 1952, when the nursery was founded by ...

Almost 100 years ago, Jacobus Geradus Akerboom brought his passion for Horticulture to Bridgeton, NJ from his native Netherlands and J.G. Akerboom was born. Jacobus's daughter Rachel Elizabeth Sherman, and her husband James ...

Welcome to part III in this series with Bob Woodruff, of Bridgeton, NJ. For over 150 years, five generations of the Woodruff family have serviced the South Jersey community’s fuel needs. In this three-part series, Bob Woodru...

For over 150 years, five generations of the Woodruff family have serviced the South Jersey community’s fuel needs. In this three-part series, Bob Woodruff Sr. shares with Meg the history of the Woodruff family and the Woodr...