History Episodes

Unveiling the Cape May Navy: Heroes and Battles Explore the fascinating tales of local maritime history and heroes. The waters off New Jersey hold stories of valor, struggle, and local legends. In this issue, we dive into the rich history of the Cape May Navy, highlighting its notable figures and maritime skirmishes that shaped the region during the Revolutionary War. Key Figures of the Cape May Navy Jeffrey LaMonica sheds light on various historical characters from South Jersey involved in ...

Narrated by Meg McCormick Hoerner.

With a rich history spanning 25 years, the tour invites visitors to explore various homes, local businesses, and attractions, emphasizing the walkability of the area and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

A 3,840-square-foot museum building is nearing completion, designed to house one of the most significant collections of pre-contact Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape artifacts in the state

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Play ball! Welcome to the 2025 Bridgeton Invitational Baseball Tournament, with Gary Fischer and Meg McCormick Hoerner. Transcript:Announcer (00:01)This week, the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament Spring Classic is in full swing at Alden Field in City Park. Played every year since 1967, this tournament is more than just a local tradition. We spoke with Gary Fischer the man who's kept this tournament going strong, to hear about its roots, its impact, and what it means to Bridgeton today.Meg & Gar...

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-known stories.

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, historical, and recreation events.

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 and the namesake Farm in Cumberland County, New Jersey, during World War II. The Bridgeton Beacon is brought to you by the Law Offices of Meg McCormick Hoerner, at https://HoernerLaw.com Niche Podcast Network: https://nichepodcast.net Law Firm Podcasts: https://LawFirmPo...

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 The Cuff” on WSNJ, interviewing local residents and giving them a chance to share their stories. South Jersey residents for decades – Paul Hunsberger, the host of WSNJ’s “Off The Cuff.” Each week, Hunsberger would sit down with local politicians, business owners, communit...

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's favorite law-podcast. Judge Pearlman was an undergraduate in the first class that included women at Yale University and later on attended Berkeley Law School. She clerked for California Chief Justice Donald Wright before practicing law in Oakland, California. Judge Pea...

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 NJ's favorite law-podcast. Judge Pearlman was an undergraduate in the first class that included women at Yale University and later on attended Berkeley Law School. She clerked for California Chief Justice Donald Wright before practicing law in Oakland, California. Judge Pe...

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 Mastermind of the Lindbergh Kidnapping 👨‍⚖️ You can find the original NJ Criminal Podcast Lindbergh series here: https://www.njcriminalpodcast.com/category/lindbergh-kidnapping/ Robert Zorn is a graduate of Duke University and of the Wharton Graduate School of Business. In 2012, Rober...

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 Mastermind of the Lindbergh Kidnapping 👨‍⚖️ You can find the original NJ Criminal Podcast Lindbergh series here: https://www.njcriminalpodcast.com/category/lindbergh-kidnapping/ Robert Zorn is a graduate of Duke University and of the Wharton Graduate School of Business. In 2012, Rob...