The Garden State
Capital: Trenton
Thomas Edison. Revolutionary War battlegrounds. A hop, skip, and jump to New York City.
The state was the third of the original 13 Colonies to ratify the constitution in 1787. The Garden State is a reference to soil and the tradition of crops in the state.
New Jersey State Capitol: The second oldest state capitol still in use. It has been expanded several times since 1792.
National Park Sites Visited
Thomas Edison NHP: A National Historic Park dedicated to many inventions, not just the lightbulb.