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Hangout - New Jersey Devil
This is one of the most popular stories about how the Devil was born, but there are many others. A different story says that a town put a curse on a young girl who fell in love with a British soldier during the Revolutionary War. When she gave birth, it was to the Jersey Devil. Another story says a gypsy cursed a girl because she didn't give the gypsy food. The curse caused her to give birth to the Jersey Devil. ... Locals in the Pine Barrens call it the Leeds Devil. They say it has a horse's head, long legs with hooves, two short front legs, and a bat's wings. No one knows how tall it is. Some people think it's six feet tall, others think it's only three or four feet tall. The Devil has glowing red eyes and makes loud screeching sounds. It's very ugly, and people are terrified after seeing it. During the day the Devil lives in the wetlands. At night it comes out to scare anyone it meets. ... [Read More]
Local Legacies - New Jersey
Desfile Hispano-Americano Del Estado de New Jersey (Hispanic State Parade of New Jersey) ... Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission's Folklife Program for New Jersey ... A New Jersey Snapshot: The Schiffenhaus Packaging Corp. ... [Read More]
Hangout - My NJ Kids - Scavenger Hunt
20. What was New Jersey's first newspaper? ... 10. What do locals in the Pine Barrens call the Jersey Devil? ... 3. New Jersey's four ski lodges are Hidden Valley, Campgaw Mountain, High Point Cross Country Ski Center, and ______________. ... [Read More]
New Jersey Pinelands Commission | Size
The Pinelands is a patchwork of pine oak forests, tea-colored streams and rivers, spacious farms, crossroad hamlets, and small towns stretched across southern New Jersey. In the country's early years it had been a place where fortunes were made from lumber, iron and glass. But the early industries died out, and as the state's major roads bypassed the area, the "Pine Barrens" gradually became known as a remote part of New Jersey abounding in local legends like the "Jersey Devil". ... [Read More]
New Jersey Pinelands Commission | Pinelands Site Map
- Coloring Book Jersey Devil ... - The Legend of the Jersey Devil ... - Annual Reports and Newsletters ... [Read More]
Hangout - Games
The New Jersey Devil has a surprise for you after you complete his puzzle. ... The New Jersey Devil holds auditions for someone to play his part. ... Help General Washington get across the Delaware River into New Jersey to defeat the British. ... [Read More]
New Jersey Pinelands Commission | Purchasing NJN Pinelands Videos
This documentary examines the history and the folklore of a unique New Jersey legend. Occupying a special place in New Jersey as the state's official demon, the history of the Jersey Devil stretches back to colonial times, perhaps further. In addition to reviewing many of the historic sightings, this program also interviews many modern New Jersey residents who claim to have had experiences with this mysterious legend of the Pine Barrens. ... New Jersey's Pinelands are home to a very unusual sport -- sled dog racing. This documentary explores the many facets of sled dog racing and follows one New Jersey racing team, Ed and C.J. Magee, through the 1991-1992 season as they train and compete in New Jersey and New England competitions. ... [Read More]
NJ Tourism, New Releases 2002
Copyright © Sate of New Jersey, 1996 - 2005 New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth & Tourism Commission P.O. Box 820 Trenton, NJ 08625-0820 ... YOUR "FUN-TASTIC" VOYAGE THROUGH AMERICAN HISTORY BEGINS AT THE CROSSROADS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: NEW JERSEY ... njhome | my new jersey | people | business | government | departments | search ... [Read More]
New Jersey State Museum - Calendar - Events, Tours, Family & Children's Activities, Planetarium, Special Programs, Lectures
Newark Black Film Festival, SLAM: All In Line For A Slice Of The Devil Pie , 7 pm ... Newark Black Film Festival Bank of America Night , In Praise of a Pioneer: A Tribute to Ossie Davis, Purlie Victorius. 7 pm ... Newark Black Film Festival, Youth Cinema, MZ Medusa, Elizabeth's Doll and Hot Hippo, Ages 4 to 10, 1 pm ... [Read More]
Hangout - Ice Hockey
The New Jersey Devils brought New Jersey its first Stanley Cup Championship in 1995, when they swept the Detroit Redwings in four straight games. Five years later, the Devils repeated this feat by winning their second Stanley Cup with a double-overtime victory in Game 6 over the Dallas Stars. ... The National Hockey League (NHL) first came to New Jersey when Dr. John McMullen purchased the Colorado Rockies in 1982. Soon afterwards, Dr. McMullen officially changed the franchise name to the Devils in recognition of the legendary Jersey Devil . Since then, the team has clearly made its mark in the world of professional ice hockey. ... [Read More]
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