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The City of Burlington New Jersey USA is the first and original township in Burlington County, predating the “original constablrys” by 11 years.
Native Americans of the Mantas (or Leaping Frog) tribe of the Lenni Lenape knew Burlington Island as Matinicunk and the mainland as Techichohocki, or "oldest planted land."
Early 1600s - There is some archaeological evidence supporting the local presence of a significant Swedish settlement by the early 1600s. Belgian Walloons fleeing persecution built the first recorded European settlement in New Jersey, ca. 1624, establishing an Island trading post to barter with the indigenous people. The Dutch then came upon the Island, exploiting its rich and varied wildlife. Their fort faced downriver, the better to defend both forks of the Delaware River from invasion. New Jersey’s first record of an African presence notes slaves of a Dutch colonial official. The first murder in recorded state history took place on the Island in the 1670s, when two Indians murdered two Dutchmen. As the Dutch withdrew from New World holdings, Swedes and Finns occupied the Island, until it was seized by the English in 1664. Fleeing oppression in England, the Quakers settled in Burlington over 325 years ago.
March 3, 1677 - Proprietors authorized the formation of the town in a seminal constitutional document which set forth principles and ideals of freedom and democracy found 100 years later in the United States Constitution. Among these innovations were civil and religious liberty; separate executive and legislative power; an elected Assembly; freedom of speech; no deprivation without due process of law. In their own stirring words, the Proprietors “...lay a foundation for after ages to understand their liberty as men and Christians, that they may not be brought into bondage but by their own consent, for we put the power in the people.”
Great News! The City of Burlington, NJ has been selected to receive NJ State Green Acres grant funding for a $1M “Jake’s Place inclusive playground” in JFK Park. These parks are meant for use by both adults and children.
“We are very appreciative of this recognition of our City’s needs and that our application was reviewed favorably by Green Acres,” said Mayor Barry Conaway.
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Yea and let's see how long it is before somebody destroys it. Some people today have no morals and don't know when we have a good thing.
Thisnis great news. That park has been underutilized for years.
The park is great because it designed so special needs kids and special needs adults can use it as well.
See you tonight for the second week of food trucks, farmers market shopping, and enjoying food and a beverage while enjoying great music on the Promenade.Who's ready for the next #FoodTruckTuesdays at the Riverfront Promenade in #BurlingtonNJ??
On Tuesday, May 14th, we've got #brotherlylovespringrollco, #dolatoespresso, #latinbitesnj & #nautigirl serving up some great grub!
We'll see you there!
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How do we get in the list for food trucks?
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Great, all good seats still available for a return appearance by popular (local) artist Behn Gillece and Philadelphia's great vocalist-pianist Shayne Frederick, Sunday matinee on May 19 at 3 pm. Don't miss a great afternoon show after brunch or before dinner.
Tix at LyceumHallArts.com or in the comments. #jazz #americansongbook #JerseyArts Thanks in part to Burlington Automotive for their continued support in bringing the arts to Burlington!
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Tickets still available this weekend and next weekend for the Bridge Players Theatre Company's Once Upon a Mattress. Visit
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We are going tomorrow night!
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