AMERICA 250 "On This Day" - On This Day in American History: August 2, 1776: American Revolution: The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress takes place.

Sunday morning coffee and a little Jersey History - so it's a nice warm summer morning. If you're planning on some lunch or a light dinner, how about a Jersey Tomato Sandwich with salt, pepper, and mayo?

The New Jersey tomato has quite the history - Take a look
https://mrlocalhistory.org/history-of-the-jersey-tomato/

SUMMER HEAT GOT YOU DOWN?
Ever ride a tractor naked? How about lawn games naked? Skinny dip in a pool naked? Well, they've been doing it in New Jersey's Sky Farm longer than any other "naturist nudist) community" in America - And it's right here in our hometown village of Liberty Corner of Basking Ridge, New Jersey. "History with a social twist" - is our motto. Check out this quirkily fun history. Sky Farm NJ

https://mrlocalhistory.org/skyfarm/

OK, time to talk…THE ODYSSEY And a IMAX JOURNEY of our own- but what about history?

One of the greatest stories ever written - but you need a cheat sheet, and we have a good one to prep those wanting to know more about Homer's story and how Christopher Nolan took on the historic endeavor -

Meet the characters, the gods, the numbers and more - it's right up our alley as "History with a social twist" - new ways to tell history! Oh, and we loved it..... for a number of reasons. Then, post your favorite parts of the film below.

Check out the MLH background piece here - https://mrlocalhistory.org/homers-the-odyssey-told-by-christopher-nolan/

Author: Homer (c. 750–700 BC)
Written: Nearly 2,800 years ago
Books: 24
Length: About 12,100 lines of poetry
Modern Editions: Approximately 450–600 pages
Trojan War: Lasted 10 years
Odysseus’ Voyage Home: 10 years
Starting Point: Troy (modern-day Hisarlık, Turkey )
Destination: Ithaca (modern-day Ithaki, Greece)
Total Time Away from Ithaca: 20 years
Journey: Estimated 2,500–3,500 miles (4,000–5,600 km)
Ships Leaving Troy: 12
Crew Leaving Troy: About 600 men
Crew Returning Home: Just 1 — Odysseus
Olympian Gods & Divine Beings Encountered: About 10
Major Monsters & Mythical Creatures: At least 6

1926: 100 years ago at about this time, Atlantic City Opened One of the Greatest Speedways in the World!

The year is 1926, and MLH welcomes you to what was known as the “Board Bowl,” which had 80,000 fans and was one of the world's greatest motorsport spectacles, and it was right here in New Jersey!

Charles M. Schwab (unrelated to the stockbroker) was the head of Bethlehem Steel. He was often nicknamed the “Master Hustler” for his high-energy approach and aggressive business tactics that transformed Bethlehem Steel into a powerhouse in the steel industry. His willingness to take risks, push boundaries, and innovate earned him this nickname among peers and the media. He was also sometimes referred to as the “Steel King” due to his significant role in the growth and dominance of American steel, rivaling even Andrew Carnegie. GeographicReference

You gotta see the videos in this post!!!
https://mrlocalhistory.org/atlantic-city-speedway/