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The Struggle and Rise of the Jersey City Irish
On Saturday, March 13th at 2PM come hear Bob Leach discuss "The Struggle and Rise of the Jersey City Irish" and Readings and Oral Stories of the Old Horseshoe District! $10. donation.
Save Our Jersey City History
Support the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery and Memorial Park Restoration Project!
As the new year progresses, we are asking for your support of our important restoration of the cemetery. Please come and visit the grounds and see some of the many restoration goals we have already achieved, and hope to continue for Jersey City's "hidden historical treasure"
Your support is critical, please make a donation, no matter how small. And please sign our petition for funding from the
Hudson County Open Space Grant Committee: GoPetition. Every dollar helps us continue this very special mission. Your support is the engine of our success, and is a commitment to Jersey City's future. Open your hearts and donate today and help us succeed in this wonderful gift for Jersey City by making an online donation today. We can't do it without YOUR help!
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The Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery is a National Treasure. Prior to the creation of the Cemetery in 1829, it's historical significance dates back to the 1700's as the site of Revolutionary War skirmishes, and an active Ammunition Bunker during the War of 1812 that still stands proudly on our grounds. Now the sacred eternal resting place of thousands of soldiers from the Revolutionary & Civil Wars, the War of 1812, the Spanish-American War, WWI and II, forward, as well as home to our earliest Jersey City founders, leaders, residents and legends. With its 200 year old English Ivy adorning many of the towering trees, and the monumental works of art, this 6-acre sanctuary of peace and unique history is one of the most beautiful natural settings in Jersey City.
Sadly neglected and abandoned in early 2008, the Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery is now being saved and preserved by the dedicated efforts of a newly formed volunteer Board of Trustees, a hard-working group of volunteers, and a supportive Community who are committed to the restoration of the historic cemetery grounds, caretaker house, and historic monuments.
With undivided loyalty, we will protect and preserve, with honor, our ancestors and veterans in memoriam, while promoting the early American historical events that took place on these sacred grounds.
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