Some railroad history in Phillipsburg New Jersey... | Metrotrails

History at Shappell Park in Phillipsburg New Jersey. The park is the home of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, a Civil War Memorial erected in 1906. Although no battles of the Civil War took place on New Jersey ground, our state did send 88,000 troops to fight for the Union cause. Memorial Day started off as a Civil War day of remembrance for Union soldiers, and it was initially called Decoration Day because they were decorating the graves of veterans. Since the first celebration in 1868, and f

Update: The New Jersey Youth Corps of Phillipsburg has concluded their 5-week trail maintenance program in Worthington State Forest. Through the National Recreational Trails Grant program, the State Park Service was able to partner with the Phillipsburg Youth Corps tackling much needed trail projects and maintenance. These projects included erosion control, trailhead/parking area improvements, invasive species control and boardwalk construction. Despite the high temperatures and high humidity, t

The Delaware River Railroad Excursions Great Pumpkin Train in Phillipsburg, New Jersey is one of those fall experiences that feels straight out of a cozy autumn movie! This scenic train ride follows the Delaware River through colorful fall foliage and stops at a pumpkin patch where every rider can pick a pumpkin at no extra cost. The trip is more than just a ride, it’s a full seasonal adventure. You can wander through a corn maze, explore historic lime kilns, try gem mining at the Susquehanna Mi