🌱 Why Perth Amboy’s Proprietary House ranks among NJ’s must-see war sites
Perth Amboy, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Perth Amboy! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
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- Why Perth Amboy’s Proprietary House ranks among NJ’s must-see war sites
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
- Friday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 25 Revolutionary War Sites Every New Jersey Resident Should Visit (savejersey.com) — History-minded Perth Amboy residents are urged to explore Proprietary House, the city’s own Revolutionary War-era governor’s mansion, highlighted among New Jersey’s top 25 independence sites. The guide also points to battlefields, museums, and historic parks statewide that are drawing renewed attention as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of independence. 
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