The History Chick
From hidden gems to hometown legends, we explore history, folklife, and culture in New Jersey and the Tri-State Area. Whether it’s Revolutionary War tales, boardwalk stories, or local folklore, The History Chick is here to keep the past alive—and a little bit sassy.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Morristown Murder: Spooky Season in NJ History
“Because they treated him like a beast of burden…”
Those were the words of Antoine LeBlanc as he awaited the gallows in Morristown, New Jersey.
In this episode, The History Chick takes y…
The Vanishing of Marie Smith: Asbury Park’s Forgotten Murder
In 1910, 10-year-old Marie Smith disappeared just 600 feet from her home in Asbury Park, New Jersey. What followed wasn’t just a tragic murder — it exposed the racial tensions, investig…
The Summer Solstice Murder!
We're back in action! And just in time for Summerween! We're kicking off these sweltering days with a true crime story that is sure to leave you shuckin' for more!
Join Lesley Schierenb…
Duck Duck ... Decoy!
Join me this week as Heirloom Historical is back in action - with live interviews from the 2024 New Jersey Decoy Collectors Annual Show! Listen and find out more about decoy carving, wh…
The First Female Surfer on the East Coast!
Join us this week as we 'Hang Ten!' and learn about the "Queen of the Waves" here in Asbury Park!
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The First Female New Jersey Decoy Carver of the Year!
Decoys—it's not just a man's world anymore! Join us this week for our very first guest, Nancee Jo Luciani, who will discuss how she broke into the field of decoy carving and ultimately …
Colonial Women of New Jersey!
A shipwreck survivor. A (legal) witch. A patriotic rebel at 74. These are just some of the baddies that you'll learn about here in this episode as we delve into the histories of New Jer…
The Black Oystermen Of South Jersey
Nestled along the Maurice River is the now-sleepy community of Shell-Pile, New Jersey - once the world's Oyster Capital!
Come find out about the African Americans that made this communit…
Springwood Avenue Asbury Park!
Join us this week as we stroll down Springwood Avenue in Asbury Park to take listeners back to a time when Ike & Tina, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and other jazz, blues, and R&B gre…
New Jersey's All-Black Town: Whitesboro!
Did you know that New Jersey was home to over a dozen all-Black towns? Well, it's true!
Come learn about one of the longest-lasting all-Black towns here in the Garden State, Whitesboro…
Slavery in New Jersey
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Learn about the rich history of enslavement here in New Jersey!
Touted as a "Northern St…
Roosevelt in Manhattan
Have you ever wanted to sip some white wine - guzzle a gallon of coffee like our beloved Teddy Roosevelt?
Well join me this week as we venture into the world of NYC and see where Roosev…
Church of the Presidents
5? 7? Who cares!?!? There were at least 5 Presidents that came and summered in (even if it was a short stop - McKinley, I'm lookin at you!) Long Branch, New Jersey. Known back then as "…
Peggy Clevenger: The Witchitty Witch of the Pines
Which witch is which? This episode delves into the folklore and legend of the Pine Barren's own Peggy Clevenger. A supposed shape-shifter and mason jar fixer, find out what lore lies be…
Welcome to Heirloom Historical!
Welcome to Heirloom Historical! Each week, we uncover some little unknown historical tidbits about New Jersey History and Americana Folklore!
Join Lesley Schierenbeck, your host, and sh…
James A. Bradley Founder of Asbury Park, NJ
He's known affectionately to us as the "Brush Daddy." Today we investigate the life of James A. Bradley, the founder of Asbury Park, New Jersey. Join us on this first episode for a …