As Revolutionary War reenactors for the Battle of Monmouth, Pete and his eight-year-old son Ben are keeping our nation's history alive. And they are doing their part to honor New Jersey’s pivotal role in the American story. As we approach the 250th anniversary of our great nation, I am grateful to patriotic Americans — like Pete and Ben — who are bringing our neighbors together to celebrate our founding ideals. | Governor Phil Murphy

We are back with another edition of Monmouth County Then and Now! Today we are highlighting Fort Monmouth. Fort Monmouth’s history dates back to 1917, when the U.S. Army Signal Corps established a training facility in Little Silver. Officially named Fort Monmouth in 1925, the installation honored the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Monmouth Court House during the American Revolution. Over the decades, Fort Monmouth became a vital hub for military communications research and innovation, hous