It's wild when you stop and think about it, isn't it? Just how much history South Jersey has. So much has taken place here in this part of the state dating even before the Revolutionary War. No doubt, we sometimes take advantage of the rich history that's happened right here in our own backyard.

Well, this week, there's a chance for you to go experience a piece of that history right in the heart of Hammonton. Did you know that the longest-running Italian festival in all of the United States gets put on every single year right here in Atlantic County? You know it as the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival. It's hosted by the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society at 1 Mount Carmel Lane.