If you’re looking for a place where history, culture and community come together in one unique spot, look no further than Vineland, New Jersey. Home to over 60,000 people, this city has seen its fair share of historical events that have shaped the town into what it is today.
The first settlement began in 1861 when Charles K. Landis purchased large tracts of land to begin his ‘New Jersey Colony’. He named it “Vineland” after the abundance of grapevines found growing wild throughout the area. To attract more settlers he started offering incentives like free farming equipment and even cash prizes to those who built houses on their lots within six months! This eventually led to many Italian immigrants settling in Vineland and creating strong communities here that still exist today.
Today, visitors can explore many of these historic sites such as The Landis Theater which was originally opened by Mr. Landis himself in 1937; or visit The Richland Historical Complex with its 19th century schoolhouse and general store for a true taste of local history. But at the same time there are also plenty of modern amenities like shopping centers, restaurants and parks for residents to enjoy year round.