Wondering about Colombia country, I was thinking why do we have Columbia University, Washington District of Columbia in USA. How is it related… So here is what I found.
1. It started as “King’s College” (1754)
Founded in 1754 in New York City, when the area was still under British rule.
It was established by King George II of England, so it was named King’s College.
It was the fifth-oldest college in the U.S. (after Harvard, William & Mary, Yale, and Princeton).
2. After the American Revolution, “King’s College” didn’t sound so good
When the U.S. gained independence in 1776, people no longer wanted anything with “King” in the name.
The college closed temporarily during the war and later reopened with a new, patriotic identity.
3. “Columbia” = poetic name for America
In the 1700s and 1800s, “Columbia” was a poetic or symbolic name for the United States.
It comes from the name Christopher Columbus, the explorer often credited with “discovering” the Americas.
So “Columbia” meant “Land of Columbus” — and represented freedom and the new nation.
4. Renamed Columbia College (1784) → Columbia University (1896)
In 1784, after independence, it was renamed Columbia College to honor the new nation.
Later, as it grew into a major research institution with multiple schools (law, medicine, etc.), it officially became Columbia University in 1896.
5. Today
Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the Ivy League universities.
In American schools, the milestone of reaching 100 days of school in an academic year is often celebrated with various activities and projects. Recently, our daughter’s school in New Jersey organized a special event to commemorate this achievement. As part of the celebration, the students were encouraged to create something that symbolized their 100 days of learning. Our daughter, with her artistic flair and concern for the environment, crafted a unique artwork using 100 plastic bottle caps. Additionally, she incorporated heart-shaped stickers to display her appreciation for the wonderful journey of education. This article delves into the significance of her creation, highlighting the themes of recycling, reusing, and love for learning.
Embracing Environmental Awareness: Our daughter’s decision to utilize 100 plastic bottle caps in her artwork was a thoughtful gesture that promotes the principles of environmental conservation. By repurposing these bottle caps, she highlighted the importance of the three R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our ecosystem, and reusing materials can play a crucial role in minimizing this impact. Through her artwork, our daughter aimed to raise awareness and inspire others to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.
Keeping Our Environment Clean: One of the underlying messages conveyed by our daughter’s art is the significance of reusing materials to keep our surroundings clean. While we may strive to eliminate plastic from our lives completely, it is not always practical or feasible. Plastic often finds its way into our homes, and rather than discarding it immediately, reusing can be an effective alternative. Our daughter’s use of 100 bottle caps showcased how simple acts of reusing can contribute to a cleaner environment.
Expressing Love for Learning: Alongside her creative display of environmental awareness, our daughter expressed her affection for the 100 days of school through heart-shaped stickers that formed the number “100.” This symbolic representation served as a testament to her enjoyment and appreciation of the educational journey she embarked upon. It is a reminder of the many opportunities for growth, knowledge, and personal development that each day of school brings. The heart-shaped stickers also served as a heartfelt thank you to her teachers, classmates, and the entire school community for making her experience special and memorable.
Conclusion: The celebration of 100 days of school holds great significance in the American education system. Our daughter’s artwork, composed of 100 plastic bottle caps and heart-shaped stickers, beautifully encapsulates the essence of this milestone. By promoting the principles of recycling and reusing, she exemplifies the importance of caring for our environment. Simultaneously, her expression of love for learning reminds us of the invaluable impact of education. Through her creation, she has not only left a lasting impression but also inspired others to consider their role in preserving our planet and cherishing the joys of learning.
Mount Tammany Hiking Trail is in Hardwick New Jersey. It has both blue dot trails and red dot trails. Blue dot trail is the easier one and Red dot is the harder one and which is popular. We went in October and it was good. I guess its good in most of the seasons except in peak winters. Also it might get too hot in summers. Its always ideal to start early mornings if you are a beginner and hiking with kids. Because it will be difficult to get down once it gets dark. As you can see in the picture it has got dark by the time we reached down and having some snacks. Carry enough water and food with you in the car as you will not find any shops nearby. Also the rest rooms are of temporary kind not connected through the regular water supply so you can avoid it and use the nearest public restroom service by checking in google or GPS.
Also it might be a good idea to keep a rough map handy as these are in country side and signal might get lost.
The effort is worth it, you will get beautiful views and its very near to popular cities like Edison, East windsor etc so you should visit if you are living in NJ or Pennsylvania.
Kuser farms have been hosting christmas tours since many years. This picture is from our visit in 2019. Here is some latest events happening at Kuser mansion.
Kuser Farm Mansion will be open for tours starting Saturday, March 18, 2023, through Saturday, October 21, 202, from 11 am to 3 pm. The last walkthrough tour will start at 2:15 pm. We will be open every Saturday and Sunday with the exception of April 9th for Easter. Please call 609-890-3630 for information.
Get to know more by visiting their website and join the latest tour at Kuser Mansion
I just thought of sharing my – want to go places list for Spring – Summer – Fall in and around New Jersey
Longwood Gardens – address 1001, Longwood road, Kennet square PA – 19348 Dates from April 1st to May 5th Spring blooms
Bowman’s Hill’s wildflower Preserve – 1635, River road, New Hope PA – 18938 My Groupon ticket is valid till July21 but I would like to visit it before May 31
Diggerland – This is expensive and they are open during spring break.
Crystal Caves – 963 Crystal Cave Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530 I might visit this in fall as its indoor or somewhere in June-July when its hot. Tickets Adults $20 and Kids $12
Valley Shepard creamery – 50 Fairmount Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 Spring lamb tours April 13 to end of june only on Saturdays valleyshepherd.com/spring-lambing-tours/
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