Today, Wall Township is one of New Jersey's largest commuter hubs - a charming suburban community where many of the residents work in New York City and hop on the train each morning. But while it may be a modern town today, it's brimming with history. Many of the oldest buildings in the township are still preserved and can be seen via tours. However, there may be no more unique historic site in New Jersey than the one at the Camp Evans Historic District. Back in 1946, the US Army Signal Corps successfully sent the first radar signals to space - and they did it right here in Wall Township, as part of an experiment known as Project Diana. Today, the complex where this historic achievement was accomplished is part of the InfoAge museum, and countless space buffs and school kids step back in time every day.
The historic buildings at Camp Evans Historic District are well worth a visit, but the facility has so much more waiting for explorers.
The area was once a top-secret US Army radar facility, but today it's a research center and museum run by the InfoAge team - and it's open for visitors!
During World War II, the area was used as a radar center to intercept radio communications, but when the war was over, the scientists set their sights much higher.
The goal was to send the first radar signal to space - bouncing radar signals off the moon and receiving the reflected signals. This would be the start of the current search of the cosmos.
This was the first QSL card created to confirm the two-way radiocommunication with space - and the team went all-out in designing it!
Today, the facility is also hosting a large museum filled with key items from the facility's war history and beyond.
Many educational programs are run out of the InfoAge museum, making it the most popular spot for school trips in Wall Township.
However, the most popular spot in the historic area is definitely the massive radar dish that made it all possible!
Have you visited this unique historic site in New Jersey? Let us know about your visit to InfoAge and the Project Diana site, and let us know what else you love about Wall Township in the comments section! If you're planning a visit, you can visit the official website and Facebook page for everything you need to know. For another look into New Jersey's past, why not explore the world's longest boardwalk?
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