
What we’re about
Before joining, please read our group guidelines below.
Google Drive gallery of past events:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1naRst8SDLTLRg82IhVKMykeXoaoZkurd
About Forgotten NJ & Group Guidelines
Forgotten New Jersey is a social group for those who are drawn to exploring liminal and abandoned spaces— places like dead malls, vacant buildings, and other forgotten corners of the state that feel stuck between past and present. We welcome urban explorers, photographers, history enthusiasts, or anyone curious about experiencing the intrigue of these in-between places. At our meetups, we'll gather to visit these spaces, take photos, discuss their history, and share our thoughts and memories. Join us to uncover the hidden, forgotten parts of New Jersey.
Group Guidelines:
- No-Shows & Last-Minute Cancellations: We have a zero-tolerance policy for no-shows or repeated last-minute cancellations. Consistent no-shows or late cancellations will result in immediate removal. If your plans change, please communicate with us as soon as possible.
- RSVP Status: Only confirmed "YES" RSVPs should attend events. If you're on the Waitlist, please do not attend unless the organizer explicitly confirms your spot. If you'd like to attend a full event or add an additional guest, contact the event organizer directly to inquire.
- Ticketed Events & Waitlists: For ticketed events, RSVPs initially place you on the waitlist. To confirm attendance, you must verify your ticket purchase with the organizer. This ensures an accurate headcount for reservations and logistics.
- Inclusive & Safe Space: Our group prioritizes creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment. If any member makes you or someone else feel uncomfortable or unsafe, please immediately inform an organizer or event host. Toxicity, harassment, and disrespectful behavior will lead to immediate removal.
- Risk & Safety: By confirming your attendance, you acknowledge and accept all associated risks. You assume full responsibility for your safety and waive any claims related to personal injury, death, or property damage that may occur during events.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Forgotten NJ: Dead Mall Photo Walk @ Hudson MallHudson Mall , Jersey City, NJ
By popular demand, our next dead mall meetup and photography walk is coming up fast!
Did you know NJ is the state with the most malls per square mile? As a group that appreciates the overlooked in NJ, we feel it’s our duty to show malls some extra love as their numbers slowly dwindle across the country. Malls were once some of America’s most beloved “third spaces,” or places outside home and work that created a sense of community. Let’s recreate the glory days of malls, if only for a few hours!
We're heading to the Hudson Mall in Jersey City on July 27th, a mall so overlooked it barely has an internet footprint (read one of the few articles written about it here.) With a significant amount of the stores closed and talk of its redevelopment happening since 2021, this may be one of your last chances to appreciate it and its distinctive and nostalgic architecture.
We’ll meet inside the front entrance of the mall at 10:30 AM soon after it opens, when it is hopefully empty. Around noon, you’re also welcome to join us at the Chuck E. Cheese’s attached to the mall for some pizza and an extra bit of nostalgia!
Space is limited to 10 people. By RSVPing, you are agreeing to the group guidelines/attendance policy on the group homepage.