Check out our new video featuring highlights from the fall conference, “The Art of Period Trades and Crafts, A Taste of the Trades.” The event, co-sponsored by the Middlesex County Office of Arts and History, Division of Historic Sites and History Services, took place at East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway, NJ. It featured […]
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Colonial Tavern Night at the Abraham Staats House- Nov. 10
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Don’t miss this 18th century night of merriment! On display will be authentic serving-ware as well as information about local taverns of the day. Sample a variety of light snacks popular with colonials. Enjoy the warmth of the fire, sip mulled cider and hum along to popular drinking songs and music of the period by […]
18th Century Westervelt-Vanderhoef House Restored
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Passaic County officials gathered with the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Monday to officially reopen the Westervelt-Vanderhoef house after a $1.1 million restoration. To read the entire article click here.
Crossroads Selected as Partner to Drive NJ Planning for Nation’s 250th Anniversary
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Crossroads of the American Revolution Association has been selected as the private sector partner to work with the New Jersey Historical Commission within the state to plan commemorations and observances of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The selection was made following passage of legislation earlier this year which directed the […]
Trenton students research Revolutionary video project at Old Barracks
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Students from Trenton’s Martin Luther King Elementary School have started discovering the pivotal history in their own backyard thanks to an innovative program created by Crossroads. On a recent visit to the Old Barracks Museum, fourth graders learned that the structure not far from their school was a military hospital during the Revolution, and was […]
Heritage Partners Debuting New and Updated Websites
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Congratulations to all of the Heritage Partners on their new and updated websites! Be sure to check them out and show your support for our fellow partners by clicking through below to see their new online presence: Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences Association (BCLHNSA) Washington Crossing Park Association of NJ (WCPA) Lawrence […]
NJ Researchers Search for Lost Revolutionary War-Era Ships
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“Researchers at Stockton University are in the middle of a project to look for lost Revolutionary War-era ships in one of New Jersey’s rivers. This week marks the 240th anniversary of a little-known Revolutionary War battle known as the Battle of Chestnut Neck. Underwater archeology Professor John Nagiewicz and his team has spent the last […]
Crossroads’ Fall Conference, “The Art of Period Trades and Crafts, A Taste of the Trades” a Success
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A HUGE THANK YOU to all who participated in Crossroads’ Fall Conference! The sold-out event, co-sponsored by the Middlesex County Office of Arts and History, Division of Historic Sites and History Services, took place on October 2 at East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway, NJ. It featured the tasting of several alcoholic beverages of […]
Homeschool History Series at Montclair History Center
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Don’t miss Montclair History Center’s homeschool history series starting this October. There are two great offerings available including hearth cooking for kids and history makers. For more information on these 6 week classes see below and visit montclairhistory.org. Homeschool Series Hearth Cooking for Kids This 6-week hearth cooking class takes children through food preservation, learning […]
Discover Revolutionary NJ during County-wide History Weekends
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Over 85 historic sites and museums spanning four counties will open their doors to visitors in the month of October. Explore Sussex County on Oct. 6 & 7 during their “8th Annual Heritage Weekend.” Then head south to discover all historic Somerset County has to offer during their “Weekend Journey through the Past” event on Oct. 13 […]
