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The Revolution in New Jersey
The Leader:
George Washington spent one-quarter of his time as General leading troops in New Jersey.
The Moment:
The ‘10 Crucial Days’ of the Delaware Crossing, and the battles of Trenton and Princeton, proved to be the Turning Point of the Revolution.
The Most:
There were over 600 battles, skirmishes and acts of war in New Jersey; today there are over 150 historic sites to explore. No other state comes close.
The Hottest:
Temperatures at the Battle of Monmouth rose into the 90’s, making it the hottest (and largest) battle of the war.
The Coldest:
The first National Historic Park in the U.S. is Morristown, honoring the place where the army survived the coldest winter of the war.
The Last:
Of all the Governor’s Houses in the 13 colonies, only one still stands, in Perth Amboy, NJ.
Latest Events
Sinterklass Day at Historic New Bridge Landing
Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street, River Edge, New JerseyStart off the holiday season at Historic New Bridge Landing as the Bergen County Historical Society celebrates Sinterklaas Day on Sunday, December 3rd 1 pm- 3 pm. 1201 Main Street, […]
Washington’s Landing in New Jersey
Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New JerseyCOME WITNESS HISTORY AT WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE PARK There will be living history reenactments, stories, fife and drum corp, cannons, camp fires, a food truck, and presentations on the New […]
The Washington Crossing American Revolution Round Table
The Washington Crossing American Revolution Round Table will meet virtually on Monday, December 11th from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Please join the Round Table to hear William Welsch discuss Washington’s […]
Jerseyman’s Christmas in Virginia, 1773
Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, New JerseyReadings from the Journal of Philip Vickers Fithian reveal the experience of winter holidays among early Americans enslaved and free from the perspective of a New Jerseyman’s Christmas in Old […]
Jerseyman’s Christmas in Virginia, 1773
Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, New JerseyReadings from the Journal of Philip Vickers Fithian reveal the experience of winter holidays among early Americans enslaved and free from the perspective of a New Jerseyman’s Christmas in Old […]
Jerseyman’s Christmas in Virginia, 1773
Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, New JerseyReadings from the Journal of Philip Vickers Fithian reveal the experience of winter holidays among early Americans enslaved and free from the perspective of a New Jerseyman’s Christmas in Old […]
Colonial Colleges Yule Log: Boston Tea Party 250
Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, New JerseyToss a sprig of holly on New Jersey's Colonial Colleges Yule Log as sunset brings the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Learn about New Jersey's Tea Burnings and […]
40th Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts and Tavern Fare
Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street, River Edge, New JerseyIf the hustle and bustle, the tinsel and glitter of a 21st century Christmas makes you long for a simpler day, join the Bergen County Historical Society for their 40th […]
40th Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts and Tavern Fare
Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street, River Edge, New JerseyIf the hustle and bustle, the tinsel and glitter of a 21st century Christmas makes you long for a simpler day, join the Bergen County Historical Society for their 40th […]
40th Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts and Tavern Fare
Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street, River Edge, New JerseyIf the hustle and bustle, the tinsel and glitter of a 21st century Christmas makes you long for a simpler day, join the Bergen County Historical Society for their 40th […]
40th Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts and Tavern Fare
Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street, River Edge, New JerseyIf the hustle and bustle, the tinsel and glitter of a 21st century Christmas makes you long for a simpler day, join the Bergen County Historical Society for their 40th […]
Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment
Celebrate the “Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment,” arranged by the Washington Crossing Historic Park of PA, as we commemorate General George Washington’s famous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware. A history […]
Featured Story
Ten Crucial Days
In December 1776 the Patriot cause seemed to be on its last legs. After suffering a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Long Island, George Washington’s Continental Army had been driven all the way across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania.
From December 25, 1776 to January 3, 1777 — a period of just ten days — Washington’s brave soldiers would win a series of victories at Trenton and Princeton that were glorious indeed. These Ten Crucial Days proved instrumental to rekindling Patriot morale and keeping the cause for American independence alive in the wake of early defeats.
Latest Blog Posts
America250
Crossroads of the American Revolution is proud to be a part of @250America’s launch of #AmericasInvitation! Join us as we start the countdown to
Larry Schmidt
Lawrence Schmidt joined Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, Inc. in May 2023 as its Director of Development, bringing with him a diverse and
Crossroads to Host Heritage Partner Workshop
Trenton, NJ – Crossroads of the American Revolution is pleased to announce the return of its in-person Heritage Partner Workshops! The first workshop will
We Support the Site” – Why Criticism of Minute Man National Park’s Authenticity Standards Are Misguided
This article is spot on – reenacting at historic sites is all about the site, and what it needs. You can read the article
Rep. Watson Coleman, DOI Secretary Haaland Discuss America 250 and the Crossroads Of The American Revolution at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton
Ewing, NJ (April 11, 2023) – Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) met with U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland to
RevolutionNJ Website Live!
At our last quarterly meeting, we spoke about RevolutionNJ’s website. We are pleased to announce that it is now live! You can view the
