most important colony in
the American Revolution.
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Revolution…in New Jersey
Revolutionary winter
was spent…in New Jersey
Come explore New Jersey's American Revolution sites
We are dedicated to connecting the people and places of New Jersey’s rich Revolutionary heritage
to inspire community pride, stewardship and civic engagement.
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
Events
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Curator Corner: Congress Voting Independence
VirtualGordon Simons for Curator Corner: Congress Voting Independence, a free virtual lunchtime talk on Tuesday, August 18 exploring the history and competing narratives behind this painting, the earliest known American […]
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Historic New Bridge Landing Summertime Tour
Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street, River Edge, New JerseyVisit Bergen County’s premier historic site this summer: Historic New Bridge Landing! The Bergen County Historical Society will be having its annual Summertime Social on Sunday, August 23rd 1 pm- 4:30 pm 1201 Main Street, River Edge NJ. Staffed by knowledgeable […]
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“Nothing More Agreeable”: George Washington’s “Good Music
Kingston United Methodist Church 9 Church St., Kingston, NJ, United States“Nothing is more agreeable, and ornamental,” George Washington wrote at Middle Brook, New Jersey 250 years ago, “than good music.” John Burkhalter and the Practitioners of Musick, drawing from research […]
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Revolutionary Newark in the Park: History and Remembrance
Newark Academy MonumentHarriet Tubman Square, meet at Newark Academy Monument Presenters: Jim Coe and Guy Sterling _______________________
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Crossing Musical Concert Preview
Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse 71 Main Street, Flemington, NJ, United StatesThe Crossing Musical Concert Preview Comes to the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse 71 Main Street, Flemington, New Jersey 08822 Doors open 30 minutes before each performance · General Admission $30 Experience the music and drama of The Crossing, a sweeping new […]
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A Taste of Cacao: The Mount Vernon Way at Washington’s Headquarters
Rockingham State Historic Site 84 Laurel Ave., Kingston, NJ, United StatesEnjoy “A Taste of Cacao: The Mount Vernon Way” at Washington’s Headquarters. Susan McLellan Plaisted, Proprietress of Heart to Hearth Cookery, makes chocolate cakes on traditional metates, roasting fermented cacao beans […]
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Crossing Musical Concert Preview
Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse 71 Main Street, Flemington, NJ, United StatesThe Crossing Musical Concert Preview Comes to the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse 71 Main Street, Flemington, New Jersey 08822 Doors open 30 minutes before each performance · General Admission $30 Experience the music and drama of The Crossing, a sweeping new […]
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Crossing Musical Concert Preview
Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse 71 Main Street, Flemington, NJ, United StatesThe Crossing Musical Concert Preview Comes to the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse 71 Main Street, Flemington, New Jersey 08822 Doors open 30 minutes before each performance · General Admission $30 Experience the music and drama of The Crossing, a sweeping new […]
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November 1776: When the Revolution Came to Newark
Newark Public LibraryNewark Public Library, James Brown African American Room, 2nd floor Presenter: Timothy Crist
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.
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