most important colony in
the American Revolution.
ready for America’s
250th birthday
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
Somerset County’s Journey Through the Past
Explore history in Somerset County! Various sites will be open throughout the weekend with a variety of activities available!
Somerset County’s Journey Through the Past
Explore history in Somerset County! Various sites will be open throughout the weekend with a variety of activities available!
Songs America Voted By
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, New Jersey, United StatesHistorical musician and balladeer Linda Russell takes you on a romp through elections past as you hear the ditties that inspired Americans to vote. She sings gems like Tippecanoe and […]
1759 Vought House’s Falling for History
Clinton Township Middle School 34 Grayrock Rd., Clinton, NJ, United StatesPreservation and Archeology Talks Artist Jerry Cable House Tours Local History Partners Kids Activities
18th Century Field Day
Red Bank Battlefield and Whitall House 100 Hessian Avenue, National Park, New JerseyJoin the Red Bank Battlefield for battle reenactments, colonial demonstrations, farm animals, kids games and crafts, magic show and more!
All Barracks Eve
Old Barracks MuseumJoin the Old Barracks Museum for an evening of spooktacular family fun at All Barracks Eve! On Friday, October 25th, come to the Old Barracks Museum and enjoy cider and […]
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