Crossroads Heritage Partners site managers, volunteers and historians were among the 60 participants in Crossroads’ January 24 Professional Development Conference, Sharing Untold Stories, held at Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton. Co-sponsored by the New Jersey Historical Commission and Morven the session was designed to equip participants with tools to uncover a more inclusive spectrum […]
Revolutionary News
Monmouth Poll reveals NJ awareness of Revolutionary heritage
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The vast majority of New Jerseyans say it is important to preserve and promote the state’s Revolutionary War heritage according to a new Monmouth University Poll, many though respondents placed the state a below Massachusetts, Virginia, and Pennsylvania in terms of its American Revolution significance. Read more about the findings on the poll website, as […]
Revolution NJ logo unveiled at Second Battle of Trenton reenactment
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The winning entry in the Revolution NJ logo contest was unveiled by General George Washington and Colonel Henry Knox following the Second Battle of Trenton reenactment in Trenton’s Mill Hill Park on December 28.
“Sharing Untold Stories” Crossroads conference to be held Jan 24
Categories: Revolutionary News
Register today for Sharing Untold Stories, Crossroads of the American Revolution’s January 24 professional development conferences for volunteers and site at historic sites and heritage organizations. The session will be held at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street in Princeton, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by the New Jersey Historical Commission and […]
Princeton Battlefield Society Presents: An American Revolution Diary
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The Princeton Battlefield Society invites you to read “An American Revolution Diary” and Follow the Ten Crucial Days of 1776-77. This online program is a new and refreshing way to delve into the Ten Crucial Days of the American Revolution, guided by a number of prominent Revolutionary authors and historians. Staring on December 14th and […]
January 8 Quarterly 250th Update available on YouTube
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View and listen to the replay of the winter update for Revolution NJ, New Jersey’s planning for the 250th anniversry of the United States, held on January 8, 2020. The replay is available on YouTube. Topics covered during the session included the introduction of the new Revolution NJ logo, the latest on the NJ Revolutionary-era […]
Crossroads’ Holiday Gift Shop Guide
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As the holidays approach, are you struggling to find a unique gift for the history lover on your list? Crossroads and our Heritage Partners are here to help! Many of our Partner sites have a wide selection of gifts for everyone on your list, history buffs and non-historians alike. Here you can find information about […]
Amy Osterhout joins Crossroads team as Program Manager
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Please join us in welcoming Crossroads’ new Program Manager, Amy Osterhout. She’ll be the primary Crossroads liaison to our Heritage Partners and will take the lead on planning our semi-annual professional development workshops. Amy will also be working on greater visibility for heritage partners with an enhanced heritage partner section and features on the Crossroads […]
Elizabeth’s historic First Presbyterian is newest host to Crossroads-branded signage
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The story of the City of Elizabeth’s deep Revolutionary War heritage is now being told by two interpretive signs located outdoors on the campus of the historic First Presbyterian Church and burial grounds on Broad Street. The signage was unveiled on Monday, November 4 by representatives from the City of Elizabeth, The Elizabeth Destination Marketing […]
Revolution NJ and state’s heritage travel potential featured on NJTV
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The tourism and economic development potential of New Jersey’s Revolutionary heritage is among the topics featured on NJTV News’ October 28, 2019 report. The segment also highlighted the logo design contest currently underway to select a visual brand for Revolution NJ.
