Major findings of the visitor readiness assessment of New Jersey Revolutionary-era historic sites were released at Crossroads of the American Revolution’s 2020 annual meeting.
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Revolutionary NJ Resources, Activities & Virtual Programs
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The Crossroads staff hopes that you and those you care for are doing well. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we know many of our partner sites and organizations have had to cancel many public events and close their doors. While social distancing is keeping the public at home, Crossroads remains committed to promoting the events […]
COVID-19: Closings, Cancellations and Reschedules
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Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, some events hosted by our partner sites may be cancelled or rescheduled and sites may be closed until further notice. Find below a list of current event cancellations, rescheduling or changes; these changes have also been reflected in our Events calendar. Please keep in mind that this is only […]
New Crossroads signage at Liberty Hall Museum spotlights region’s Revolutionary heritage
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The story of New Jersey’s first elected governor and his country estate’s Revolutionary War heritage is now being told by an interpretive kiosk located on the grounds of Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University in Union. The kiosk was unveiled on March 12 by representatives from Liberty Hall Museum and Crossroads of the American Revolution. […]
Rescheduled: Annual Meeting/250th site assessment findings — April 21 virtual meeting
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Crossroads of the American Revolution invites you to participate in our Annual Meeting and presentation of the New Jersey Revolutionary Historic Site and Visitor Readiness Assessment. Thank you for your understanding as we have worked to reschedule this important session while continuing to follow social distancing guidelines. Please join us on Tuesday April 21 at […]
Sharing Untold Stories Conference Brings New Perspective to Site Interpretation
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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 […]
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
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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 […]