Congratulations to Hunterdon County’s 2018 Junior Historian, Christian Ventura of High Bridge Elementary School, selected for writing the best essay in the contest sponsored annually by the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission. Second place honors went to Austin Fritz, of Tewksbury Elementary School. The 2018 competition drew 81 entries from seven school districts and […]
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Crossroads’ Heritage Partner is Newest Excursion Destination for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
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Congratulations to the Elizabeth Destination Marketing Organization on becoming the newest excursion destination for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Travelers will now have the opportunity to tour and explore historic Elizabeth. According to the press release “Passengers disembarking from Cape Liberty Cruise Port will no longer have to wait hours until their flight out of EWR, […]
Exhibitors Wanted for Princeton Battlefield Society’s Young Patriots’ Day
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The Princeton Battlefield Society is designing a special event for September 23rd called “Young Patriots’ Day.” This event will be geared towards school-age children and their families and will focus on colonial life and the American Revolution through a number of educational pods and exhibits that will include reenactors, 18th century demonstrations, George Washington and Ben […]
NJ Secretary of State cites heritage tourism benefits at Crossroads annual meeting
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New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way emphasized the importance of the state’s Revolutionary-era history at the annual meeting of the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area on April 18 in Trenton. “We need to do all we can to increase overall awareness of New Jersey’s central role in the American Revolution, and […]
Crossroads’ Rev. Neighbor, Jacob Francis Focus of New Article By Larry Kidder
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Crossroads’ Revolutionary Neighbor, Jacob Francis is the focus of a new article just published in the Journal of the American Revolution. “The American Revolution of Private Jacob Francis,” by author and historian Larry Kidder, gives an in depth look at the life of this Hunterdon County Private and highlights his navigation “through the changing rights […]
2018 New Jersey History & Historic Preservation Conference- June 7 & 8
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The New Jersey Historic Preservation Office will host its annual New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference at Passaic County College in Paterson, NJ on June 7 & 8. This year’s conference focuses on “Building a Place for History,” featuring two days of workshops in the place Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park calls home. Registration […]
Crossroads’ Trustee Named Loyal Son of Rutgers
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Congratulations to Crossroads’ Board member, Chris Paladino, on being named a Loyal Son of Rutgers University. He and his fellow honorees will be celebrated at the Loyal Sons and Daughters of Rutgers 60th Anniversary Gala on April 14th. To read the full article click here.
Middlesex County’s Uncommon History Podcast of the Month- Elizabeth Franklin
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Immerse yourself in Colonial/Revolutionary War, Military and Social History through Middlesex County’s Podcast Series, “Uncommon History.” These FREE podcasts are available for listening and focus on unique and sometimes unknown New Jersey history. UnCommon History podcasts are made possible by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Office of Cultural and Heritage and the New Jersey Historical Commission, […]
Middlesex County’s Uncommon History Podcast of the Month- Oliver Cromwell
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Immerse yourself in Colonial/Revolutionary War, Military and Social History through Middlesex County’s Podcast Series, “Uncommon History.” These FREE podcasts are available for listening and focus on unique and sometimes unknown New Jersey history. UnCommon History podcasts are made possible by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Office of Cultural and Heritage and the New Jersey Historical Commission, […]
