African American Soldiers in the Revolution, with Algernon Ward

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Join Reenactor Algernon Ward and learn about African American soldiers and their important role in the War for Independence. Mr. Ward is commander of the First Rhode Island Regiment — […]

Free

“New Jersey – A 360˚ View” for New Jersey’s 360th Birthday

Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, New Jersey, United States

Midsummer 2024 brings the 250th anniversary of the Quebec Act, propelling British North America closer into the American Revolution, and the 360th anniversary of New Jersey's indenture, establishing New Jersey […]

Free

Uncork History: “Love Unveiled” 

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey

Enjoy our summer series in the garden and join us for Uncork History: Love Unveiled, highlighting our newest exhibit. Afterward, relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger foods […]

$35
Event Series Proprietary House Tours

Proprietary House Tours

Proprietary House 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey

On Sundays, June 16th & June 30th, Proprietary House will be open from 1 to 4 PM.  Museum Tours available at 1 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM. Admission: Members - Free […]

$10

New Jersey’s Declarations of Independence: “We think it necessary to declare”

Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, New Jersey, United States

Join a dramatic reading with historical discussion of New Jersey’s “Declarations of Independence” featuring documents of the Brunswick Convention of 1774, electing delegates from New Jersey to the First Continental […]

Free

Independence Day Open House

Proprietary House 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey

On Thursday, July 4th at 12 Noon, Proprietary House will host an Independence Day open house reception. Brief comments by local dignitaries. Light refreshments. Gift Shop. Followed by a patriotic procession, […]

July Fourth Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Washington's Headquarters Museum 30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ, United States

Morristown National Historical Park will celebrate our Declaration of Independence with July Fourth activities beginning at noon on the park’s Washington’s Headquarters grounds, 30 Washington Place. The event will feature a variety […]

Free

Songs and Stories of the American Revolution, by Matthew Dodd

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Dressed in colonial clothing and performing rousing period songs and stories, Matthew Dodd will take you back in time to the days of the American Revolution. Mr. Dodd sings and […]

Meet Francis Hopkinson

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Stan Saperstein will perform a 45-minute one-man presentation as Francis Hopkinson, New Jersey Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Hopkinson, a member of the congressional Marine Committee, claimed that he […]