U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) has introduced the Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 4429), which would direct the U.S. Mint to produce coins in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. As New Jersey’s representative on the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, Congresswoman Watson Coleman is working to prepare the nation for […]

2020 has been a remarkable year, nothing that any of us had envisioned. With most historic sites closed and events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Crossroads of the American Revolution’s staff has been working remotely, focused on our mission to help people connect to the experiences of Revolutionary-era New Jerseyans. We hope we can […]

As New Jersey begins to reopen, please find below information about historic sites’ schedules, protocols, and dates for reopening to the public. We strongly encourage visitors to check directly with historic sites before visiting for their operating hours and public safety protocols. To our Partners: Please reach out to Amy Osterhout at [email protected] to have […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn the latest developments on New Jersey’s planning for the 250th anniversary of the United States. The July 24 session at the Camden County Historical Society is now available on You Tube here. Crossroads Executive Director Janice Selinger and New Jersey Historical Commission Executive Director Sara Cureton share updates on national planning, New Jersey’s site assessment […]

A school year’s worth of learning about the American Revolution culminated in a special documentary premiere event on Thursday, May 16 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. The 4th grade students proudly walked the red carpet as they got ready to show the video that they had put together documenting their time learning […]

Fourth-graders from Martin Luther King Middle School in Trenton recently experienced the American Revolution at the Old Barracks Museum. This was part of a special vodcast program Crossroads is piloting that allows students to visit historic sites in their area to learn about the history right in their own backyard and then take that knowledge […]