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. Crossroads Executive Director Janice Selinger and NJ Historical Commission Executive Director Sara Cureton shared […]
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New Video Highlighting Salem County’s Historic Hancock House
Categories: Revolutionary News
Check out the newly released video from New Jersey State Parks, Forest and Historic Sites featuring the Historic Hancock House, site of the massacre on Hancock’s Bridge on March 21, 1778. To view the video click here. *Be sure to visit the Hancock House on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, during the special […]
18th Century Westervelt-Vanderhoef House Restored
Categories: Revolutionary News
Passaic County officials gathered with the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Monday to officially reopen the Westervelt-Vanderhoef house after a $1.1 million restoration. To read the entire article click here.
New Self-Guided Walking Tour Brings Flemington’s History to Life
Categories: Revolutionary News
The Flemington Community Partnership and the Hunterdon County Historical Society have produced a new, free self-guided walking tour of historic Flemington—one of New Jersey’s most historic square miles—that is now available in an eight-page brochure and online here. The 30-stop tour covers one-square-mile area and is designed to be walked in less than an hour. […]
The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House Earn 2018 Somerset County Historic Preservation and History Award
Categories: Revolutionary News
Congratulations to our heritage partner, the Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House, on a job well done! The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House have earned a 2018 Somerset County Historic Preservation and History Award from the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission (SCC&HC). The award recognizes the Friends’ “outstanding contributions to the enhancement of […]
Crossroads unifies Revolutionary-era historic sites with new signage
Categories: Revolutionary News
Sponsorship opportunities available for businesses and organizations. New Jersey’ Revolutionary War-era historic sites have a new way to attract visitors: distinctive Crossroads of the American Revolution signage. Featuring the six-pointed star used in the original United States flag, Crossroads’ signage program is designed to raise awareness of New Jersey’s deep Revolutionary War heritage through a […]
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, […]
