Heritage tourism affords New Jersey a great opportunity to advance economic revitalization post COVID-19, but only if sites are ready to host visitors with compelling and valued experiences. “Creating a ‘Linger Longer’ Experience,” Crossroads’ July 29 virtual Professional Development workshop, offered practical tools and tips for engaging historic site visitors, with a goal of encouraging […]
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Register Now! “Creating a ‘Linger Longer’ Experience: Virtual Professional Development Workshop
Categories: Revolutionary News
Crossroads invites you to “Creating a ‘Linger Longer’ Experience,” our next Professional Development Session, scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. Participate in this virtual workshop via Zoom to learn tools and tips on how to engage visitors to your historic site, and provide an experience they’ll love to share on Trip Advisor. Heritage […]
Historic Sites Reopening & Summer Camp Information
Categories: Revolutionary News
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 Annual Meeting replay & Site/Visitor Readiness Assessment report available
Categories: 250 Anniversary, Revolutionary News
Major findings of the visitor readiness assessment of New Jersey Revolutionary-era historic sites were presented at Crossroads of the American Revolution’s 2020 annual meeting held via Go-To-Meeting on April 21.
Revolutionary NJ Resources, Activities & Virtual Programs
Categories: Revolutionary News
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
Categories: Revolutionary News
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
Categories: Revolutionary News
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
Categories: Revolutionary News
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
Categories: Revolutionary News
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
Categories: Revolutionary News
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 […]
