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Helpful Resources for Celebrating America’s 250th in New Jersey
While this website is not organizing official events, we’re proud to support the state’s celebration of America’s 250th by offering a commemorative book, helpful resources, and tools to get involved. Whether you’re planning a program, teaching students, or just exploring New Jersey’s Revolutionary War legacy, the links below connect you with the people, places, and organizations shaping the state’s commemorative efforts. We’re here to make it easier for you to find what you need—and celebrate how far we’ve come.
Have a resource to share? We’re always looking to grow this list! If you know of an event, tool, or link that belongs here, just shoot us an email — we’d love to include it.
State & National 250th Information
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RevolutionNJ – revnj.org
The official initiative for New Jersey’s 250th commemoration. -
America250 – america250.org
The nationwide planning effort for the U.S. Semiquincentennial.
Classroom & Educational Resources
- National Archives Education – archives.gov/education
- RevolutionNJ for Educators – revnj.org/educators
- American Battlefield Trust Resources – battlefields.org
- New Jersey Historical Commission Resources – nj.gov/state/historical/his-teachers.shtml
- America250 Classroom Resources – america250.org/fieldtrip/teacher-resources
- National Park Service 250th Teaching Field Guide – nps.gov/articles/000/twhp_teaching_250.htm
- PBS 250th for Teachers – thinktv.pbslearningmedia.org/shared/1165858/6390679
- America 250 NC for Educators – america250.nc.gov/learn/educators
Event Listings
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RevolutionNJ Events – revnj.org/events
- VisitNJ Events – visitnj.org/nj/events
- Navy Marine Corps Homecoming (2025) – homecoming250.org
- Philadelphia250 Events – philadelphia250.us/calendar
- DC250 Events – dc250.us/dc250/events/celebrations
- Middlesex County Cultural Events – middlesexcountyculture.com
Museums & Historic Sites
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Crossroads of the American Revolution – revolutionarynj.org
Discover Revolutionary War sites throughout NJ. -
Morristown National Historical Park – nps.gov/morr
A key location in Washington’s military leadership and winter encampments. - Atlantic County Museums & Historical Societies –
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- Ocean County Museums & Historical Societies – co.ocean.nj.us/oc/ch/frmMuseums.aspx
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- Salem County Museums & Historical Societies – visitsalemcountynj.com/museums-and-historical-sites
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- Warren County Museums & Historical Societies – warrencountynjheritage.com/history/warren-county-local-historical-groups-sites-museums
Shop & Support
- Order the NJ250 Commemorative Book – nj250.com/shop
- Advertise in the Book – nj250.com/advertise
- Support NJ Museums – Coming soon: a directory of local museum donation pages
Get Involved
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Become a Partner or Sponsor – nj250.com/advertise
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Submit a Community Story – nj250.com/stories
Get Involved in the NJ250 Commemorative Book
As New Jersey honors its role in America’s founding, you can be part of the legacy.
Purchase a copy of the NJ250 Commemorative Book to own a beautifully designed keepsake filled with stories, illustrations, and local history—or promote your business by placing an ad in the book and showing your support for New Jersey’s past and future.
Every purchase helps support local history museums across the state.