This article brings to light a long hidden 1684 manuscript that describes East Jersey’s earliest towns, revealing details about settlement patterns, land disputes, and everyday colonial life. Readers interested in local history, genealogy, or untold colonial stories will find this a fascinating account.

This catalog is from a 2015 exhibition showcasing New Jersey Revolutionary War-era items from the New Jersey State Archives collections.

This catalog is from a 2013 exhibition which showcased documents pertaining to the ratification of the United States Constitution. It contained original petitions, legislative acts, early printings, and convention minutes that follow New Jersey’s journey toward becoming the third state.

This chart shows the organization of the pre-1948 New Jersey court system as well as the jurisdiction.

A flyer that highlights how New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1787, showcasing the state’s pivotal role in shaping the “Great Compromise” and supporting a stronger national government. It offers a clear, engaging snapshot of the debates, delegates, and decisions that helped form the foundation of the United States.

This catalog from the New Jersey Day Exhibition on June 24, 2016 highlights manuscripts that were reclaimed and donated to the New Jersey State Archives.

The records of the East and West Jersey Proprietors document nearly three and a half centuries of land transactions and settlement in New Jersey. This guide gives a history and a list of resources for researching the East and West Jersey Proprietors.