Christmas Day 1776 was a turning point in America's fight to become independent. General George Washington orchestrated a stealth crossing of the Delaware River at what is now known as Washington's Crossing. The late day crossing allowed his troops to advance towards Trenton by the next morning, where they launched a surprise attack on the British. The Battle of Trenton, followed quickly by the Battle of Princeton, were ten crucial days that marked a turning point in the War for Independence.
Funding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
Revolution NJ and the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) will unveil a New Jersey State Historical Marker at 1003 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
5K race and one-mile family fun walk will be held at Red Bank Battlefield on April 19, 2026.
The immersive public history series provides community conversation as part of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States
RevolutionNJ, New Jersey’s official planning initiative for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Represent New Jersey as we make the 250th anniversary of the founding of America a defining year of service.
5K race and one-mile family fun walk will be held at Cedar Bridge Tavern on March 29, 2026.
The New Jersey Department of State invites all New Jerseyans to join the State in celebrating Black history.
Leaders and Legacy Families Gather and Reflect at the First Unveiling in Camden County.
5K race and one-mile family fun walk will be held at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation on October 12th!
Communities and organizations can register to host a traveling exhibit about the American Revolution in New Jersey.
5K race and one-mile family fun walk will be held at Princeton Battlefield State Park on September 7, 2025.
Renowned Documentarian to Discuss His Latest Documentary, “The American Revolution”, and New Jersey’s Pivotal Role in Our Nation’s Founding
Funding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC), in partnership with RevolutionNJ, New Jersey’s official 250th commemoration partnership, is launching a limited series of State historical markers for the Semiquincentennial.
Join RevolutionNJ this summer to explore New Jersey’s history and win a prize!
The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) will unveil the first New Jersey Black Heritage Trail historical marker at 720 Franklin St. Cape May, New Jersey on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1pm.
Join RevolutionNJ in Haddonfield on May 4th for a day of immersive history.
Honoring Cudjo Banquante: Revolution War Hero & Newark’s First Black Business Owner
Marks the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous ride and New Jersey’s connection to this historic event during a state-wide day of service.
RevolutionNJ is helping New Jersey organizations and communities prepare for the upcoming commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The New Jersey Department of State invites all New Jerseyans to join the State in celebrating Black history.
The New Jersey Historical Commission will explore how New Jerseyans have historically engaged in our democracy during its annual conference, Imperfectly Civil: History of Politics and Civics in New Jersey, on December 3, 2024 at the Douglass Student Center in New Brunswick, NJ.
New Jersey is continuing its race to America’s 250th in 2026.
5K race and one-mile family fun walk will be held at Princeton Battlefield State Park on September 8, 2024.
The New Jersey Historical Commission, in partnership with the New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance, announces Dr. Jean Soderlund as the winner of the 2023 Richard P. McCormick Prize for her book Separate Paths: Lenapes and Colonists in West New Jersey.
The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has announced its Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) grant recipients encompassing an array of programs to support historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives, individuals, and county re-grant agencies across the state.
The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has announced its Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) grant recipients encompassing an array of programs to support historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives, individuals, and county re-grant agencies across the state.
RevolutionNJ, New Jersey’s official 250th partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission and the nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution, together with America250, the nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, has announced that five students from New Jersey were selected as inaugural “America’s Field Trip” first-place awardees.
The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has selected 32 sites to receive markers for the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail.
The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has selected 32 sites to receive markers for the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail.
One hundred New Jersey businesses and organizations are officially preparing for America’s Semiquincentennial anniversary through RevolutionNJ’s Proud Partner program.
On Thursday, April 18th starting at 6:30pm the African American History Program at the New Jersey Historical Commission will host Justice for the Dead: Reconstructing the Hidden Histories.
As the next step in its development of a state-wide Black Heritage Trail, the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) is now accepting site nominations that promote awareness and appreciation of Black history, heritage, and culture in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Historical Commission will help scholars, public historians, educators, and members of the public prepare for the upcoming Semiquincentennial during its annual conference, Unfinished Revolution: New Perspectives on the American Revolution in New Jersey, on November 17, 2023 at the War Memorial in Trenton, New Jersey.
Advancing the unique and diverse history within New Jersey and addressing essential institutional needs across the field, the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has approved $5.2 million in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) grant funding to nearly 100 historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives, individuals, and county re-grant agencies across the state.
In an ongoing effort to incorporate public input into its most important public history initiatives, the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) will conduct community meetings on the launch of its statewide Black Heritage Trail.
Grants will fund projects exploring under-represented narratives in New Jersey history
The one-day, virtual event will explore the history, cultural heritage, and contemporary issues facing immigrant communities through the lens of New Jersey studies
Events throughout New Jersey Reveal Hidden Stories of Slavery in New Jersey and the North
The 250th anniversary of the United States is just four years away, and New Jerseyans are invited to offer their ideas for how the state should commemorate it.
Funding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
Funding Addresses Essential Institutional Financial Needs to Help Navigate the Pandemic’s Impact
Funding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
Conference to Explore Voting Rights and Suffrage Stories throughout NJ State History
NJ Vote 100 Mock Election marks the centennial of New Jersey’s ratification of the 19th Amendment
The 2020 New Jersey Social Studies Survey is now available online for all New Jersey schools, kindergarten to twelfth grade.
Now Seeking Designs to Represent Revolution NJ, New Jersey’s Initiative to Commemorate 250 Years of United States history
Conference to Explore and Celebrate the Stories of Women throughout NJ State History
NJ Women Vote: The Nineteenth Amendment at 100 Partnership is Planning Events and Programs in 2020 that will Explore Women’s Suffrage in New Jersey
Funding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
Advancing its mission to raise awareness of the state’s unique historical legacy and chronicle its ongoing impact on the nation and world, the New Jersey Historical Commission board today approved $2.4 million in Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 20) grant funding to 72 historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, individuals, and county re-grant agencies across the state
NJ Women Vote: The Nineteenth Amendment at 100 Partnership will Explore Suffrage and Beyond in New Jersey
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area has been selected as the private sector partner to work with the New Jersey Historical Commission in planning the state’s activities marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026.
Join us on January 23rd at 10am for a free webinar about our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) Program.
The DEAI Program offers grantees access to DEAI consultants who will provide training, an analysis of their current practices, and guidance on creating a DEAI plan. Recipients who already have a written DEAI plan will receive support to achieve their stated goals.
During the webinar, attendees will learn more about the DEAI Program and have a chance to meet the DEAI consultants.
Register for the zoom link at https://bit.ly/DEAIgrant.
Join us on April 17th at 3:00pm for "Raising Awareness of the Public Value of History."
This virtual event, co-sponsored by the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey, will feature advice from leading experts on how to uplift the importance of history in public life.
Panelists:
Ember Farber, Federal Contractor
John Dichtl, President of the American Association for State and Local History
Sara Cureton, Executive Director of the New Jersey Historical Commission
To register for the zoom link, visit bit.ly/pvhnj.
Join the NJ Historical Commission as is remembers former Executive Director Richard Waldron and celebrates its 2022 award winners on Wednesday, March 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. (ET) at Thomas Edison State University. The event is free but registration is required.
Register today: https://bit.ly/NJHC2022Awards
Email skaufmann@revolutionarynj.org to sign up for the NJ Semiquincentennial mailing list.
The New Jersey Historical Commission has approved $5.2 million in grant funding benefitting 92 historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, individuals, and county re-grant agencies across the state.
FY 27 All Grant Recipients
FY 27 CHPP Grant Recipients
FY 27 Project and Co-Sponsored Projects
FY 27 GOS Grant Recipients
The NJHC is hosting office hours every Wednesday through the month of February from 12:00 – 1:00pm to answer questions about the Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Program grants.
To join, visit https://bit.ly/NJofficehours.
RevolutionNJ invites you to explore New Jersey’s past this summer through the History Pinned program.
We invite you to join us for our Awards Ceremony on March 5, 2024 honoring the recipients of the Historical Commission’s 2023 awards and prizes.
The members and staff of the New Jersey Historical Commission are deeply saddened at the passing of Maureen Ogden. Please read this memorial post to learn more.
The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) is pleased to introduce a new grant program focused on supporting research and interpretative planning at public history and cultural sites in New Jersey. The form to submit a Declaration of Intent (DOI) will go live on July 18. 2022.
The members and staff of the New Jersey Historical Commission are deeply saddened at the passing of Richard Waldron. Please read this memorial post to learn more.
Please take our fourth COVID-19 Impact Survey! The survey seeks to gather data about the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on NJ’s history field as we collectively transition into a world of working with the virus. Your participation will help inform future avenues for support and development. Survey takers will receive a 15% discount on registration for the 2022 New Jersey History Conference (offer available for individual tickets only).
The NJHC is thrilled to release the results of a survey on New Jersey social studies education in K-12 schools. View the results and learn more by visiting www.njsocialstudies.org.
Join NJHC Program Coordinator Mar Lorenc for a reflection on Labor Day 2021 inspired by a recent visit to the America Labor Museum in Haledon, NJ.
We have compiled a list of resources for museums and cultural organizations grappling with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak to be updated periodically.
