Press Releases
Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Launch New Jersey’s Commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
Commemorative Activities to Celebrate New Jersey’s Legacy as “Revolutionary in 1776 and Ever Since”
New Jersey to Celebrate the Nation’s Semiquincentennial by Revitalizing Revolutionary War Sites and Hosting Educational Programming and Events Across the State
Thirteen New Jersey Students Selected Among First-Ever “America’s Field Trip” Awardees
Five New Jersey students awarded unforgettable field trip experiences at iconic American cultural sites as part of nationwide scholastic contest; eight New Jersey second-place awardees to receive $500 cash award.
July 4, 2024 Program Update
As the two-year countdown to the 250th Anniversary of the United States begins, RevolutionNJ announces major accomplishments and future plans.
100th Proud Partner joins RevolutionNJ
New Jersey businesses and organizations are coming together to get ready for the 250th in 2026. Click to learn more.
RenovationNJ announces History Pinned as part of the Civic Season
Encouraging New Jerseyans to explore the state, discover the past, and find their civic superpower. Click to learn more.
New Jersey Historical Commission announces inaugural Inclusive History Grant program recipients
Grants will fund projects exploring under-represented narratives in New Jersey history. Click to learn more.
Do you have an idea for a program, event or activity that should be an official part of Revolution NJ? Click to learn more.
New Jerseyans invited to submit ideas for 250 commemoration
Survey of K-12 Social Studies Education informs planning for 250th
The results are online. Click to learn more.
Crossroads of the American Revolution selected as non-for-profit partner
Joins New Jersey Historical Commission in planning for 250th. Click to learn more.
