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Now Online Crossroads of the American Revolution Guide to New Jersey’s Revolutionary War Sites.

An interactive, online version of the Crossroads of the American Revolution Guide to New Jersey’s Revolutionary War Sites was launched today by Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, managing organization for New Jersey’s Crossroads National and State Heritage Area. The Guide provides an introduction to the buildings, battlefields and encampment sites whose stories contribute to our understanding of New Jerseys’ significant role in the birth of a new nation.

Cate Litvack, Executive Director of the Crossroads Association said, “Thanks to funding from the National Park Service and the Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism an online version of the Crossroads Guide is now available to complement the print version published last year.”

Printed Guides are available for five dollars at a number of historic site gift shops and book stores throughout the state as well as travel plazas on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. The Guide is also on the shelves in libraries throughout the New Jersey.

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2009 Anniversaries

230th Anniversary of the Second Encampment at Morristown
From December 1779 to June 1780 the Continental Army's second encampment at Morristown was at Jockey Hollow. Washington's headquarters in Morristown was located at the Ford Mansion. The winter of 1779 - 1780 was the worst winter of the Revolutionary War. Washington and his troops managed to survive the harsh weather, lack of food and supplies, and the absence of pay from the Continental Congress.

230th Anniversary of the Grand Alliance Ball
The Grand Alliance Ball of 1779 was held at the Boylan House in Pluckemin. General Washington and 400 other dignitaries attended the celebration of the first anniversary of the alliance with France, which ended in victory for the allies at Yorktown.

225th Anniversary of Trenton as the Nation’s Capital
Trenton served as the national capital in November and December of 1784. The Continental Congress met at the French Arms Tavern at the corner of now State and Warren Streets. The Marquis de Lafayette arrived in Trenton on December 10th and visited the congress, then in session on December 11th.

200th Anniversary of Thomas Paine’s Death
A former resident of Bordentown, Thomas Paine's principal contribution was the powerful, widely-read pamphlet Common Sense (1776), advocating colonial America's independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, and of The American Crisis (1776–1783), a pro-revolutionary pamphlet series. To inspire the enlisted men, General George Washington had The American Crisis read aloud to them. The first Crisis pamphlet begins: “These are the times that try men's souls.”

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Other Upcoming Events


July 4
Morristown National Historical Park's (NHP)
July 4th activities begin at noon on the park's Washington's Headquarters grounds, 30 Washington Place, with a "Warm-Up for the Declaration."

The "Warm-Up" will feature a park ranger in period clothing entertaining the crowd and giving a "kids level" explanation of the Declaration. Stories, jokes, riddles, and an inspection of the troops will all be included.

1 p.m. "Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence"
After the reading a volunteer re-enactment group will fire a feu de joie (musket salute).

July 4
Princeton Battlefield 4th of July Celebration
11:00am - 3:00pm
The public is invited to celebrate America’s Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Princeton Battlefield State Park, from 11am – 3pm. Admission is free. Revolutionary War period soldiers, from Mott’s 6th Company, 2nd Continental Artillery will be on hand to demonstrate drill, artillery, and flintlock muskets. Period games will be available for children of all ages to try. The Thomas Clarke House and the Arms of the Revolution exhibit will be open to tour. There will also be a talk on the Battle of Princeton and at 1pm a reading of the Declaration of Independence.

June 29, Monday
Jacobus Vanderveer House
History Camp June 29 - July 3
Summer History Camp at the Jacobus Vanderveer House! Children will be provided authentic 18th century clothing and experience activities reminiscent of life in the 1700s including craft projects, basket weaving, bee-keeping, music & dancing, games, open-fire cooking, and architectural exploration.

July 16, Thursday
Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill
"The Relocation of Rockingham" presented by Rockingham Trustee, Eric Holterman

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