Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area
Johnson Ferry House: Washington Crossing State Park Battle of Monmouth Reenactment Hancock House Revolutionary War Officers
 
 
 

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area and Association

Our state of New Jersey has more than 500 farmlands, hillsides and homesteads that played some part, saw some action in the American Revolution. Our Revolutionary War heritage - perhaps more significant than that of any other state - has been federally recognized by the designation of the Crossroads of the American Revolution Nation Heritage Area in New Jersey - one of America's 40 congressional delegation, two New Jersey governors, and the Crossroads of the American Revolution Association (Crossroads). More>>


 

Heritage Area Happenings

 


2010 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.

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Fourth of July Festivities


Princeton Battlefield Independence Day Celebration

Sunday July 4
11:00am - 3:00pm
Princeton Battlefield State Park
500 Mercer Road
Princeton NJ


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.


Historical Balladeer Linda Russell Highlights
Warm-Up for the Declaration and Reading of the Declaration of Independence


Sunday July 4
Noon
Morristown National Historical Park

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.


The Court Martial of General Charles Lee.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
2 PM
Visitors Center, Monmouth Battlefield State Park





Nation Park Service             NJ Tourism

Division of Parks & Forestry
Crossroads of the American Revolution Association

PO Box 1364
Princeton, NJ 08542
Tel 609-633-2060
The Crossroads of the American Revolution National & State Heritage Area is managed by the Crossroads of the American Revolution Association (XRDS), a 501(c)3 non-profit.
 

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