Resources, Lessons, Activities, Historical Sites in NJ, and more…
The 250th anniversary of the “American Revolution” is coming in four years! Now is the time to prepare for this historic commemoration of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!
This project was funded with a Project Grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission (2021-22) https://nj.gov/state/historical/ The NJHC is located at 225 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
Recent Posts:
Decision Activity: David Cooper, Burlington County, NJ, October, 1774
Decision Activity: Joel Fithian, Cumberland County, NJ, December 1774
Decision Activity: Elizabeth Beatty Fithian, Burlington County NJ, October 1776
Decision Activity: Annis Boudinot Stockton, Princeton, NJ, Mercer County, November 1776
Decision Activity: Margaret Hill Morris, Burlington County, NJ, December 1776
Decision Activity: John Hunt, Evesham, NJ, Burlington County, December 1776
Decision Activity: James Parker, Perth Amboy, NJ, Middlesex County, 1777
Decision Activity: Theodosia Ford, Morris County, NJ, January 1777
Decision Activity: Philip Freneau, Matawan, NJ, Monmouth County, 1778
Decision Activity: Samuel Allinson, Burlington County, NJ, July 1778
Decision Activity: Dr. William Leddel, Morristown, NJ, Morris County, January 1779
Decision Activity: Quamino Buccau, New Brunswick, NJ, Somerset County, 1789
Decision Activity: Samuel Sutphen, Hunterdon County, NJ, 1778, 1832
Voices of the American Revolution, A project of Smith College (20 Voices)
What a Difference Six Hours Made in My Life as a History Teacher! Hank Bitten, NJCSS Executive Director.
The Real Historians of New Jersey: How to Connect with the Past in 170 Miles Susan Soprano
Telling Our Story: Living in New Jersey Before and During the Revolution David DiCostanzo
Reflections on the 1770’s: Diaries of New Jersey Quakers Robert Ciarletta
An Educator’s Perspective on Teaching the Voices of Enslaved People in New Jersey as Part of Local History Robert Fenster
NJCSS Commences Grant on Living in New Jersey Before & During the American Revolution by David DiCostanzo, Vineland HS, 11/7/2021
Digital Resources for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026
Revolutionarynj (Updates)
Princeton Battlefield Society
Museum of the American Revolution
​Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ
Revolutionary War sites in New Jersey
​Crossroads of the American Revolution
Library of Congress Resources on the American Revolution
Monmouth County Historical Association Resources
Resources from Teaching American History
Primary Source Websites from Stetson Univ. on the American Revolution
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