Library and Exhibits Tour

As part of our NJ250 and Patriots Week celebrations, you’re invited to step into our state’s constitutional past by visiting the NJ State Library’s brand-new in-person exhibit, an extension of our NJ250: Living Documents, Evolving Rights digital exhibit, as well as a special exhibit “Documenting the American Revolution” where we explore fascination items from our collection that tell unique stories of New Jersey in the American Revolution.

Discover how New Jersey’s constitutions evolved over time in response to changing ideas about democracy, voting rights, and human decency. Through historical documents, fascinating stories, and little-known facts, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of how New Jersey helped shape the rights and freedoms we know today.