One Library, Many Stories State Library staff have curated themed collection items that tell a story within each Constitutional era. The New Jersey State Library has existed since 1796, 20… Continue reading “NJ250 In-Person Display”
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Real World 1776: Your Daily Look at the Continental Congress
Richard Smith provides enough news to justify a whole newspaper NJ250 Related Mr. Smith’s DAILY RECORDING ofContinental Congress meetings was TOO JUICYfor your Publishers to RESIST! Read theFIRST EDITION of… Continue reading “Real World 1776: Your Daily Look at the Continental Congress”
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How Did Illegal Oyster Harvesting in Delaware Bay Lead to Fundamental Rights in the US Constitution?
1823 decision impacts a post Civil War Constitutional Amendment NJ250 Related A Federal Case Involving New Jersey During the 1776 State Constitutional Era What seemed to be a simple case… Continue reading “How Did Illegal Oyster Harvesting in Delaware Bay Lead to Fundamental Rights in the US Constitution?”
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A Family Affair: The Founding Fathers from New Jersey
The Founding Fathers from New Jersey were more aligned than just philosophically NJ250 Related Family ties can run deep, but just how deeply connected where the Founding Fathers from New… Continue reading “A Family Affair: The Founding Fathers from New Jersey”
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The Jerseys: yes, there is more than one
East and West Jersey, their impact decades after proprietary colonies dissolved NJ250 Related How 17th Century Colonies are still relevant in Revolutionary New Jersey…and today? When it comes to regional competitions and contrasts in… Continue reading “The Jerseys: yes, there is more than one”
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John Adams and His Connection to New Jersey
John Adams – You know him as a Founding Fathers of the United States, but did you know he also has an important connection to Trenton, NJ? NJ250 Related A… Continue reading “John Adams and His Connection to New Jersey”
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New Jersey Almanacs: A Social Commentary
NJ250 Related A Golden Ticket History is a fickle concept, yet it is our best attempt to grapple with the past in a truly meaningful way. History is based in truth,… Continue reading “New Jersey Almanacs: A Social Commentary”
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Seditious Words: Jabez Collver and Freedom of Speech in the American Revolution
Jail time or fine for your words in New Jersey NJ250 Related A New Jersey Revolutionary Era Court Ruling New Jersey became a state with the passage of a constitution… Continue reading “Seditious Words: Jabez Collver and Freedom of Speech in the American Revolution”
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NJ250: State History through Three Constitutions
NJ250 Living Documents, Evolving Rights 1776 – 2026 www.njstatelib.org/nj250 In 2026, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, an inflection point that reshaped both the… Continue reading “NJ250: State History through Three Constitutions”
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War and Civilian Conflict in New Jersey, 1776 and beyond
Battles, Skirmishes, and more… tagNJ250 Related New Jersey’s Revolutionary Era New Jersey’s position as the state with the highest number of Revolutionary War battles had a strong impact on the… Continue reading “War and Civilian Conflict in New Jersey, 1776 and beyond”