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”
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1776 – 1844 State Constitutional Era
New Jersey’s Revolutionary Era NJ250 Related The 1776 New Jersey Constitution Revolutionary Trailblazers: Helping to Lead the Way Before Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, New Jersey was already writing… Continue reading “1776 – 1844 State Constitutional Era”
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A New and Accurate Map of the Present Seat of War in North America
NJ250 Related How New Jersey Looked in 1777 Explore some of New Jersey in 1777 through a map published in a renowned British magazine1 of the era. Click on the… Continue reading “A New and Accurate Map of the Present Seat of War in North America”