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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"
Exhibits, Research Library
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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1844 - 1947 State Constitutional Era
New Jersey’s Reform Era TagNJ250 Related The 1844 New Jersey Constitution The Big Picture For over a century, New Jersey operated under its second Constitution. Think of it as the… Continue reading "1844 – 1947 State Constitutional Era"
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First Look NJ250: A Revolutionary Exhibit Arrives
Debuting Now at www.njstatelib.org/nj250 NJ250 Related NJ250 Search As we headed into Patriots Week last December, we to shared a first look at our upcoming landmark NJ250 exhibit. A New… Continue reading "First Look NJ250: A Revolutionary Exhibit Arrives"
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NJ250: State History through Three Constitutions
NJ250 Living Documents, Evolving Rights 1776 – 2026 In 2026, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, an inflection point that reshaped both the nation… Continue reading "NJ250: State History through Three Constitutions"
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A Teacher and the First Woman Attorney in New Jersey Fight for Women's Suffrage
“That said Board of Registry and Elections refused to register me because I am a woman.”  tagNJ250 Related A New Jersey Reform Era Court Ruling Do women have the right… Continue reading "A Teacher and the First Woman Attorney in New Jersey Fight for Women’s Suffrage"
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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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Karen Quinlan: Right to Privacy, right to die
A court ruling that would forever change medical care  NJ250 Related Timeline of Events Karen, in a persistent vegetative state On April 15, 1975, 21 year old Karen Ann Quinlan… Continue reading "Karen Quinlan: Right to Privacy, right to die"
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1947 - Present State Constitutional Era
New Jersey’s Modern Era NJ250 Related The 1947 New Jersey Constitution Designed during a time of change Back in 1947, New Jersey entered its third, and current, constitutional era. This… Continue reading "1947 – Present State Constitutional Era"
Exhibits, Research Library
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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NJ250

Living Documents, Evolving Rights

In 2026, as the nation marks 250 years since the Revolution, our exhibition will explore how New Jersey helped shape and was shaped by the fight for liberty. Through the evolution of its constitutions, discover how the state balanced local needs with national ideals and how the meaning of democracy continues to define both New Jersey and you.

Debuting Now.

www.njstatelib.org/nj250

NJ State Library, in partnership with the New Jersey State Archives.

NJ250 Exhibition from the NJ State Library, in partnership with New Jersey State Archives.
As the nation marks 250 years since the Revolution, the NJ State Library unveils “NJ250: Living Documents, Evolving Rights.” A new digital exhibition exploring how New Jersey’s evolving constitutions shaped, and were shaped by, the fight for liberty.
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