250th at morven
As the former home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Morven is an essential stop on New Jersey’s Revolutionary Trail.
HERITAGE tourism resources
Experience Princeton
Experience Princeton and the Princeton Heritage Tourism Committee, in acknowledgment of the pivotal role Princeton played in the early days of our country, have established their website to celebrate this year’s 250th anniversary of the founding of America.
Revolution NJ
RevolutionNJ is a partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC), a division of the New Jersey Department of State, and the nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution Association to plan the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in New Jersey.
Journey Through Jersey
Launched by the New Jersey Historic Trust in 2017, Journey Through Jersey is the first website dedicated solely to promote heritage tourism in New Jersey, and to support and improve quality visitor experiences at the state’s many and diverse historic sites.
Five Independent Souls: THE SIGNERS FROM NEW JERSEY
Opening May 2026
Days before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote to Samuel Chase, “Jersey has chosen five new Members all independent Souls, and instructed them to vote on the first of July for Independence.” This turning point forever linked these five New Jersey men to the birth of the United States. But who were these lesser-known founding fathers? What were their lives like, before, during, and after the Revolution? Discover all of this and more with this landmark exhibition opening in April 2026.
