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CROSSROADS GAZETTE
Your resource for all things Revolutionary New Jersey!
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Winter weather giving you cabin fever? Get out and explore New Jersey's Revolutionary heritage! From eye-opening programming on the contributions of 18th century African Americans to salutes to our first president, Crossroads Heritage Partner events offer plenty of reasons to visit and join the Revolution.
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Save the date: Crossroads Annual Meeting March 11
We've come a long way in a year! Join us on March 11 at Thomas Edison State University in Trenton for the Crossroads of the American Revolution Annual Meeting, where we'll share our 2015 achievements and priorities for 2016. Watch our
website and
Facebook page for details.
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Celebrate a Revolutionary Black History Month
New Jerseyans from all walks of life were faced with difficult choices during the American Revolution, and people of African descent were no different, though the issue of slavery complicated the options for many.
Black New Jerseyans fought on both sides during the war for independence.
Why? Their reasons are as varied as their situations. Some served the Continental Army or local militias as substitutes for their owners, in exchange for freedom after the war. Freed black men fought according to their conscience, either in support of the young United States or Great Britain. Others ran away to join the army of their choice.
Visit our
webpage
and follow our
Facebook
page to meet some of these Revolutionary Neighbors whose choices affected the rest of their lives.
And join our Heritage Area Partners at Black History Month events including:
Tory Jack Day at Abraham Staats House in South Bound Brook
February 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Historian Joe Becton speaks on African Soldiers in the American Revolution. More information.
"Black Slaves and Soldiers in the American Revolution" with Fred Minus at the Hunterdon County Library, Main Branch in Flemington
February 16 at 7:00 pm
"America... We Served!" Three Centuries of African American Soldiers at the Old Barracks in Trenton
Feb
ruary 27 and 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Learn about the integral role African American soldiers have played in our military, from the Revolution to World War II. More information.
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Happy birthday to the Father of our Country!
George Washington spent more time in New Jersey than any other place during the Revolution, making this the perfect place to commemorate the 284th anniversary of his birth in February. Join our Heritage sites at special events this month to "meet" the Father of our Country, celebrate his accomplishments and learn something you might not have known about him. And check our
events page for more celebrations as they're announced through the month!
George Washington's Humor, presented by Dr. David Martin at Monmouth Battlefield Visitor Center in Manalapan
February 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Washington Association of New Jersey's 142nd Annual Meeting and Celebration of George Washington's Birthday at the Madison Hotel in Morristown.
February 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A Country Ball upon the 284th Anniversary of Washington's Birthday at New Bridge Landing in River Edge
February 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
George Washington's 284th Birthday at Rockingham Historic Site in Kingston
February 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
George Washington's Birthday at the Johnson Ferry House in Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville
February 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
George Washington Encounters New Jersey, Celebrating Washington's Birthday, presented by Larry Kidder at the Universalist Unitarian Congregation in Princeton.
February 22 at 7:30 p.m.
The Military Education of George Washington at the Metlar-Bodine House Museum in Piscataway
February 27 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Historic Trust "drives" support
We're proud to have received a generous New Jersey Historic Trust license plate grant! Supported by sales and renewals of the Discover NJ History license plate, this technical assistance grant will help fund training initiatives, workshops and educational activities for our Heritage Partners, in support of the goals and objectives of the New Jersey Heritage Tourism Plan.
Many thanks to the NJ Historic Trust and the New Jersey drivers who show their pride in the state's history on their cars. Ordering instructions for Discover NJ History plates are available
here.
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Heritage Partners, NJ DMOs to learn at April workshop
Heritage tourism is big business, and New Jersey has countless gems to share with travelers!
Crossroads Heritage Partners and New Jersey destination marketing organizations (DMO) will unite on April 5 in Piscataway for a one-day workshop to learn how to capture the potential of this untapped market. The event will include a luncheon with keynote speaker Franklin Vagnone, Executive Director for NYC Historic House Trust and co-author of
Anarchist's Guide to Historic House Museums. His co-author, Deborah Ryan, Associate Professor, Architecture and Urban Design at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, will also be there.
Jointly sponsored by Crossroads, the New Jersey Historic Trust and Morristown National Historical Park, this workshop is just one of the benefits that historic sites and organizations enjoy as Heritage Area Partners. For more information on the event and becoming a Partner, contact our Program Manager, Kate Knowles-Brindle, by
email or by phone at 609-341-3246.
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Welcome to our new Heritage Area Partners
Heritage Area Partners are at the core of the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area. While each location and organization tells its own story, together they form a tapestry of experiences that make an indelible mark on our communities and neighbors.
This month, we're happy to welcome our newest Heritage Area Partners
We're also grateful to these ongoing Heritage Area Partners who have renewed their affiliation with us:
For more information on how your organization can take part, contact our Program Manager, Kate Knowles-Brindle by
e-mail or by phone at 609-341-3246.
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Get Revolutionary at this month's Heritage Partner events
Celebrate New Jersey history at these events at our partners in the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area. Watch our
website
and
Facebook page
for even more activities through the month.
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Maple Sugar season at Howell Living History Farm in Lambertville
February 6, 20, 27
Help the farm crew tap maple trees on February 6, then return on February 20 or 27 to learn how sap is processed into syrup.
More information.
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Candle Making at Red Bank Battlefield in National Park
February 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Learn how to make candles in the Colonial-era James and Ann Whitall House.
More information.
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The Revolutionary War: Discovery Channel video presentations at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville
February 6, 13 and 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Join park staff at the Visitor Center to learn more about key events in the war for independence.
More information.
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Board of Trustees
Thomas H. Kean, Honorary Chair ● Patrick Murray, President ● Leslie Bensley, Vice President ● Laura Szwak, Vice President ● David Siegfried, Treasurer ● Sally Lane, Secretary
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Richard Bousquet ● William J. Castner
● Dale Florio ●
Julie Gandy ● Arlene Gardner ● Ira Jersey
● Martha Lieblich ● Milly Silva
● Richard Veit ● Robert Von Zumbusch
Crossroads Staff
Noreen Bodman, Executive Director ● Tanika Jones, Office Administrator ● Kate Knowles-Brindle, Program Manager ● Sue Kaufmann, Communications and Social Media Coordinator
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