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{"id":4867,"date":"2025-12-23T09:47:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/?page_id=4867"},"modified":"2026-04-01T09:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:45:12","slug":"united-states-250","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/discover-history\/united-states-250\/","title":{"rendered":"United States 250"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]                    <div class=\"custom-fullwidth-innerhero-section\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/parksandforests\/505592944_1140053448166066_4451190203808250664_n-2.jpg');\"><\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"breadcrumbs w-full\"><div class=\"contentholder\"><ul id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumbs underfull\"><li class=\"item-home\"><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\" title=\"Home\"><strong>Home<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"separator separator-home\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;\/&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <style>\r\n        .custom-fullwidth-depthero-section {\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            background-size: cover;\r\n            background-position: center;\r\n            background-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n            overflow: hidden;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .custom-fullwidth-depthero-section .bg-video {\r\n            position: absolute;\r\n            top: 0;\r\n            left: 0;\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            height: 100%;\r\n            object-fit: cover;\r\n            z-index: 0;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .custom-fullwidth-depthero-section .custom-overlay {\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            z-index: 1;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n            .custom-fullwidth-depthero-section .bg-video {\r\n                display: none;\r\n            }\r\n        }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n\r\n    [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761580226350{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]   \r\n    <div class=\"custom-text_heading-section\">    \r\n        <div class=\"contentholder\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                            <h2 class=\"fivezero blue\">Celebrating the United States' 250th Anniversary<\/h2>\r\n                                                            Throughout 2026, New Jersey\u2019s state parks, forests and historic sites will celebrate the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary with a variety of public programs and events. Join in on the fun as we explore New Jersey\u2019s history and learn how the events, challenges, and ideas of the past continue to shape the nation today. From guided First Day Hikes to Revolutionary War reenactments and themed programs, there is truly something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>New Jersey State Parks is a proud partner of RevolutionNJ, 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.                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    [vc_separator border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]   \r\n    <div class=\"custom-text_heading-section\">    \r\n        <div class=\"contentholder\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                                            <\/p>\n<h5>Upcoming Events<\/h5>\n<p>Celebrate the United States&#8217; 250th anniversary with events and programs hosted by New Jersey State Parks.                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    [vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767036227225{margin-bottom: -300px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>About<\/h5>\n<p>2026 marks the 250th, or Semiquincentennial, anniversary of the United States. This historic milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the 250 years of history that has shaped the nation following the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. With celebrations planned across the state and the nation, all are invited to join in on commemorating this symbolic year.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1767035761397{margin-bottom: 100px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>NJ State Parks Celebrate 250 Challenge<\/h5>\n<p>Celebrate the United States&#8217; 250th anniversary in 2026 by getting outdoors with the New Jersey State Parks Celebrate 250 Challenge. This yearlong challenge encourages visitors of all ages and abilities to explore New Jersey\u2019s 41 state parks, 11 state forests, five recreation areas, and 50+ historic sites and districts while building healthy habits and honoring this milestone year. <a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/get-outside\/celebrate-250-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn more<\/span><\/a>\u00a0about the New Jersey State Parks Celebrate 250 Challenge.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766507160555{margin-top: -50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766507186434{margin-top: -50px !important;}&#8221;]   \r\n    <div class=\"custom-text_heading-section\">    \r\n        <div class=\"contentholder\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                                            <\/p>\n<h3>Investing in New Jersey\u2019s Historic Sites<\/h3>\n<p>In preparation for the United States&#8217; 250th anniversary, New Jersey has made a major investment in the restoration of historic sites throughout the state. In 2022, Governor Phil Murphy announced a $25 million investment towards New Jersey\u2019s Revolutionary War historic sites using funds from the federal American Rescue Plan. Additional improvements have been made possible through a variety of state and federal funding and grants.<\/p>\n<p>These projects include:                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766512444188{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Washington Crossing State Park&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1766505828017-1ee2cf04-edff&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">site <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">of General George Washington\u2019s historic crossing<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\"> the Delaware River on Christmas Night in\u202f1776<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\"> is und<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">ergoi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">ng a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\"> once-in-a-generation restoration<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">. The largest <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">project is the<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">construction of a new <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">Museum &amp; <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">Visitor <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">Center<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">, which will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">feature<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">state-of-the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">-art<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\"> immersive e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">xhibits <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">about<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\"> the history of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">General Washington, his troops, and the diversity of people that supported the American <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">Revolution.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">Along with general visitor amenity improvements, f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">urther <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">efforts are being made to restore the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">various historic buildings <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">located<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\"> with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">in the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">park<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW110495398 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\"> including the Johnson Ferry House, the Stone <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">Barn<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\"> and Bea<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">r Ta<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">vern<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\"> A National Historic Landmark update, funded <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">by<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">emiquincent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">ennial<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">grants admi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">nistered by the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">National Park Service<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">, will ensure that the legacy of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">this<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\"> world-famous historic site will be preserved for generations to come.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW110495398 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/washington-crossing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW110495398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">the improvements <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">being made <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110495398 BCX0\">to Washington Crossing State Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW110495398 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Trenton Battle Monument&#8221; 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Additionally, a preservation and interpretation plan for the Craig House (circa 1734) is under development, and lighting improvements are being made throughout the parking areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Proprietary House in Perth Amboy&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1766511933996-f16f04cd-b21e&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\">To help <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\">preserv<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\">e the only <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\">remaining<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\">royal governor\u2019s mansion still standing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\">from<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\"> the original 13 colonies, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\">effor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\">ts are being made to restore the bal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\">room, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\">repave<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245687741 BCX0\"> and repair the parking lots, and improve ADA accessibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Indian King Tavern in Haddonfield&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1766511968803-d448360d-b292&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW107421973 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107421973 BCX0\">The American public house where New Jersey officially became a state in 1777 is undergoing work to improve ADA accessibility into the building, upgrade the HVAC system and create a new educational classroom. 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A<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW6534291 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6534291 BCX0\"> preservation plan and a historic landscape plan are being developed to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6534291 BCX0\">\u00a0gu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6534291 BCX0\">ide future restoration work on the grounds<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6534291 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW6534291 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Boxwood Hall in Elizabeth&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1766512030178-9ecc7d2a-bcd4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW164714619 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164714619 BCX0\">Restoration work is in progress to make accessibility improvements to this historic home<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164714619 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164714619 BCX0\">allowing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164714619 BCX0\"> visitors to explore its connection to many important Revolutionary War figures. 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The adjacent stone building, which houses public restrooms and the museum gift shop, was also restored. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW598997 BCX0\">Additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW598997 BCX0\"> improvements include new pathways, an upgraded entrance, and updated wayfinding and interpretive signage.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]   \r\n    <div class=\"custom_contained_text-section \">    \r\n        <div class=\"contentholderwide2 containedcolor congrey\">\r\n            <div class=\"contentholder\">\r\n                                    <div>\r\n                                                                        <\/p>\n<h5>Beyond 2026<\/h5>\n<p>In addition to the celebrations occurring in 2026 to commemorate the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States, many more events from the Revolutionary War will reach their 250th anniversaries through 2033. One example is the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Princeton, which will occur at Princeton Battlefield State Park on January 3, 2027. 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