Tag: American Revolutionary War
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Murphy announces $25 million in funding for restoration of Revolutionary War sites across New Jersey
Four Revolutionary War sites in Mercer County will receive federal funding through the state’s budget for restoration and preservation efforts in preparation for America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Gov. Phil Murphy joined by legislative, state, county and municipal officials at Washington Crossing State Park in Hopewell Township announced on Nov. 29 that $25…
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Lawrence Township urged to ‘lead by example’ in honor of those who served during Veterans Day ceremony
More than 50 Lawrence Township residents gathered to honor the military veterans who fought in wars and conflicts – from the American Revolutionary War to Afghanistan – on Veterans Day. The ceremony, which was slated to be held in front of the Lawrence Township Municipal Building, was moved indoors because of rain. Attendees gathered in…
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Princeton, Gulick House owners settle lawsuit over failure to restore historic home
The Municipality of Princeton and the owner of the historic Greenland-Brinson-Gulick House have come to a settlement agreement for a municipal lawsuit filed against the owner for failure to repair the 339-year-old house. The settlement agreement – reached earlier this month between the town and owner Benjamin Gulick and his wife, Jeanette Gulick – was…
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Federal funds continue to help preserve Short Hills-Metuchen Meeting House Battlefield; creation of Battle of Short Hills park in the works
EDISON – National recognition for where the Battle of Short Hills, also known as the Battle of Metuchen Meeting House, took place during the American Revolutionary War has been two decades in the making. Already on the National Register of Historic Places, federal funds over the years have helped acquire parcels in efforts to further…
