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RevolutionNJ, the States official 250th partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission and the nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution, is encouraging New Jerseyans to explore the state, discover the past, and find civic inspiration this summer. 

As New Jersey counts down to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, five featured New Jersey museums are participating in a History Pinned promotion by handing out unique pins designed by local artists. Visitors who collect all five pins by Oct. 31, will win a RevolutionNJ foldable flying disc. 

The museums were chosen based on their connections to political history and civic engagement. The 2025 History Pinned sites are: Cape May MAC, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown, Morven Museum and Garden in Princeton, Museum of Early Trades & Crafts in Madison, and the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum. 

RevolutionNJ’s History Pinned program was developed for the fifth annual Civic Season led by Made By Us, a national coalition of history organizations seeking to connect America’s rising generation with their past. Civic Season unites America’s newest holiday, Juneteenth, with its oldest holiday, July 4th, and is co-designed with Gen Z students, activists, thought leaders, and historians. 

Though not required to earn the prize, History Pinned will digitally connect each site with a suggested civic inspiration” for those interested in participating in this years Civic Season. For example, Cape May MAC’s civic inspiration is writing a letter of gratitude to a first responder or veteran, and Tuckerton Seaport’s civic inspiration is attending a beach cleanup.  

Morven Museum and Garden’s civic inspiration is signing a petition. Macculloch Hall Historical Museum’s civic inspiration is reading a local newspaper, and the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts’ civic inspiration is attending a board meeting at a local library. 

“History Pinned is a great way to learn more about our shared past and discover new modes of democratic participation,” said Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, who oversees the New Jersey Historical Commission in her role as Secretary of State. 

“By exploring these historic sites, I hope participants are inspired to further engage in civic life and delve deeper into our state’s history,” Way said. 

Sara Cureton, executive director of the New Jersey Historical Commission, said that too often cultural programming is designed for young families and seniors but can overlook the interests of young adults. 

“In partnership with Made By Us, we sought to create a program that focused on the rising generation by providing them with a fun way to explore New Jersey’s wonderful historic sites,” Cureton said. 

“Participants can take a road trip with friends, listen to the History Pinned playlist, collect buttons from local artists, or hold a photoshoot in these beautiful locations, in addition to uncovering the histories that make us who we are today,” said Carrie Fellows, executive director of Crossroads of the American Revolution. “Once they’ve completed the History Pinned challenge, they’ll receive a special-edition RevolutionNJ flying disc to bring with them to their next festival, concert, or day in the park.” 

To learn more about the History Pinned program, go here. 


About RevolutionNJ: 

Created through state legislation in 2018, 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. There were over 600 battles, and skirmishes in New Jersey during the American Revolution – more than any other state. Today there are over 150 historic sites to explore.