Independence Day and The Revolutionary War: Home

High definition archival of the founding documents including Declaration of Independence

Official research portal for military records and service files from the Revolutionary War. Provides access to soldier records, pension files, and military documentation.

Digitized Revolutionary War collections including letters, maps, broadsides, and manuscripts. Organized guide to thousands of primary source documents for research and academic projects.

Chronological timeline (1763-1783) integrating major events with primary source documents and images.

Digital collection focusing on New Jersey's role as the "Crossroads of the Revolution".

Crossroads National Heritage Area is managed by a dedicated non-profit organization as established by Congress in 2006. Crossroads is one of 62 national heritage areas across the country, but is the only NHA dedicated specifically to telling the story of the American Revolution. Did you know all of Mercer County encompasses this National Heritage Area?

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.

A visual exploration that features historical objects, artwork, and interactive content that bring the Revolutionary period to life through material culture and museum collections.

Princeton Battlefield Society is dedicated to protecting, preserving, and promoting the site of the Battle of Princeton.