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Contact: Superintendent Thomas Ross
Morristown, NJ – On a snowy March 9, much like the weather the Continental Army endured in Morristown during the American Revolution, Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) and the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area (Crossroads) celebrated the installation of Crossroads welcome marker signs at the park. The unveiling was at Morristown NHP’s Washington’s Headquarters area where General George Washington headquartered from December 1779 to June 1780.The welcome marker signs at Morristown NHP are the latest in a growing number of signs that the Crossroads has installed at historic sites across New Jersey since 2018. The signs identify the state’s Revolutionary-era stories to help reveal them to 21st-century visitors. Each sign features the six-pointed star from the original United States flag, a mark that will help travelers easily locate key sites in New Jersey’s crucial role in the war for independence.
The Crossroads’ mission is to promote a greater understanding of Revolutionary-era historical sites and landscapes in New Jersey. Working with Morristown NHP and partners throughout the state, Crossroads connects the people and places of New Jersey’s rich Revolutionary heritage to inspire community pride, stewardship and civic engagement. Crossroads is also the not-for-profit partner of New Jersey Historical Commission who are collaborating to lead the state of New Jersey’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States under the name “Revolution NJ”.
“As we prepare for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, we strive to connect Morristown’s Revolutionary War history to the greater story across New Jersey," said Morristown NHP Superintendent Thomas Ross. "These signs are the perfect avenue to promote that as we welcome visitors and help them explore the plethora of Revolutionary War sites beyond our park.”
“Crossroads is delighted that Morristown National Historical Park has joined numerous historic sites across New Jersey that host our signage,” said Crossroads Executive Director Janice Selinger. “With so much to offer visitors, Morristown’s status as a Revolutionary destination makes it an ideal place to start a journey into New Jersey’s broad and deep Revolutionary-era heritage. From here, travelers can extend their Revolutionary experience throughout the state, looking toward a growing number of signs with the Crossroads star.
”In attendance and providing remarks at the unveiling were Chris Williams, Senior Constituent Services Representative and Grants Manager for Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11); State Senator Anthony M. Bucco, State Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn, and Washington Association of New Jersey (WANJ) board president Michael K. Mullen. WANJ is the park’s primary philanthropic partner which has supported the park since its establishment in 1933.
Chris Williams noted the important and inspiring sacrifices made during the American Revolution and that the signs point people in the direction to learn those stories. Senator Bucco stated how fortunate New Jersey is to have such a rich history that will draw people to the state, promote economic activity and development, and that the signs are a great step in making the things we cherish known better.
Assemblywoman Dunn commented that New Jerseyans are revolutionaries down to the soil and under their feet and the signs will help make New Jersey a “bucket list” destination. WANJ board president Michael K. Mullen observed that the signs are a joint cooperative effort between organizations and emphasized the importance of coordination of efforts among public and private entities to ensure the success of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States
For more information about Morristown NHP, please visit its website at www.nps.gov/morr.
To learn more about the Crossroads of the American Revolution NHA visit: https://revolutionarynj.org/.
For a video of the event, please see: https://youtu.be/C6hkcnio1HY.
For more about the Washington Association of New Jersey, go to www.wanj.org.
Last updated: March 17, 2022