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New Jersey

New Jersey's strategic location made it the "Crossroads of the Revolution." Historical societies preserve revolutionary, industrial, and immigration history.

Capital: Trenton Pop: 9.3 million Statehood: 1787

Historical Societies in New Jersey(1)

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New Jersey Historical Society

Founded in 1845, documenting and interpreting New Jersey history through museum exhibits, educational programs, and extensive archives.

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