New Jersey in the Revolutionary War
Virtual program hosted by the Mercer County Library SystemTuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Hosted virtually by the Mercer County Library System, this program covers the period from 1763…
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Catharine “Caty” Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution
Virtual 443 Herrontown Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesCarol Simon Levin portrays Catharine "Caty" Greene, the indomitable wife of Nathanael Greene, one of Gen. George Washington's most valued officers. Known as a witty raconteur, she enlivened the spirits…
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The Founding Mothers: Women Who Shaped a Nation
Monday, March 23, 7:00 pm The “Mothers” of America—women whose influence on the early United States echoed for centuries—are often overlooked. Beyond the familiar names of Martha Washington and Abigail…
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The Declaration of Independence: America’s Birth Certificate from Conception to Celebration
Historian Joel Farkas discusses the development of the document, from the Magna Carta (1215) to the French and Indian War, the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, the French Revolution…
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Across the Year at Titusville School: Images From the Helen Case Collection, 1952-1972
Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United StatesApril 20 through May 29, Hopewell Valley Historical Society will present an exhibit, “Across the Year at Titusville School: Images From the Helen Case Collection, 1952-1972,” at the Hopewell Branch…
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The Timeline of Lawrence History: 300 Years in 60 Images
What can sixty images reveal about three centuries of community life? In 2014, the Lawrence Historical Society installed a timeline mural in the Lawrence Township Municipal Building, tracing 300 years…
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The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
When we think of the American Revolution, we often imagine a local struggle between thirteen colonies and the British Crown. Historian and author Richard Bell challenges that familiar story, revealing…
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Borscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Catskills
The Jewish Catskill resorts of the 20th century were a summer paradise for millions — and the birthplace of some of America’s greatest comic careers. Legends such as Mel Brooks,…
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Unearthing History, One Page at a Time: Revolutionary War Pension Files
Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United StatesThrough a collaboration between the National Archives and the National Park Service, this archive contains valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families. On Saturday, July 11, 10:00 –…
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Researching New Jersey Revolutionary and Civil War Records
Military records are a rich source of genealogical information, often preserving details not found anywhere else, including signatures. New Jersey offers especially strong resources for researching Revolutionary and Civil War…
