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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, did you know that New Jersey was the true “Crossroads of the American Revolution”?
With over 600 battles, raids, and skirmishes, the Garden State witnessed more Revolutionary War action than any other colony. Strategically located between New York City and Philadelphia, New Jersey became the pivotal stage for America’s fight for independence—hosting both triumphant victories and moments of unimaginable hardship.
Trenton, NJ – Visitors and New Jerseyans alike can now use their smartphones to enjoy narrated travels in George Washington’s footsteps as the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area introduces its Ten Crucial Days audio tour. Travelers will follow the route of key events that turned the tide of the Revolutionary War in the very spots where they happened, starting with the launch point of Washington’s Christmas night Delaware River crossing in 1776 through the Continental Army victories at Trenton and Princeton. You will hear these events unfold through the experiences of the people who were there, in their own words.
