New Jersey State Historical Marker Program Unveils Historical Marker

TRENTON, NJ - Revolution NJ and the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) will unveil a New Jersey State Historical Marker at 1003 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The marker will recognize Liberty Hall and its role as the home of William Livingston, New Jersey's first elected governor, and his descendants, including members of the Kean family.

"I am thrilled that the New Jersey Historical Commission has chosen Liberty Hall Museum to be the first historical marker to be placed as part of their Historical Marker Program for the 250th anniversary of America," said Rachael Goldberg, Liberty Hall Museum Executive Director. "The new historical marker will give patrons more information on the Liberty Hall Museum site before they even enter the museum property."

The New Jersey State Historical Marker program is intended to encourage reflection upon the past, support heritage tourism, and share an inclusive history of the state that is representative of the diversity of those who have called New Jersey home. In preparation for the Semiquincentennial, the New Jersey Historical Commission is particularly focused on erecting markers that tell a whole history of the American Revolution, including its origins and the ways in which its Revolutionary ideals have impacted the state over the past 250 years.

"New Jersey is commemorating Revolutionary locations through the state marker program, beginning with Liberty Hall," said Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell, who leads the New Jersey Historical Commission as Secretary of State. "As the historic home of William Livingston, New Jersey's first governor under the State Constitution of 1776, Liberty Hall was central to New Jersey's role in the Revolutionary War effort. This marker ensures that history continues to be recognized here during the Semiquincentennial and beyond."

Each historical marker will be 30x42 inches with white letters against a navy-blue background with gold trim. The markers will be mounted on a 7-foot pole

The sites that are part of this series were selected through a community-driven process. The New Jersey Historical Commission approved the final selection. The State of New Jersey produced two series of historical markers. Those produced in from 1931 to 1942) were erected by the New Jersey Commission on Historic Sites, and those produced from 1961 to 1972 were installed by the New Jersey Historic Sites Office to commemorate the 300th anniversary of New Jersey's establishment as a colony. For more information about these markers, visit: https://nj.gov/state/historical/historical-markers.shtml.

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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.

About the New Jersey Historical Commission
The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) is a state agency dedicated to the advancement of public knowledge and preservation of New Jersey history. Established by law in 1967, its work is founded on the fundamental belief that an understanding of our shared heritage is essential to sustaining a cohesive and robust democracy.