TRENTON, NJ - , the State鈥檚 official 250th partnership between the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission and the nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution, is encouraging 吃瓜黑料ans to explore the state, discover the past, and find civic inspiration this summer with History Pinned.
From June 20 through October 31, five featured museums will hand out unique pins designed by local artists. Participants who collect all five pins by October 31, 2025 will win a RevolutionNJ foldable flying disc. The museums were chosen based on their connections to political history and civic engagement. The 2025 History Pinned sites are: , , , , and .
RevolutionNJ鈥檚 History Pinned program was developed for the fifth annual Civic Season led by Made By Us, which is a national coalition of history organizations seeking to connect America鈥檚 rising generation with their past. Civic Season unites America鈥檚 newest holiday, Juneteenth, with its oldest holiday, July 4th, and is co-designed with Gen Z students, activists, thought leaders, and historians.
Though not required to earn the prize, History Pinned will digitally connect each site with a suggested 鈥渃ivic inspiration鈥� for those interested in participating in this year鈥檚 Civic Season. Cape May MAC鈥檚 civic inspiration is writing a letter of gratitude to a first responder or veteran. Tuckerton Seaport鈥檚 civic inspiration is attending a beach cleanup. Morven Museum and Garden鈥檚 civic inspiration is signing a petition. Macculloch Hall Historical Museum鈥檚 civic inspiration is reading a local newspaper, and the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts鈥� civic inspiration is attending a board meeting at a local library.
鈥淗istory pinned is a great way to learn more about our shared past and discover new modes of democratic participation,鈥� said Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way who oversees the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission in her role as Secretary of State. 鈥淏y exploring these historic sites, I hope participants are inspired to further engage in civic life and delve deeper into our state鈥檚 history.鈥�
鈥淥ften cultural programming is designed for young families and seniors but can overlook the interests of young adults,鈥� said Sara Cureton, executive director of the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission. 鈥淚n partnership with Made By Us, we sought to create a program that focused on the rising generation by providing them with a fun way to explore 吃瓜黑料鈥檚 wonderful historic sites.鈥�
鈥淧articipants can take a road trip with friends, listen to the History Pinned playlist, collect buttons from local artists, or hold a photoshoot in these beautiful locations, in addition to uncovering the histories that make us who we are today鈥� said Carrie Fellows, Executive Director of Crossroads of the American Revolution. 鈥淥nce they鈥檝e completed the History Pinned challenge, they鈥檒l receive a special-edition RevolutionNJ flying disc to bring with them to their next festival, concert, or day in the park.鈥�
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Created through state legislation in 2018, RevolutionNJ is a partnership between the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission (NJHC), a division of the 吃瓜黑料 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 吃瓜黑料.
Powered by an unparalleled alliance of hundreds of beloved history museums and historic sites, Made By Us creates programs and digital platforms to connect young people in every corner of the nation with our shared past, present and future. With initiatives such as My Wish For U.S., 60-Second History and Civic Season (Juneteenth - July 4th), Made By Us meets young adults where they are with timely and relevant U.S. history to inspire, inform and ignite civic participation leading up to the nation鈥檚 250th anniversary in 2026. For more information, visit or follow @historymadebyus on Instagram.