05/31/24 - New Jersey Historical Commission
HISTORY PINNED REVOLUTIONNJ’S NEW, INTERACTIVE HISTORY HERO CHALLENGEThe New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has selected 32 sites to receive markers for the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail.
04/26/24 - New Jersey Historical Commission
First Sites Selected for the New Jersey Black Heritage TrailThe New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has selected 32 sites to receive markers for the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail.
04/16/24 - New Jersey Historical Commission
THE REVOLUTION IS GROWING! 100 ORGANIZATIONS HAVE JOINED REVOLUTIONNJ’S PROUD PARTNERS PROGRAMOne hundred New Jersey businesses and organizations are officially preparing for America’s Semiquincentennial anniversary through RevolutionNJ’s Proud Partner program.
04/10/24 - New Jersey Historical Commission
NJHC Webinar Shines Light on New Jersey’s Hidden HistoriesOn Thursday, April 18th starting at 6:30pm the African American History Program at the New Jersey Historical Commission will host Justice for the Dead: Reconstructing the Hidden Histories.
01/30/24 - New Jersey Historical Commission
New Jersey Black Heritage Trail Now Accepting Site Nominations!As the next step in its development of a state-wide Black Heritage Trail, the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) is now accepting site nominations that promote awareness and appreciation of Black history, heritage, and culture in New Jersey.
11/06/23 - New Jersey Historical Commission
NJHC Annual Conference Helps Prepare Public for the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the U.S.The New Jersey Historical Commission will help scholars, public historians, educators, and members of the public prepare for the upcoming Semiquincentennial during its annual conference, Unfinished Revolution: New Perspectives on the American Revolution in New Jersey, on November 17, 2023 at the War Memorial in Trenton, New Jersey.
07/26/23 - New Jersey Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Board Approves $5.2 million in Statewide Fiscal Year 2024 General Operating Support, Project, Co-Sponsored Project, and County History Partnership Program Grant SupportAdvancing the unique and diverse history within New Jersey and addressing essential institutional needs across the field, the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) has approved $5.2 million in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) grant funding to nearly 100 historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives, individuals, and county re-grant agencies across the state.
05/31/23 - New Jersey Historical Commission
New Jersey Launches its Statewide Black Heritage Trail and Wants Your Input!In an ongoing effort to incorporate public input into its most important public history initiatives, the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) will conduct community meetings on the launch of its statewide Black Heritage Trail.
12/19/22 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Announces Inaugural Inclusive History Grant Program RecipientsGrants will fund projects exploring under-represented narratives in New Jersey history
10/31/22 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Announces its 2022 Annual Conference: Freedom Seeker, Colonizer, and Enslaved: Immigration and Migration in New JerseyThe one-day, virtual event will explore the history, cultural heritage, and contemporary issues facing immigrant communities through the lens of New Jersey studies
06/15/22 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Commemorates Juneteenth 2022Events throughout New Jersey Reveal Hidden Stories of Slavery in New Jersey and the North
04/04/22 - NJ Historical Commission
REVOLUTION NJ INVITES NEW JERSEYANS TO SUBMIT BEST IDEAS FOR MARKING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S.The 250th anniversary of the United States is just four years away, and New Jerseyans are invited to offer their ideas for how the state should commemorate it.
07/30/21 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Board Approves Nearly $4.9 Million in Statewide Fiscal Year 2022 General Operating Support, Project, Co-Sponsored Project, and County History Partnership Program Grant SupportFunding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
06/30/21 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Approves $230,000 in Supplemental COVID-19 Grant Assistance to the State’s Non-Profit History OrganizationsFunding Addresses Essential Institutional Financial Needs to Help Navigate the Pandemic’s Impact
10/15/20 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Board Approves $3.051 Million in Statewide Fiscal Year 2021 General Operating Support, Project, and County History Partnership Program Grant SupportFunding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
09/29/20 - NJ Historical Commission
The New Jersey Historical Commission Announces 2020 NJ History Conference, Battles for the Ballot: New Jersey Voting Rights, Then and NowConference to Explore Voting Rights and Suffrage Stories throughout NJ State History
03/11/20 - NJ Historical Commission
Mock Election Inspired by NJ’s 19th Amendment Centennial Engages over 35,000 Students StatewideNJ Vote 100 Mock Election marks the centennial of New Jersey’s ratification of the 19th Amendment
02/11/20 - NJ Historical Commission
Survey of K-12 Social Studies Education is Part of Planning for the 250th Anniversary of the American RevolutionThe 2020 New Jersey Social Studies Survey is now available online for all New Jersey schools, kindergarten to twelfth grade.
10/08/19 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission and Crossroads of the American Revolution Announce United States 250th Anniversary Logo ContestNow Seeking Designs to Represent Revolution NJ, New Jersey’s Initiative to Commemorate 250 Years of United States history
09/26/19 - NJ Historical Commission
The New Jersey Historical Commission Announces 2019 NJ History Conference: New Jersey Women Make HistoryConference to Explore and Celebrate the Stories of Women throughout NJ State History
08/23/19 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy and Secretary of State Tahesha Way to Co-Chair Statewide Efforts to Mark the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage in 2020NJ Women Vote: The Nineteenth Amendment at 100 Partnership is Planning Events and Programs in 2020 that will Explore Women’s Suffrage in New Jersey
07/30/19 - NJ Historical Commission
New Jersey Historical Commission Board Approves $2.4 Million in Statewide Fiscal Year 2020 General Operating Support, Project, and County History Partnership Program Grant SupportFunding to Support History Organizations, Projects, and Programs across all 21 Counties
Advancing its mission to raise awareness of the state’s unique historical legacy and chronicle its ongoing impact on the nation and world, the New Jersey Historical Commission board today approved $2.4 million in Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 20) grant funding to 72 historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, individuals, and county re-grant agencies across the state
02/15/19 - NJ Historical Commission
The New Jersey Historical Commission Announces Statewide Efforts to Mark the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage in 2020NJ Women Vote: The Nineteenth Amendment at 100 Partnership will Explore Suffrage and Beyond in New Jersey
10/25/18 - Historical Commission
Crossroads of the American Revolution Selected as Not-For-Profit Partner for New Jersey’s 250th Anniversary of the United States Commemoration EffortsCrossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area has been selected as the private sector partner to work with the New Jersey Historical Commission in planning the state’s activities marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026.
FAQs
What does the NJ Secretary of State do? ›
Incumbent. Tahesha Way
The Secretary of State oversees the Division of Tourism which advertises and promotes New Jersey as a premier travel destination and the Division of Elections, and sets all tourism and election policy. The Secretary is the Chief Elections Officer of New Jersey.
- DOH Main Line. 1-800-367-6543.
- Commissioner's Office. 609-292-7838.
- After Hours Contact. 609-392-2020.
Philip D. Murphy took the oath of office for a second term as New Jersey's 56th governor on January 18, 2022.
What is the governing body of New Jersey? ›The Senate and General Assembly make up the legislative branch. The Senate has 40 members, and the General Assembly has 80 members. One senator and two assembly members are elected from each of the 40 districts of New Jersey. The Senate and Assembly chambers are located in the State House in Trenton.
What does the Department of state do? ›The U.S. Department of State leads America's foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity.
What power does the Secretary of State have? ›The secretary must also advise the president on U.S. foreign matters such as the appointment of diplomats and ambassadors, advising the president of the dismissal and recall of these people. The secretary of state can conduct negotiations, interpret, and terminate treaties relating to foreign policy.
How do I file a complaint in NJ? ›- STEP 1: Fill out the Complaint (Form A) ...
- STEP 2: Fill out the Civil Case Information Statement (CIS) ...
- STEP 3: Make a check or money order payable to Treasurer, State of New Jersey in the.
- STEP 4: Check your completed forms and make copies. ...
- STEP 5: Mail or deliver the forms to the court.
New Jersey Legislature
Your State legislator(s) welcome your thoughts, concerns, ideas and questions. To send a message to your State legislator(s), click on the email envelope icon to the left of the legislator's name on the legislative roster page. For legislative information you may e-mail: leginfo@njleg.org.
In New Jersey, a no contact order is an order issued by a judge in a criminal proceeding that prohibits a person from contacting another specific person and is often a condition of bail. A no contact order prohibits a person from being in contact with another person, either verbally or in person.
Who controlled New Jersey? ›Holland retained political control until 1664, when English Royal Navy warships sailed into what is today New York Harbor and Holland ceded the colony to Britain without bloodshed. Only after the colony became British did Jersey become the official name.
Who runs a county in New Jersey? ›
The Board of County Commissioners oversees the entire county. Below that is the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and County Administrator's Office. The Administrator's Office is in charge of our six departments.
Who is the IT director of the state of New Jersey? ›Tom Pierson - IT Director, CIO - State of New Jersey | LinkedIn.
What are New Jersey red flag laws? ›Under New Jersey's version of the red flag law, the standard of proof that must be satisfied in order for the judge to issue the protective order is “reasonable, probable or good cause”—meaning that a reasonable person would believe that the owner of the firearm poses a danger to himself or others.
Is New Jersey a Democrat or? ›New Jersey is one of the fifty U.S. states. The state is considered a stronghold of the Democratic Party and has supported the Democratic candidate in every presidential election since 1992.
Who is the current leader of the state of Jersey? ›The Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown dependency, unitary state and parliamentary representative democracy and constitutional monarchy. The head of the civil administration and judiciary is the Bailiff Timothy Le Cocq, while the Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham is the head of government.
What does the secretary of the treasury do in simple terms? ›The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for formulating and recommending domestic and international financial, economic, and tax policy, participating in the formulation of broad fiscal policies that have general significance for the economy, and managing the public debt.
What does a Secretary do? ›A Secretary is a professional who provides behind-the-scenes work for an office. Their tasks include organizing files, preparing documents, managing office supply inventory and scheduling appointments.
What does the secretary of the interior do? ›The Secretary of the Interior has administrative responsibility for coordinating federal policy in the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the responsibility to administer and oversee U.S. federal assistance provided to the Freely ...
How is a Secretary of State's job different at the state level? ›In the federal government, the secretary of state is primarily a diplomat and often interacts with other countries. How is a secretary of state's job different at the state level? At the state level, a secretary of state oversees the election process.