America's 250th Birthday

Upcoming Programs and Events

New Jersey in the American Revolution

This program is based on the presenter's book "George Washington's Revenge: The 1777 New Jersey Campaign and How General Washington Turned Defeat into the Strategy That Won the Revolution".
July 21, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Montgomery branch

Silhouette Portraits

Program entry will be granted on a first come, first serve basis for this ticketed, drop-in program. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
July 22, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Montgomery branch

Colonial Crafts

The colonial craft series will focus on crafts that were done during the colonial times. This session will be focused on Cross Stitch
July 22, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Montgomery branch

Colonial Crafts

The colonial craft series will focus on crafts that were done during the colonial times. This session will be focused on Cross Stitch
July 23, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Montgomery branch

Say Something Historic! Button Making Program

We will have the button maker out every Thursday afternoon in July. Say something historic by making a button from our collection of Revolutionary images and quotes that still have relevance today!
July 23, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Somerville branch

Founding Foodies: Revolutionary Taste Test

Time travel through food! Try different snacks and drinks, guess which ones are actually colonial, and see if you can get them right!
July 23, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Warren Township branch

Act It Out! The Story of the Declaration of Independence

Step into 1776 and discover the story behind one of the most important documents in American history – the Declaration of Independence!
July 25, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hillsborough branch

Explaining the "Ten Crucial Days" of the Revolution

The “Ten Crucial Days” winter campaign of 1776–77 is one of the most storied in the annals of military history. David Price examines this pivotal moment in the American War of Independence.
July 25, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Bridgewater branch

Who We Remember: Monuments, Memory, and Meaning

This talk will be presented by Kristen Gray, and explores how some Revolutionary War monuments were created and how those choices shaped the stories we inherit today.
July 25, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Somerville branch

Open Archives

Explore Somerville's local history collection during open archives hours with the help of a staff member. No registration required.
July 27, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Somerville branch