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1664- 2014Celebrating New Jersey’s
350th Anniversary
State of New Jersey
1964 – Marking 300 Years of People, Purpose, Progress
In the three and a half centuries that followed, New Jersey continually played a significant role in the shaping of American
life and culture. The first comprehensive, statewide commemoration of the state anniversary took place fifty years
ago.
“By involving well over a million people in one phase or another of its activities the Tercentenary gave them an opportunity to see themselves within the flow of human history and to gain some measure of participation in public affairs. It may be said that the Tercentenary enlarged not only the people’s perception of their history, but the democratic process itself.”
Paul Troast, chairman
“We see the Tercentenary as a rare opportunity for New Jerseyans to look with pride upon a notable history, to reemphasize the strong economic and intellectual role of the state in modern times and to look to the future of New Jersey.” Paul L. Troast, chair
1964 New Year’s Eve Party at the New Jersey State House Kicks Off the Celebration
21 Foot High New Jersey Birthday Cake
Baked by Bergen County Vocational
Students in the New Jersey State House
Rotunda for the 300th Anniversary Celebration
New Jersey Cultural Complex The State Museum, State Library and Planetarium
1964 Tercentenary Legacy Projects
In 1964 there were:
New Jersey is a place of many “FIRSTS”
New Jersey History
is
American History
Five decades later, we have a tremendous opportunity to celebrate how far we’ve come. In the last fifty years, the world continues to be shaped and reshaped by the people from and the things created in New Jersey.
2014 – A Reason to Celebrate!
InnovationNew Jersey, a state of
DiversityNew Jersey, a state of
New Jersey is a diversity of topography…with our beaches, suburbs, farms, mountains and cities.
New Jersey is a diversity of people, culture, talents, arts and business
LibertyNew Jersey, a state of
community pride = economic prosperity
Activities to commemorate can also invigorate New Jersey through cultural events and tourism.
Multiple Local Events
12 Signature Events
Planning Guide
Dedicated Web Site for
Statewide Calendar of Events
350 News
This Week in New Jersey History
Curriculum and Educational Resources www.officialnj350.com
52 video segments
90-second features about NJ
streaming on the internet and airing on TVassociated curriculum for teachers
State of New Jersey
This Week in New JerseyHist
ory
Celebrating New Jersey’s 350th anniversary can help spark further economic recovery as New Jersey continues to cope with the economic and emotional effects of Hurricane Sandy.