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NJ ACR124

NJ ACR124
Urges New Jersey State Park Service to establish visitor's center at Princeton Battlefield State Park.

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Introduced
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This concurrent resolution urges the New Jersey State Park Service to establish a visitor's center at Princeton Battlefield State Park. Princeton Battlefield State Park preserves a critically important piece of American and New Jersey history. Important leaders in the early history of the United States of America, including General George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Charles Willson Peale, and Dr. Benjamin Rush, were present at the Princeton Battlefield. It was also the hallowed ground where several important military leaders gave their lives, notably, General Hugh Mercer of Virginia, Colonel John Haslet of Delaware and Captain William Shippin of Pennsylvania, the first United States Marine to fall in land combat. The Battle of Princeton ended ten long days of battle between the Continental Army, the hired Germanic auxiliary troops, and the British military forces, beginning with the famous Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River by General George Washington and his Continental Army. Victory for the Continental Army at the Battle of Princeton was a major turning point in the war for America's independence. Preserving the Princeton Battlefield is crucial. The site memorializes the sacrifice of those who defended the United States in its first war, and is a tribute to those who still defend the nation almost 250 years later. The battlefield's status as a State Park is not enough. Establishing a visitor's center will highlight its importance in New Jersey and in American history by providing a permanent place in which visitors can learn about the Battle of Princeton and the American Revolutionary War. Without a visitor's center to welcome and educate the public, the physical site of the Princeton Battlefield is at risk and its story could become lost. Private donations would help the State Park Service in developing the best possible visitor's center.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution urges the New Jersey State Park Service to establish a visitor's center at Princeton Battlefield State Park, a historically significant site from the American Revolutionary War. The resolution highlights the battlefield's importance, noting that it was the location of a critical battle on January 3, 1777, which was part of the "Ten Crucial Days" campaign led by General George Washington. The battle resulted in a key victory for the Continental Army, securing New Jersey from British control, and involved notable figures like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. The resolution emphasizes that the site currently lacks a proper educational resource and was even named one of America's most endangered historical places in 2012. By creating a visitor's center, the state aims to enhance public understanding of the site's historical significance, preserve its legacy, and provide a space for learning about the American Revolution. The resolution suggests collaborating with the Princeton Battlefield Society and encouraging private sector donations to help fund and develop the visitor's center, ultimately transforming the site into a leading educational and commemorative destination in New Jersey.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 02/22/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR124
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/ACR/124_I1.HTM
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