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.