When revolution came to their communities in the 1770s, the lives of New Jersey women changed forever. Their usually peaceful homesteads were rocked by the impact of war. Their brothers, husbands, fathers and sons chose sides and went to war, leaving women to protect family, home and farm. Continental, British and Hessian troops trod their property, some looting and occupying homesteads and barns.

For Women's History Month, visit our website to get better acquainted with Revolutionary Neighbors whose stories are lesser-known but important parts of the wartime experience in New Jersey. You might even find one who lived in your community! 

Several Crossroads Heritage Partners are offering women’s history-focused programs both in person and online this month: 

The Friends of Monmouth Battlefield feature the story of Molly Pitcher with two events this month, first, with a March 13 program, then on March 27 with a driving tour to several battlefield sites where she is said to have collected water during the June 1778 battle. More information.

Liberty Hall Museum shares two centuries of remarkable residents during its March 19 Family Fun Day: Women’s History Celebration. Connect with some of the previous female residents of Liberty Hall, discover how their lives joined with the historic figures around them as they chat about the house they know and love. Reservations and more information.

Learn about the unsung Revolutionary-era work of New Jersey’s Annis Boudinot Stockton on March 22 as Morven hosts Abigail, Annis & Founding Era Female Leaders. Woody Holton, the preeminent scholar on women’s leadership in the founding era, will speak via zoom in this evening program. Reservations and more information.