Culture at the Crossroads: New Jerseyans in the Revolutionary War

History is written by the victors, but what was the lived experience for the average New Jerseyan during the Revolutionary War? Using primary sources from the collections at the New Jersey State Archives, this talk will explore how the Revolutionary War affected everyone – Patriot, Loyalist, or those who tried to stay politically neutral, in Somerset County and beyond.

Kate Gulick-Tuers is a Data and Outreach Services Archivist at the New Jersey State Archives. She graduated from Connecticut College with a BA in History and a minor in government and a Masters from Simmons College in Library Science with a concentration in archives. She primarily works on exhibits, database management, and processing of early New Jersey documents, including Revolutionary War-era materials.

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The New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance (NJSAA) is an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing teaching and research about New Jersey. The organization brings together educators, historians, geographers, museum professionals, archivists, and librarians. As a proud RevolutionNJ Partner, NJSAA is excited to collaborate with Flounders Brewing in Hillsborough, NJ, to present a series of talks highlighting New Jersey and the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution. These talks are open to everyone and are all about making New Jersey’s Revolutionary past fun and easy to explore. Grab a drink, join the conversation, and connect with fellow history lovers and neighbors in a Revolutionary War era barn.

www.flounderbrewing.com/250th