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Historic New Jersey constitution manuscript and Revolutionary era imagery representing the state’s 1776 move to self-government

New Jersey’s 1776 Constitution: Self-Rule Before July 4

New Jersey adopted its first state constitution on July 2, 1776. See how a five-day charter helped turn a colony into a state during the Revolution.

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July 17, 2026September 13, 2026

Historic Kaskaskia site tied to George Rogers Clark's 1778 Revolutionary War campaign

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Kaskaskia 1778: George Rogers Clark Takes the Frontier Town

On July 4, 1778, George Rogers Clark captured Kaskaskia without a major battle. The small frontier move helped weaken British control in the West and shaped later American claims.

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July 7, 2026September 13, 2026