Art, History: As the U.S. sestercentennial (250th anniversary) approaches in 2026, New Jersey’s rich arts community has a unique opportunity to engage its audiences with a once-in-a-generation initiative: RevolutionNJ, a collaboration between the New Jersey Historical Commission and the nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution.

According to the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the initiative was developed with the hope of inspiring communities, organizations, and institutions to explore New Jersey’s role in American history, drawing…