Mercer 250, (250.mercercountynj.gov) a website that highlights Mercer County’s critical role in the American Revolution and provides visitors with a comprehensive guide to historical sites and events, is now live, the county has announced.
As the County prepares to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, the website will aim to serve as a resource connecting both residents and tourists with Mercer history.
“When the Patriot cause was at its lowest, and the hope of liberty seemed to hang by a thread, it was here in Mercer County that General Washington and his troops began to turn the tide with their historic victories during the Ten Crucial Days,” said county executive Dan Benson, county executive. “This history is core to who we are, and whether you’re a Mercer resident, coming from a neighboring county, or visiting from out-of-state, we hope that you’ll take the time to explore The Capital County’s role in the founding of our nation.”
The Mercer 250 website hosts a calendar of Revolution-themed events around the county, from historical reenactments, to festivals, lectures and guided tours. The celebrations are scheduled to kick off over the 2025 holiday season, as Trenton Patriot’s Week brings a wide range of free activities to the Capital City.
The site also features an interactive map of historical sites and activities throughout the County, with more to be added as celebrations for the semiquincentennial continue. Adventurers and history buffs can join the Passport to 250 challenge to visit and log locations and events around the County. Visitors can dive further into the history of the era by reading about the people, events and stories of the times.
Throughout the celebration of the Revolution’s 250th Anniversary, Mercer County seeks to celebrate and recognize the full spectrum of people who were caught up in the events of that era. In addition to the major military and political figures of the day, Mercer and its partners will illuminate lives and stories that are too often left out of the historical narrative.
Mercer 250 is a project of the Mercer County Division of Tourism and Division of Culture & Heritage, and an official partner of RevolutionNJ.