SUPPORT THE 250th: BRING HISTORY TO LIFE
A Vision Rooted in Legacy — Built for the Future
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Forgotten Victory Trail is more than a tribute to New Jersey’s untold story — it’s a movement to honor, educate, and inspire through action.
From the defense of Elizabeth town and the Battle of Springfield to the brave stand at the Short Hills and Union Defile, this campaign is dedicated to giving these forgotten chapters the recognition they deserve.
Your Donation Makes This Real
By contributing to the preservation of these sites, you are helping to safeguard the physical and cultural legacy of the American Revolution in New Jersey. These sites are more than just markers in time; they are living reminders of the courage and determination that shaped the nation we live in today. Your donation ensures that the lessons of history continue to be taught and that future generations can experience these sites in their most authentic form.
Effective, Efficient, and Accountable Donations
We understand that each donation is a trust, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our commitment to transparency and accountability is woven into everything we do. We work closely with historical societies, preservation experts, and local communities to ensure that your support goes directly to projects that make a lasting impact.
These sparks of memory and spirit have already been lit—but to burn bright, they need your hands, your heart, and your help. What begins as a trail of signs and stories can become a legacy of unity and understanding, where the forgotten are finally remembered, and history once overlooked is honored with the dignity it has always deserved.
Here’s what we’re building together:
🪧 Install 7 interpretive signs across NJ commemorating key sites along the Forgotten Victory Trail
🌐 Launch a fully operational interactive website for education, tourism, and storytelling
🎥 Produce a historical webinar/speaker series to bring expert voices and rare narratives to the public
📚 Publish a digital collection of rare sources and facts from 1780 NJ and the Battle of Springfield
🗿 Lay the foundation for a permanent stone memorial to all New Jersey militia and Continental Army soldiers
🧑🏫 Support ongoing elementary school history programs through immersive storytelling
🎓 Expand with student interns and researchers to keep the history alive and evolving
🚀 Begin our journey toward AR experiences, letting visitors use glasses or phones to see history unfold on-site
🎬 Work toward full animation and cinematic storytelling of these battles and forgotten moments
Make a tax-deductible donation to
Forgotten Victory Trail Association*
Or send your check to Forgotten Victory Trail Association, PO BOX 242, Bel Air, MD, 21014
*A 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Corporation
The 250th is a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
This is not just about remembering. It’s about reconnecting communities — through music, food, walking and biking trails, craft beer, and interpretive programs that unite fun with meaning. With your help, we aim to build New Jersey’s first Revolutionary War history trail, a living, statewide experience for all.
Your Contribution Builds This Future
Every dollar donated goes toward building this vision from the ground up.
✅ Tax-deductible through our 501(c)(3) status
✅ Transparent and accountable — detailed reports and updates provided
✅ Community-driven — working hand-in-hand with local historians, educators, and partners
Together, we can preserve the past while making it come alive for those who will follow in our footsteps. With your help, we will continue to honor our heritage and ensure that these sites remain a part of our shared history for years to come.
