New Jersey State Archives

10/14/2026

Today is Ask an Archivist Day! Ask us your burning questions about how to research here, what we do, whatever you can think of, and we’ll do our best to answer!

10/13/2026

Next Friday, October 23, we will be taking part in the Brookdale Slavery Project Symposium. Archivist Kate Gulick-Tuers will join Monmouth County Archivist Mary Hussey to discuss records that document the history of enslavement.

Brookdale Community College will host the Brookdale Slavery Project Symposium 2026 on Friday, October 23, for a day of learning, discussion and discovery focused on the history of slavery in Monmouth County. Free and open

10/09/2026

This month’s Manuscript Room display highlights one of New Jersey’s most notorious loyalists – John Bacon. Leader of the Pine Robbers, Bacon was Indicted for crossing enemy lines, treason, and the Long Beach Island Massacre. His life came to an end on March 31, 1783, when he was bayoneted and shot to death by Captain John Stewart.
Be sure to take a look on your next visit!

10/08/2026

Monmouth County is hosting Archives and History Day this Saturday, October 10. Stop by to see our reference staff and learn more about what we do!

10/06/2026

Tomorrow evening, the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is hosting their Fall Open House. On display will be one of our State Supreme Court cases, Mercy Hill v. Dr. William Liddel. The document is a habeas corpus case where Mercy Hill sued her enslaver for her freedom. We sent the case to be conserved due to its fragile nature and immense historic value.

https://www.nj.gov/state/darm/SupremeCourtPDF/SSV00001_Supreme_Court_Case_No_16877.pdf

https://ccaha.org/events/fall2026openhouse

10/01/2026

Happy Electronic Records Day to all who celebrate! This annual observance is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of managing, preserving, and providing access to digital records. This year's focus is on Generative AI and Archives.

09/28/2026

We are excited to announce four part-time positions. The application deadline is October 9.

Full job descriptions can be seen here: https://www.nj.gov/state/dos-employment-opportunities.shtml

09/28/2026

Due to residual coastal flooding, elevated water levels, and the timing of the next high tide, water recession is expected to be delayed. The Governor has therefore directed all State offices to have a delayed opening time of 11 AM on Monday, September 28th.

09/24/2026

We’re excited to partner with the New Jersey State Library to highlight New Jersey’s rich history — including its environmental history!
Archives Publications Assistant and artist Lois Bredlow has created beautiful illustrations of several of New Jersey’s state symbols, like the Black Swallowtail, the state horse, and the goldfinch.
Explore her artwork and learn more here: https://www.njstatelib.org/exhibits/nj250/1947era/state-symbols/