Middlesex County Seeks Revolutionary War Artifacts For Historic Exhibition

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The Cornelius Low House Museum in Middlesex County is calling on the community to contribute to a significant upcoming exhibition that will explore the County's role during America's founding era.

The museum is actively collecting artifacts for "Caught in the Crossfire: Divided Loyalties in Middlesex County," an exhibition that will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence through the lens of local history.

The exhibition will focus on three pivotal periods in American history: the Revolutionary War (1776-1783), the Centennial celebration (1876), and the Bicentennial commemoration (1976). Museum curators are particularly interested in artifacts that tell the stories of both ordinary and extraordinary individuals who lived through these transformative times in Middlesex County.

Sought-after items include historic documents, militaria and weaponry, maps, household objects, and memorabilia from both the Centennial and Bicentennial celebrations. These artifacts will help visitors understand how national events affected local communities and families, revealing the complex loyalties and divisions that characterized the Revolutionary period.

All artifacts loaned or donated to the exhibition will receive professional museum treatment. Middlesex County will provide insurance coverage for contributed items, and each artifact will be photographed and thoroughly documented upon both receipt and return. The climate-controlled museum facility features appropriate security measures and fire prevention systems to ensure the preservation of these valuable historical items.

The museum is accepting artifacts from now through December 2025, providing ample time for community members to contribute meaningful pieces to the collection.

The exhibition itself will run for nearly three years, from April 11, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2028, ensuring that this significant historical presentation will have a lasting impact on visitors and the community.

Located at 1225 River Road in Piscataway, the Cornelius Low House Museum serves as home to the Middlesex County Museum, which regularly presents changing exhibitions about New Jersey history. The museum welcomes visitors free of charge year-round, with operating hours Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends from 12 to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit middlesexcountynj.gov/250.