ays of Fun on Our Raritan River: D Things to Do, Share and Learn on NEW Riverside Park Floating Dock Our Riverfront . Piscataway is a development program of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority. By expanding New Brunswick Landing Boat Dock at public interest in and enjoyment and knowledge Boyd Park Johnson Park River Access, of the Raritan, the MCIA aims to increase care of Piscataway the river, expand tourism, development and open New Brunswick Boat Ramp space opportunities and improve the quality of life. Days of Fun is supported by a grant from the Donaldson Park Boat Ramp & Dock Highland Park New York—New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program. July 7th Event See inside For more information, contact [email protected] or 609-409-5002 or see www.mciauth.com Lower Raritan River Public Access Edison Boat Ramp Sites MCIA BOARD and Dock 2013 Carol Barrett Bellante, Freeholder & MCIA Liaison Leonard J. Roseman, Chairman Robert Mantz Sayreville Boat Ramp and Dock Jacque Eaker Anthony Raczynski Camille Fernicola Richard Pucci, Executive Director Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area encompasses more than 2,000 sq. miles in NJ, including 212 municipalities in 14 counties. Crossroads fosters the conservation, preservation and interpretation of New Jersey’s Revolutionary-era sites and landscapes; enhances public understanding of the people, places and events that transformed the course of Perth Amboy Park and Launch at Victory Bridge American and New Jersey history; encourages stewardship and private investment of and for these historic resources; and raises awareness of our common heritage while contributing to the Second Street Beach & quality of life of our diverse citizenry. www.RevolutionaryNJ.org Paddleboat Launch, Perth Amboy 2013 hat can you do on The Raritan River: W or by the Raritan? A Crossroad of the American Revolution Mini Stories Visit a river area historic site! In 1777, skirmishes were fought up and down the Raritan River. Continentals sought to limit British The Raritan River in the foraging and the British attempted to lure the Continentals from the safety of the Watchung American Revolution Mountains. When General Washington eluded them, the British withdrew from the Raritan Valley to attack at by Crossroads of the American Revolution Philadelphia.” National Heritage Area with Douglas Aumack, Asst. Curator for N.J. & Local History Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission Boyd Park, New Brunswick, Sat. July 7, 8:00 p.m. Ports at Perth Amboy and New Brunswick were vital to British logistics. The Raritan River experienced much Watch birds and other wildlife piracy and naval conflict and is rich with stories. British and French fleets, merchant vessels, and rugged privateers plying the Atlantic Ocean off Take a canoe or kayak trip New York and New Jersey were a constant source of concern, anxiety, and conflict. Go fishing Relax, read and think Watch the seasons change Take photographs Learn what some are doing to help the river Washington’s Continental Army was forced to retreat from Cornwallis’ chase from North Jersey through Paint or draw Woodbridge and New Brunswick and on to Trenton. Of the time, Thomas Paine wrote the stirring words, “these are the times that try men’s souls.” Take a walk or run Help in a river or steam cleanup Have a picnic Learn about what you can do to care for the river Go to a river festival Raritan River Area Revolutionary War Hot Spots. Proprietary House, Perth Amboy Go for a bike ride Buccleuch House, New Brunswick Metlar-Bodine House, Piscataway Skip stones Source: Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area. .