1. 1664- 2014 Celebrating New Jerseys 350 th Anniversary State of New Jersey

2. 1964 – Marking 300 Years of People, Purpose, Progress In the three and a half centuries that followed, New Jersey continually played a significant role in the shaping of American life and culture. The first comprehensive, statewide commemoration of the state anniversary took place fifty years ago.

3. By involving well over a million people in one phase or another of its activities the Tercentenary gave them an opportunity to see themselves within the flow of human history and to gain some measure of participation in public affairs. It may be said that the Tercentenary enlarged not only the peoples perception of their history, but the democratic process itself. Paul Troast, chairman

4. We see the Tercentenary as a rare opportunity for New Jerseyans to look with pride upon a notable history, to reemphasize the strong economic and intellectual role of the state in modern times and to look to the future of New Jersey. Paul L. Troast, chair

5. 1964 New Years Eve Party at the New Jersey State House Kicks Off the Celebration

6. 21 Foot High New Jersey Birthday Cake Baked by Bergen County Vocational Students in the New Jersey State House Rotunda for the 300 th Anniversary Celebration

8. New Jersey Cultural Complex The State Museum, State Library and Planetarium 1964 Tercentenary Legacy Projects

9. In 1964 there were:

10. New Jersey is a place of many FIRSTS

11. New Jersey History is

13. Five decades later, we have a tremendous opportunity to celebrate how far weve come. In the last fifty years, the world continues to be shaped and reshaped by the people from and the things created in New Jersey. 2014 – A Reason to Celebrate!

14. Innovation New Jersey, a state of

15. Diversity New Jersey, a state of New Jersey is a diversity of topography…with our beaches, suburbs, farms, mountains and cities. New Jersey is a diversity of people, culture, talents, arts and business

16. Liberty New Jersey, a state of

17. community pride = economic prosperity Activities to commemorate can also invigorate New Jersey through cultural events and tourism.

18. Multiple Local Events 12 Signature Events Planning Guide

19. Dedicated Web Site for Statewide Calendar of Events 350 News This Week in New Jersey History Curriculum and Educational Resources www.officialnj350.com

20. 52 video segments 90-second features about NJ streaming on the internet and airing on TV associated curriculum for teachers State of New Jersey HistoryHistory

21. Celebrating New Jersey s 350 th anniversary can help spark further economic recovery as New Jersey continues to cope with the economic and emotional effects of Hurricane Sandy.