The Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area encompasses approximately 2,155 square miles in New Jersey, including 212 municipalities in 14 counties. Federal legislation specifies its role:
to assist communities, organizations, and citizens in preserving New Jersey’s historic identity; to foster close working relationships among all levels of government, the private sector, and communities; to provide for the preservation and interpretation of resources for the educational and inspirational benefit of future generations; and to strengthen Morristown National Historical Park as an asset to the state.