Kean University Hosts Launch of NJ TRANSIT’s Jersey Journeys Campaign at Liberty Hall Museum
Liberty Hall Museum on Kean University's campus hosted the launch of NJ TRANSIT’s Jersey Journeys campaign.
Kean University recently welcomed NJ TRANSIT President and CEO Kris Kolluri to Liberty Hall Museum for the official launch of “Jersey Journeys: Every Stop Tells a Story,” a new NJ TRANSIT campaign highlighting New Jersey’s rich history.
Jersey Journeys includes an interactive map showcasing more than 150 historic sites and landmarks across the Garden State, easily accessible by NJ TRANSIT bus, rail, or light rail. From Revolutionary War battlefields and colonial homes to cultural museums and monuments, the Jersey Journeys map makes it easy to explore New Jersey’s contributions to American history.
“The Jersey Journeys campaign is a fantastic opportunity to explore some of the oldest and most significant historical landmarks in our nation, right here in New Jersey,” said Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D. “Kean is proud to be part of an initiative that connects communities to their past and also inspires future generations to learn, explore and dream big.”
Liberty Hall, the home of New Jersey’s first governor, William Livingston, and host to historic figures such as George and Martha Washington and Alexander Hamilton, provided a fitting backdrop for the statewide announcement.
“This campaign highlights how rich a history New Jersey has that is only one rail, bus or light rail trip away,” Kolluri said. “We’re proud to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday by offering customers a way to experience New Jersey’s heritage through public transportation.”
New Jersey Senator Joseph Cryan and New Jersey Senator and Chair of Senate Transportation Committee Patrick Diegnan Jr. were also on hand at the launch event.
“I’m honored to support the ‘Jersey Journeys: Every Stop Tells a Story’ initiative – an innovative way for New Jerseyans and visitors alike to explore our rich heritage and better understand the role this state has played in shaping the nation,” said New Jersey Senator Joseph Cryan (LD-20). “By raising awareness that historic sites are accessible via public transit, NJ TRANSIT is opening doors to discovery, strengthening civic pride and advancing education right in our own backyard.”
“This is a dynamic way of highlighting the rich history New Jersey has played in shaping our nation,” said New Jersey Senator and Chair of Senate Transportation Committee Patrick Diegnan (LD-18). “People from all over the world will be able to experience iconic landmarks easily within reach of the NJ TRANSIT system.”
Explore the Jersey Journeys interactive map at njtransit.com/journeys and learn more about Liberty Hall Museum at libertyhall.kean.edu.