October 1777. British troops occupied Staten Island while American forces monitored movements from Perth Amboy’s shoreline. The city served as a key observation post during this tense period of the Revolutionary War.

October 1783. With the war’s end, Perth Amboy’s harbor reopened to trade and shipping. Local craftsmen and merchants helped rebuild the regional economy as peace returned to New Jersey.

Check back each month for new highlights from Perth Amboy’s Revolutionary era and early city history.

Perth Amboy’s historic landmarks tell the story of our city’s role in New Jersey’s founding and the nation’s early history. From the days of colonial settlement through independence, these locations reflect the people and events that shaped our community.

To explore Perth Amboy’s history, we invite you to visit these resources:

• Walking Tour of Historic Sites — A self-guided walking tour created by the 1683 Society, highlighting key landmarks and stories across the city. Courtesy of the 1683 Society.
• Perth Amboy Terra Cotta— A short documentary by City Historian John Dyke exploring Perth Amboy’s rich legacy of terra cotta design and craftsmanship.

Sources: The 1683 Society and City Historian John Dyke.

No upcoming events are scheduled at this time. Please check back soon for new 250th Anniversary activities and programs.

Have a photo or document that helps tell Perth Amboy’s story? Please email it to the Mayor’s Office so it can be considered for inclusion in the Perth Amboy 250th Anniversary celebration.

Send to: [email protected]

In your email, please include:

• Name
• Email address
• About — a short description of the photo or document

Tip: Attach JPG, PNG, or PDF files. If your file is large, you can share a link to a cloud folder instead.

Thank you for sharing your piece of Perth Amboy’s history. A member the 250th Planning Committee  may contact you for more details. Selected submissions may be featured on the City’s website or social media as part of the Perth Amboy 250 celebration.