Faculty Help Commemorate 250 Years of Military History Aboard Battleship New Jersey
November 10, 2025
As the United States Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday and the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day, Rutgers University–Camden is proud to have played a central role in a first-of-its-kind commemoration of America’s naval legacy.
Scholars from across the country recently convened aboard the Battleship New Jersey for a conference titled “Navigating the Past: Histories of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, 1775–2025.” Co-hosted by Rutgers–Camden, the event explored the evolution of American sea power from its Revolutionary War origins to its modern global presence.
The conference was part of the Homecoming 250 celebration, a regional series of exhibitions, tours, and public events marking the founding of the Navy and Marine Corps in Philadelphia in 1775.