Regional Non Profit begins work in promoting 250th Anniversary of the United States
Do you remember the Summer of 1976? Let’s talk Semi-Quincentennial coming the Summer of 26! Southern Ocean Chamber Association (SOCA), the charitable affiliate of the 110-year Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance that the region has played in establishing our country. It is time to begin planning for 2026, the organization is proud to announce its partnership with RevolutionNJ, the official organization tasked with commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the Chamber and the community it serves, as it joins a statewide initiative to celebrate New Jersey’s pivotal role in American history. By collaborating with RevolutionNJ, the Chamber will promote educational initiatives, community events, and historic sites that highlight the local contributions to this landmark anniversary. This partnership will assist non profit groups to get the most benefit from resources to generate interest and support for their programs as it will draw interest as the summer of 2026 plays out.
As a partner organization, the Southern Ocean Chamber will play an integral role in RevolutionNJ’s mission to highlight New Jersey’s unique contributions to the American Revolution. This partnership offers an opportunity to delve into the state’s rich and complex history, exploring the local stories and significant sites that helped shape the nation. The chamber joins dozens of proud partners from across the state in a variety of capacities. An online resource to help all organizations and business embrace and engage with this once in a lifetime national celebration, please view the RevNJ Handbook . Preparations have been underway to help RevolutionNJ establish New Jersey as a must-see historical destination, and to gain long-deserved recognition for its role as the “Crossroads of the American Revolution,” where more than 600 battles, skirmishes and acts of war were fought. Southern Ocean County has multiple sites that include Defense at Egg Harbor in 1778, Manahawkin Skirmish 1781, Long Beach Island Massacre of 1782, and the Affair at Cedar Bridge in 1782.
Kicking off an initial discussion and brainstorming event, on how all nonprofits and institutions can begin planning so this anniversary year can have an impact on their programming, fundraising and events. The Southern Ocean Chamber will be hosted at the Stockton Manahawkin Campus for their annual Fall Non Profit Forum “Taking Revolutionary Steps to Benefit Your Non Profit” on Friday October 25 beginning at 10am presented by Ocean County Cultural & Heritage with RevNJ. To find out more about the Semi-Quince, upcoming events and how the Summer of 2026 will be one to start planning for, go to chamber website here.
