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Discovering New Jersey: Symbols, State Facts, and Traditions

Explore the rich symbolism of New Jersey's state seal, designed by Francis Hopkins in 1777. The seal features Liberty and Ceres, symbolizing freedom and prosperity, alongside agricultural traditions depicted by a horse-drawn plow and a cornucopia. With a motto of "Liberty and Prosperity," it reflects the values of the state since 1776. Learn about New Jersey's state flower, bird, animal, and other official symbols, including the renowned Eastern Goldfinch and the vibrant blue blueberry. Join us in celebrating New Jersey, known as the Garden State!

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Discovering New Jersey: Symbols, State Facts, and Traditions

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  1. Our Great State!

  2. Our State Seal

  3. Seal Facts • Francis Hopkins designed the seal in 1777 • The helmet with its crest of a horse’s head means NJ is a sovereign state (we make our own laws) • The woman on the left is Liberty. Her staff has a liberty cap-another symbol of freedom. • The woman on the right is the Roman goddess, Ceres. She represents agriculture and prosperity. She holds a cornucopia. • The three horse-drawn plows on the shield, the horse's head on the helmet and the swirls of leaves symbolize NJ’s farming tradition. • Our motto “Liberty and Prosperity” is written on the scroll at the bottom of the seal and the date (1776) NJ became a state.

  4. STATE FLOWERVIOLET (1913)

  5. THE STATE BIRDEASTERN GOLDFINCH (1935)

  6. STATE ANIMAL HORSE (1977)

  7. State treered Oak (1950)

  8. STATE FOLK DANCE SQUARE DANCE (1983)

  9. STATE DINOSAURHADROSAURUS FOULKII (1991)

  10. STATE SHELL KNOBBED WHELK (1995)

  11. STATE INSECT (1974)HONEY BEE

  12. STATE FRUIT BLUEBERRY (2004)

  13. STATE FISHBROOK TROUT (1991)

  14. NEW JERSEY STATE FLAG

  15. Other Information about New Jersey State Nickname: The Garden State Colors: Buff and Jersey Blue State Coin

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