The volunteers of BRAVO, a nonprofit organization, work to promote public interest in history and archaeology in conjunction with the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, State Park Service.

BRAVO's purpose is to preserve, publicize, and enhance New Jersey's cultural heritage, from prehistory to the recent past, with an emphasis on our Revolutionary War heritage.

Through archaeological digs, metal detecting surveys, and surface penetrating radar surveys, BRAVO members locate and excavate prehistoric and historic artifacts and cultural features.

Artifacts are cleaned and catalogued and, in the case of some sensitive artifacts, may be conserved as well. Many of the artifacts excavated by BRAVO members are displayed in state museums and at other public historical sites.

Analysis of this information, coupled with review of historical records, enables us to determine battle lines, encampment sites, historic homesteads and prehistoric campsites.

Approximately six of BRAVO's monthly meetings include public programs, such as slide lectures of relevant information and/or interpretation of archaeological and historical data. BRAVO also gives presentations to historical societies, school groups, patriotic organizations, or any other group interested in New Jersey's heritage.

BRAVO has been designated as an Officially Recognized Friends Organization (ORFO) of the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, State Park Service.