The Third N.J. constituted one of the Four Regiments composing what was generally know as the "First Brigade, New Jersey Volunteers". The Regiment trained at Fort Olden, Trenton, N.J. until it left the state in June of 1861.
Throughout the course of the Civil War, the Third New Jersey participated in up to fifty-four engagements from Bull Rull to Appomattox Court House. During most of that time, The Regiment was attached to the First Division of the Sixth Corps. Today, the 3^rd N.J. is recreated by over eighty re-enactors from all over the state. Accurate impressions and portrayals of soldiers, civilians and musicians greatly contribute to the authenticity. The unit takes part in dozens of re-enactments each year from local events in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, to Carnifex Ferry, West Virginia and South.