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“Trenton’s Historic Legacy: The Old Barracks and the Trenton Battle Monument”
Riverview Cemetery 870 Centre Street, Trenton, NJ, United States@ – A presentation highlighting the early efforts to save the Old Barracks by the city’s Daughters of the American Revolution chapter and the work of the Trenton Battle Monument Association in creating the Trenton Battle Monument followed by a walking tour of the gravesites of some of the civic-minded men and women…
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“Out with the Old, In with the New: New Sweden and The American Revolution” Lecture by Erick Burro
Trenton Free Public Library 120 Academy Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United States@ – This talk will discuss South Jersey’s earliest colonial settlements in the Delaware Valley, which began as the New Sweden Colony by Peter Minuit, a former Dutch governor of New Amsterdam, on behalf of the Kingdom of Sweden, and their part during the American Revolution. An accompanying exhibit of photographs documenting places…
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Annual Peace Vigil
Historic Trenton Friends Meeting House 142 East Hanover St., Trenton, New Jersey, United States@ – Join the Trenton Friends Meeting for the Annual Vigil for Peace in the new year. Light refreshments will be served. Free Google Calendar iCal Export Details Date: Time:
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Capital Philharmonic Orchestra of New Jersey New Year’s Eve Concert
The War Memorial, Patriots Theatre 1 Memorial Dr., Trenton, New Jersey, United States@ – The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey’s New Year’s Eve Concert is hosted by WWFM’s David Osenberg. Gather some friends, and join the Capital Philharmonic Orchestra for some fun and uplifting music. Be part of one of Trenton’s most popular and beloved traditions – make it a night to remember! There will be a…
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Brews and Bites
This summertime celebration will feature local breweries from Bucks County and beyond, along with live music, food trucks, 17th century brewing demonstrations, and more. Pennsbury Manor is William Penn’s country estate on the Delaware River in Morrisville, so come “tap into the past” as you enjoy a beautiful summer evening surrounded by Pennsylvania’s early history!…
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Garden Workshop
Compost Our Garden Workshops are an opportunity to learn from our expert gardener, Jessye. Hosted every Tuesday during the summer from 10 – 11am, each session will cover a different topic related to 17th- century gardening. Available for ages 12+, $20 per session. Registration required – call 215-946-0400 to reserve your space today.
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Animals at Pennsbury
Animals at Pennsbury | 1-4pm Our animal interpreters will be on hand to share stories and fun facts about the lives of animals at Pennsbury, past and present.
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Charter Day
Celebrate Pennsylvania’s birthday with us! All the activities are free but please bring along a non-perishable food item for our food drive.
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Unfinished Revolution: New Perspectives on the American Revolution in NJ
War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ, United StatesFor conference agenda and registration information visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unfinished-revolution-new-perspectives-on-the-american-revolution-in-nj-tickets-691944242857?aff=oddtdtcreator The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) is pleased to present, Unfinished Revolution: New Perspectives on the American Revolution, the 2023 New Jersey History Conference, to be held at the War Memorial in Trenton, NJ on Friday, November 17, 2023. This conference is designed to help scholars, public historians,…
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Charter Day
Join us in celebrating Pennsylvania’s birthday at the home of its founder, William Penn! Take a tour of the exquisitely decorated Manor House, observe colonial craftspeople as they demonstrate the art of blacksmithing, woodworking and spinning, and see history come to life with a performance by our Living History Theater troupe. This event is FREE…