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  • First Battle Reenactment

    Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ, United States

    @ – Experience the excitement of the Battle of Trenton live! Following the all-night crossing and nine-mile march from McKonkey’s Ferry with a sleet storm at their backs, Washington’s little army of 2,400 men and 18 cannons arrived in Trenton around 8:00am on the morning of December 26, 1776. Generals Washington and Greene surrounded the…

  • Puppet Show: The Trouble with Trenton

    Warren Street Plaza 101 North Warren Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

    @ – A “mini” historical look at some amazing American history presented with marionettes and rod puppets – and lots of help from the audience! The show includes live music, large puppets and props, and plenty of “revolting” action.  In case of weather: First Presbyterian Church, 120 East State Street. Google Calendar iCal Export Details…

    free
  • Trenton in 1775: Historic Tour

    St. Michael’s Church 140 North Warren Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

    Washington’s army and the Hessian occupation each brought 1500 men into Trenton, then a town of only 500 souls and two major streets. Thanks to Hunter Research, we now know a lot about those Trentonians. Trenton Friends Meeting invites you to walk the early streets with Penn State historian, Dr. Sharon Ann Holt, meeting Trenton’s…

  • “My Brave Fellows”

    Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ, United States

    @ – With enlistments about to end, Washington’s officers compel the Soldiers of the Continental Army to stay on six more weeks beyond the end of their enlistments. Included in $5 admission. Google Calendar iCal Export Details Date: Time:

  • 250th Logo Contest Announcement

    Douglass House, Mill Hill Park 165 E. Front Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

    @ – The New Jersey Historical Commission and Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area cordially invite you to attend the announcement of the winner of the Revolution NJ Logo Contest. This contest is part of preparations to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. Join us for this big announcement;…

  • Second Battle Reenactment

    Mill Hill Park (Corner of Broad & Front Streets) 165 E. Front Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

    @ – See the action of the Battle of the Assunpink in Mill Hill ParkHaving abandoned Trenton shortly after the battle on December 26, Washington re-crossed with a much larger army later in the week upon learning the British had not re-occupied Trenton. On the morning of January 2, 1777, he dispatched a small brigade…

  • “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…

  • “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…

    free
  • 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:

  • 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…

    $45 – $75