Events
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Musket Demonstration at the Old Barracks Museum
Old Barracks Museum,101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA 2 Barrack St, United StatesSoldiers of the NJ Line of the Continental Army will drill and fire their muskets on the Parade ground of the Old Barracks Museum. Included in regular cost of admission.
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Signs of the Times
Mill Hill Park (Corner of Broad & Front Streets) 165 E. Front Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United States@ – Join Richard Hunter on a walking tour from Mill Hill park to Petty’s Run and explore the signs that detail the downtown neighborhood’s rich history. Dr. Hunter led the team that conceived and designed these informative signs. Google Calendar iCal Export Details Date: Time:
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‘They Were Good Soldiers’: African–Americans Serving in the Continental Army, 1775-1783
Old Barracks Museum,101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA 2 Barrack St, United StatesThe role of African-Americans, most free but some enslaved, in the regiments of the Continental Army is not well-known; neither is the fact that relatively large numbers served in southern regiments and that the greatest number served alongside their white comrades in integrated units. John Rees will discuss black soldiers’ acceptance, service, and experiences during and after the War for…
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Musket Demonstration
Old Barracks Museum,101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA 2 Barrack St, United StatesSoldiers of the NJ Line of the Continental Army will drill and fire their muskets on the Parade ground of the Old Barracks Museum. Included in regular cost of admission.
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Alexander Hamilton and the 24 Cannons at the Battle of Trenton
Trenton City Museum in Ellarslie Manson 299 Parkside Ave, Trenton, NJ, United States@ – This tabletop talk will follow the movements of all 24 of the cannons on the streets of Trenton during the Battle of Trenton and demonstrate why the 18 American cannons – including the two six-pounders commanded by Alexander Hamilton – were decisive in the victory over the Hessians, who had six…
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Lecture: Elias Boudinot IV: The Continental Army’s First Commissary General of Prisoners
Trenton Free Public Library 120 Academy Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United StatesAfter the successful invasion of NYC and surrounding areas by the British during 1776 and the thousands of American prisoners taken, George Washington called upon Congress to set up a centralized authority to deal with the handling of prisoners of war. This presentation will detail the many problems that Boudinot encountered while he held this…
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Trenton Masonic Museum Exhibition and Discussion
Trenton Masonic Temple 100 Barrack Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United States@ – Partake of over 230 years of epic Masonic history in New Jersey. View a rich and wide variety of Masonic symbols, attire, documents, artifacts, and esoterica. Learn about Masonic culture, organization, traditions, and more. Sponsored by New Jersey Freemasons Grand Lodge Museum and History Committee. (Doric Room Second Floor) Google Calendar…
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Brother David Brearley: The Most Important Founding Father That We Don’t Know
Trenton Masonic Temple 100 Barrack Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United States@ – Unheralded by many, he quietly reposes in an obscure churchyard in the most historic precinct of Trenton. Unknown to most, he was a pivotal co-creator of the government of the United States. He was Brother David Brearley, Freemason, the most important founding father that we don’t know. Sponsored by New Jersey…
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Patriots Scrabble
Classics Bookstore 4 West Lafayette Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United States@ – Scrabble for all skill levels. Bonus points for playing “patriot,” “republic,” “declaration” or “constitution.” Penalties for playing “loyalist,” “monarchy,” “colonial” or “empire.” Google Calendar iCal Export Details Date: Time:
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Colonial Ball
Historic Trenton Masonic Temple,Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA 2 Barrack St, United StatesHave you ever watched the ball dancing in Pride and Prejudice and imagined yourself dancing in such a romantic setting? Dance like our founding fathers along with reenactors in Revolutionary War dress, to live music of the time. You needn’t know the dances – we’ll teach you! Enjoy light refreshments as you mingle with people…
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