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  • Important Role of Dance in 18th Century Society

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

    When Sue Dupre leads dances for the Patriots’ Week Colonial Ball each year, she wishes she could tell the dancers much more about 18th century dancing, especially why the 18th century folks didn’t need a dance caller for their balls and assemblies. Please gather with Sue for this video presentation to learn about the important…

  • Virtual Wreath Laying Trenton Battle Monument with the Sons of the American Revolution

    Trenton Battle Monument Pennington Ave., North Warren St., North Broad St., Princeton Ave., and MLK Blvd., Trenton, New Jersey

    Virtually join Color Guard Units of the Sons of the American Revolution in laying a wreath at the site of the Trenton Battle Monument. This is not a public event. Only virtual. Please zoom register below. “The Trenton Battle Monument commemorates the American victory at the first battle of Trenton, NJ, which occurred on December 26,…

  • Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre presents The Trouble With Trenton Puppet Show

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

    Everyone’s favorite patriotic puppet show is going virtual this year! Children will be able to experience the magical storytelling of Washington’s crucial victory at the Battle of Trenton, presented by Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre. Tune in on Zoom or at facebook.com/oldbarracksmuseum/live to watch with your family! This program is made possible, in part, by the…

    Free

  • Celebrating Hogmanay with Scottish Music 

    William Trent House Museum 15 Market St, Trenton, NJ, United States

    Via Zoom, The Trent House Association presents The Practitioners of Musick in a performance honoring the Scottish heritage of William Trent and featuring music that George Washington and his family enjoyed. Born in Inverness, Scotland, William Trent immigrated to Philadelphia and established himself as a very successful shipping merchant.  In 1714 he acquired much of the land…

    $10

  • Blacks at The Battles of Trenton

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

    Algernon Ward Jr. of Trenton will provide a presentation on the topic of "Blacks at The Battles of Trenton" which will explore the roles of African Americans in the operation of The Old Barracks as a home for soldiers and a military hospital.

  • Author Talk: Larry Kidder and Revolutionary Princeton, 1774-1783

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

    Join historian Larry Kidder as he discusses his new book "Revolutionary Princeton, 1774-1783: The Biography of an American Town in the Heart of a Civil War”. This book details the lives of Princetonians who lived in the town during the Revolutionary War, and continues the histories detailed in Mr. Kidder’s other works: “Crossroads of the…

  • Author Talk with Don Hagist Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution

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

    Join historian Don Hagist as he discusses his new book “Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution” which brings life to these soldiers, describing the training, experiences, and outcomes of British soldiers who fought during the Revolution. Drawing on thousands of military records and other primary sources in British, American, and Canadian…

  • Virtual Wreath Laying at the Princeton Battlefield

    Princeton Battlefield State Park 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey, United States

    Virtually join the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, and Color Guard Units from over twenty National SAR Societies to honor the valiant efforts of the soldiers who fought, and died, at Princeton, New Jersey. This is not a public event. Only virtual. Please zoom register below. On January 3, 1777, General George…

  • Spring Clean Up – April 17, 2021

    Clarke House 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

    Join Us for Spring Cleaning At The Princeton Battlefield State Park Saturday, April 17 (Rain date: 24th) – 1:00 – 4:00PM BECAUSE OF COVID RESTRICTIONS, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER. PARTICIPATION WILL BE LIMITED. Masks and social distancing will be enforced.   Clip, cut, rake, pick up. What a great way to welcome Spring, to enjoy the…

  • Memorial Weekend

    Princeton Battlefield 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

    CANCELLED Due to Weather – See Below Changes You are invited to the Princeton Battlefield Society’s Memorial Day program at the Princeton Battlefield State Park   Highlights of the program include: Memorial Wreath laying at 3:00 – Sign a yellow ribbon and affix to the wreath – The Wreath Ceremony will now be from 1:00…