Events
Events
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Blacks at The Battles of Trenton
Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ, United StatesAlgernon 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.
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Author Talk: Larry Kidder and Revolutionary Princeton, 1774-1783
Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ, United StatesJoin 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…
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Author Talk with Don Hagist Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution
Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ, United StatesJoin 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…
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Virtual Wreath Laying at the Princeton Battlefield
Princeton Battlefield State Park 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, New Jersey, United StatesVirtually 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…
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Spring Clean Up – April 17, 2021
Clarke House 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin 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…
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Memorial Weekend
Princeton Battlefield 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesCANCELLED 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…
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Pre-Owned American History Book Sale
Princeton Battlefield 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesQuestions? Interested in volunteering? Email us at events@pbs1777.org
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June Book Club Meeting: Rebels Rising
Virtual PA, United StatesThe June meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, June 21 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Registration is required. To register, please visit DCNR’s website. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum curator Kimberly McCarty will lead a discussion of Rebels…
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Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show 2021
Washington Crossing Historic Park – Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesAs part of its annual Independence Day celebration, Washington Crossing Historic Park invites classic car owners to compete in the third Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show on Saturday, July 3, 2021 from 10 AM to 2 PM. This unique show features only American, French, British and German cars, representing the four countries involved in…
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Independence Day Celebration: Colonial Field Day
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesColonial Field Day is at capacity and registration has closed. Round up your family or friends for a spirited colonial competition! At Colonial Field Day on Saturday, July 3, you’ll be pitted against other socially distanced groups. Try your hand at playing some popular games and activities from the 18th century, including cup and ball,…
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