Events
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Christmas Day Crossing
Nelson House, River Dr, Titusville, NJ 08560, USA 2 River Dr, United StatesCelebrate the “Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment,” arranged by the Washington Crossing Historic Park of PA, as we commemorate the 243rd anniversary of General George Washington’s famous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware. A history narration, hot cider and donuts will be on hand at The Nelson House. An annual tradition not to be missed. Come…
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71st Annual Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesEach December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats. The…
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Trenton Battlefield Walking Tour
Starbucks 102 South Warren St., Trenton, United StatesStarbucks, 102 South Warren St. (Corner of Front St) This 10-block interpretive walk brings to life the events of the two battles of Trenton. Guests are welcome to gather at Starbucks at 9:00am for a question-and-answer session over coffee. The tour begins at 10:00am and includes the historic Trenton Battle Monument, ending up along the…
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New Jersey State House Tour
New Jersey State House 145 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, United StatesHourly Tours - 10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm FREE Visit the home of the New Jersey State Legislature. Join a guided tour of the General Assembly and Senate chambers and discover the storied history of New Jersey’s State House. Advanced reservations required. Call 609-847-3150. Click here for details…
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The Stars of 1776
New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, United States11 am, 2 pm, and 3 pm Admission Fee New Jersey State Museum Planetarium Check out the Planetarium Shows and explore the night sky as it would have been seen in 1776 by George Washington and his troops. Star shows: 11:00 AM – Magic Treehouse & 1776 sky talk; 2:00 PM – Áróra & 1776…
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Hidden History Tour at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
St. Michael’s Church 140 North Warren Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United StatesStop in for a tour and talk revealing how this site was pivotal to the Battle of Trenton, what happened to the cannons under the poplars, catacombs under the church, as well as the grave of David Brearley, founder of the Electoral College and signer of the Constitution.
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“Tea, Sugar and Chocolate in 18th Century America”
St. Michael’s Church 140 North Warren Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United StatesSt. Michael’s Episcopal Church Join Michael & Deborah Raab of Tea-For-All to learn how tea, coffee, sugar and chocolate were vital to the diets of colonial Americans. So how do sugar, tea, coffee and chocolate relate to one another? What effects did these commodities have on pre-industrial, industrial, and post-industrial society? During this presentation, we’ll…
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The Stars of 1776
New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, United States11 am, 2 pm, and 3 pm Admission Fee New Jersey State Museum Planetarium Check out the Planetarium Shows and explore the night sky as it would have been seen in 1776 by George Washington and his troops. Star shows: 11:00 AM – Magic Treehouse & 1776 sky talk; 2:00 PM – Áróra & 1776…
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The Stars of 1776
New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, United States11 am, 2 pm, and 3 pm Admission Fee New Jersey State Museum Planetarium Check out the Planetarium Shows and explore the night sky as it would have been seen in 1776 by George Washington and his troops. Star shows: 11:00 AM – Magic Treehouse & 1776 sky talk; 2:00 PM – Áróra & 1776…