Events
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Civil War Flag Unveiling
New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, United States@ – Enjoy a gallery talk and ceremony unveiling the latest rotation of historic flags from the NJ Civil War Flag Collection, one of the largest collections of…
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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…
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The Spoils of Victory
Old Barracks Museum,101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA 2 Barrack St, United StatesEvent begins after the troops return to the Old Barracks Museum. Follow the victorious Continental soldiers back to the Old Barracks Museum after the Battle to see them strip equipment,…
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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,…
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Trenton in 1775: Historic Tour
St. Michael’s Church 140 North Warren Street, Trenton, New Jersey, United StatesWashington’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…