Events
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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…
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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…
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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…