Soldiers at Fort Lee grabbed their muskets, dropped their supplies and marched off in haste thus escaping certain defeat and capture. The main body headed northwest to cross a new bridge over the Hackensack River (now New Bridge Landing) to safety while others fled to the Meadowlands salt marshes. A handful, too drunk to obey orders, were the only prisoners taken. General Washington left Hackensack to a temporary position of safety across the Hackensack River in what is now Englewood.
Grab your rake and a pair of gloves and join the Old Barracks as they prepare for another season of programming at the museum! On Saturday, April 6th, the Old […]
Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee Historic Park For more information: Park Day @ Fort Lee Historic Park - Palisades Interstate Park Commission | American Battlefield Trust (battlefields.org)
The Forgotten Victory Trail Association (FVT) is having a meeting for Members, Prospective Members and Interested Historians. There is no fee to attend, and all are welcome to attend. The […]
It is a tumultuous time for Governor William Livingston and his family! Livingston's daughters Sarah, Susan, and Kitty want to celebrate the end of the war with a tea party; […]
It’s tea time! On Thursday, April 11 & Friday, April 12, celebrate spring with a Cream Tea service in Morven’s historic Garden Room. Take a step back in time and […]
It’s tea time! On Thursday, April 11 & Friday, April 12, celebrate spring with a Cream Tea service in Morven’s historic Garden Room. Take a step back in time and […]
Authentic Colonial Music performed by Anne and Ridley Enslow Catered by Mangia Bono Cocktail or 18th Century attire recommended
Join us for an exciting and historic weekend April 13 – 14, 2024! The two-day living history program explores the American Revolutionary War during the timeframe of the Battle of […]
Eat, Drink, and Make Merry! 18th Century Tavern Entertainment Performed by Anne and Ridley Enslow Irish Music by Tommy Burns Colonial Tavern Games and Dancing Period Punch and Hot Chocolate […]
The annual Jockey Hollow Encampment/living history event will take place April 20-21, 2024. Visit the soldier camp, observe 18th century-style cooking at a campfire, see musket firing demonstrations and more!
Join Princeton Battlefield for Park Day! For more information: Park Day @ Princeton Battlefield State Park | American Battlefield Trust
Join author Michael Gabriele as he discusses his book “Colonial Taverns of New Jersey – Libations, Liberty and Revolution. The role of taverns in the establishment of the colonies and […]
The Battle of Trenton will be recreated by using miniature figures, dice and “Flint & Steel” rules developed by Richard Kane who will also be managing the game. Visitors can […]
The annual Jockey Hollow Encampment/living history event will take place April 20-21, 2024. Visit the soldier camp, observe 18th century-style cooking at a campfire, see musket firing demonstrations and more!
On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, re-enactors from across the northeast will arrive at Jockey Hollow for Morristown National Historical Park's Spring Encampment. The special event focuses on […]
On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, re-enactors from across the northeast will arrive at Jockey Hollow for Morristown National Historical Park's Spring Encampment. The special event focuses on […]
April 22 at 7 pm - Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield - "Archeology of Hessian Burials at Redbank" April 29 at 7 pm - Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield - "Who were the Hessians […]
The NJARRT will host a 1-Day symposium at Drew University in Madison on Saturday, April 27. The meeting starts at 8:50 AM and conclude at 3:00 PM. They will have […]
The Trent House Association will host a talk on public gardens in New Jersey on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 2 pm. This free program will be held in-person at the […]
April 22 at 7 pm - Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield - "Archeology of Hessian Burials at Redbank" April 29 at 7 pm - Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield - "Who were the Hessians […]
Tours available Wednesdays through Sundays, every hour, 10:00am-3:00pm 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 Did you know that white wedding dresses emerged after Queen Victoria married Prince Philip in 1840? […]
Shippen Manor’s 270th on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 11 am to 4 pm. We are celebrating 270 years of Shippen Manor with self-guided tours of the main floor of the […]
You’re invited to tea! The Old Barracks Museum is hosting May Tea, a semi-formal tea service with all proceeds benefiting the museum's operating expenses. The event will take place on […]
