The strategic location of Washington Rock made it a valuable lookout point during the American Revolution for General George Washington in June of 1777 when the British army under General William Howe was moving toward Westfield. From the vantage point of this natural rock outcropping, General Washington had a thirty-mile panoramic view of the valley and was able to instruct his troops to circle behind Howe’s troops and cut off their retreat.
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 Barracks Museum will be participating in the American Battlefield Trust’s Park Day event, and the Old Barracks is in need of volunteers to help with […]
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 meeting will be held as follows:· Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024· Time: 2:00 PM· Location: Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church […]
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; however, their mother's favorite china has gone missing! Join the Livingston ladies as they search the house and follow clues that lead them to the […]
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 experience a tea service within the walls of an over 200-year old mansion overlooking the museum’s historic gardens. Your ticket includes a tour […]
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 experience a tea service within the walls of an over 200-year old mansion overlooking the museum’s historic gardens. Your ticket includes a tour […]
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 Bound Brook and the foraging wars of 1777. Learn about and experience this important period in New Jersey’s and America’s history. Multiple activities across venues […]
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 handcrafted by Jobi and Les Ford
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 […]
