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.
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 Buried at Redbank?" May 7 at 7 pm - Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield - "German Soldiers in the American Revolution" May 15 at 7 pm - […]
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? Join Liberty Hall for its newest exhibit, Love Unveiled: 250 Years of Saying “I Do,” and see how weddings have changed throughout history. This year marks the 250th […]
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 museum, along with historical interpreters and reenactors and tables of state and county organizations. There will something for all ages! Limited on-site handicap parking by […]
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 Sunday, May 5th from 12-2pm. Tickets cost $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. With a purchase of a ticket, the service will include a […]
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 Buried at Redbank?" May 7 at 7 pm - Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield - "German Soldiers in the American Revolution" May 15 at 7 pm - […]
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 Buried at Redbank?" May 7 at 7 pm - Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield - "German Soldiers in the American Revolution" May 15 at 7 pm - […]
Please Park on Geraud Avenue or find alternative street parking Tour the First Floor of the Museum 1-2 pm Experience an Authentic Colonial-Era Fife and Drum Performance 2-4 pm Children's Activities, Food and Drinks, and Live Entertainment!
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 Buried at Redbank?" May 7 at 7 pm - Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield - "German Soldiers in the American Revolution" May 15 at 7 pm - […]
