See the Royal Governor's mansion adorned with decorations evoking the Dickens Era and bygone days. Shop for souvenirs, collectibles and other items in our Gift Shop, located in the mansion's colonial kitchen. Enjoy caroling by St. Peter's Episcopal Church Choir on December 17. Sundays, December 3, 10 and 17, from 1PM to 4PM. Museum Tours […]
Enjoy a candlelight tour of the property and visit the Pop-Up Shops for unique hand-made gifts. Sponsored by Gloucester County Certified Gardeners and Gloucester County Parks and Recreation
The Washington Crossing American Revolution Round Table will meet virtually on Monday, December 11th from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Please join the Round Table to hear William Welsch discuss Washington’s Lieutenants: The Generals of the Continental Army. To request a link to this Zoom meeting, please email: [email protected] The Washington Crossing American Revolution War Round […]
Colonial and Victorian America were smelly times! Learn about the different ways the residents of Liberty Hall would have used the bathroom, washed their clothes, and kept themselves fresh, while exploring the house and the grounds. Finally, put together your own fragrance packet using herbs and flowers from our very own garden! Snack and storytime […]
Back for the holiday season! In the grand tradition of Mary Alice Kean, the last lady of the house, join Liberty Hall for its exquisite Afternoon Tea, served every week in the month of December. Our tremendously popular tea service includes a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, and traditional finger sandwiches. The Holiday Afternoon […]
Enjoy cocktails as you decorate a gingerbread house! Come out for a relaxing evening, leave some of your holiday stress behind and indulge your creative inner child to your heart's content! We provide the assembled gingerbread house, icing, and all the candy you could ever want to create your dream house come true! Also, wear […]
Readings from the Journal of Philip Vickers Fithian reveal the experience of winter holidays among early Americans enslaved and free from the perspective of a New Jerseyman’s Christmas in Old Virginia 250 years ago in 1773.
Readings from the Journal of Philip Vickers Fithian reveal the experience of winter holidays among early Americans enslaved and free from the perspective of a New Jerseyman’s Christmas in Old Virginia 250 years ago in 1773.
Readings from the Journal of Philip Vickers Fithian reveal the experience of winter holidays among early Americans enslaved and free from the perspective of a New Jerseyman’s Christmas in Old Virginia 250 years ago in 1773.
See the Royal Governor's mansion adorned with decorations evoking the Dickens Era and bygone days. Shop for souvenirs, collectibles and other items in our Gift Shop, located in the mansion's colonial kitchen. Enjoy caroling by St. Peter's Episcopal Church Choir on December 17. Sundays, December 3, 10 and 17, from 1PM to 4PM. Museum Tours […]
If the hustle and bustle, the tinsel and glitter of a 21st century Christmas makes you long for a simpler day, join the Bergen County Historical Society for their 40th Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts and Tavern Fare on Saturday, December 16th, or Sunday, December 17th at Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street, River Edge. […]
If the hustle and bustle, the tinsel and glitter of a 21st century Christmas makes you long for a simpler day, join the Bergen County Historical Society for their 40th Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts and Tavern Fare on Saturday, December 16th, or Sunday, December 17th at Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street, River Edge. […]
Back for the holiday season! In the grand tradition of Mary Alice Kean, the last lady of the house, join Liberty Hall for its exquisite Afternoon Tea, served every week in the month of December. Our tremendously popular tea service includes a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, and traditional finger sandwiches. The Holiday Afternoon […]
Using diaries and letters of the participants, Washington Crossing State Park Historian Clay Craighead will give a lecture on the significance of the Christmas Night Crossing and the Battle of Trenton. December 23rd at 1PM Washington Crossing State Park Visitor Center 355 Washington Crossing - Pennington Road The Visitor Center Museum will be open from […]
Celebrate the “Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment,” arranged by the Washington Crossing Historic Park of PA, as we commemorate General George Washington’s famous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware. A history narration, hot cider and donuts will be on hand at The Nelson House. An annual tradition not to be missed. Come early and bring your […]
The Colonial Ball will take place on Friday, December 29th, at 7pm. It will be held at the Masonic Temple, across the street from the museum. This is your opportunity to be whisked away to the past while you mingle and dance with the soldiers of the Battles of Trenton. Period dress is neither required nor […]
The Battles of Trenton Reenactments will be held on Saturday, December 30th. The first reenactment will take place at 11am at the Battle Monument, the second will begin at 3pm in Mill Hill Park. Come to the museum to watch and follow the soldiers as they march out to fight on the original battlefields. These […]
“The Trouble with Trenton” interactive puppet shows, presented by Tuckers Tales, will also be held on Saturday, December 30th at 12pm and 2pm at Warren Street Plaza. The puppet shows are a “mini” historical look at American history and are free to attend.
“The Trouble with Trenton” interactive puppet shows, presented by Tuckers Tales, will also be held on Saturday, December 30th at 12pm and 2pm at Warren Street Plaza. The puppet shows are a “mini” historical look at American history and are free to attend.
