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NJ American Revolution Round Table Meeting
The December 11 Meeting of the NJ American Revolution Round Table is at 7pm both in person and on zoom. The live meeting takes place at the museum at Morristown National Historical Park, 30 Washington Place in Morristown.
For the zoom link, send an email to arrt.nj@gmail.com with your contact information no later than December 10.
“The Day is Ours! The Battle of Princeton: Changing Interpretations and a Lasting Legacy”
By the end of 1776, with the fate of a six-month old United States in the balance, the Continental Army embarked on one of the most audacious and critical campaigns of the war. In just ten days, Washington outmaneuvered and outfought British and Hessian forces in New Jersey – culminating in the Battle of Princeton. This battle, fought on the morning of January 3, 1777, was one of the most consequential battles of the early years of the American Revolution. It resulted in Washington’s first open-field victory against British regulars, the death of Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, and a near total reversal of operational and strategic initiative in the Mid-Atlantic theater of war.
On the verge of the 250th celebration of the nation- and the Ten Crucial Days- Will Krakower takes you behind the scenes to the interpretive and educational updates being made at the park. Utilizing recent archaeology and new research, park staff have embarked on a mission to synthesize all past and present information and to create a comprehensive history of this incredible moment in history. Find out how our understanding of the Battle of Princeton has changed in recent years, and how the park plans to tell that story as we prepare to celebrate our 250th anniversary.
About the Speaker:
Will Krakower is the Resource Interpretive Specialist at Princeton Battlefield State Park, acting as the chief historian and site manager since 2018. He is a graduate of Rutgers University with a BA and MA in History, with a specialization in Public History. He has spent the last decade working with the New Jersey State Park Service, researching and educating the public about the American Revolution at various sites including Princeton Battlefield, Washington’s Crossing, and the Batsto Iron Works. With a wide variety of 18th and 19th century interests, Krakower has written and presented on numerous topics including the history of 18th century firearms, individual histories, and military history in general. A New Jersey native, he takes great pride in promoting New Jersey history.