Ten Crucial Days Commemorative and Memorial Events 2021 – 2022 On Sunday, December 26, and Sunday, January 2, four memorial wreath laying events will be held commemorating the events of the “Ten Crucial Days” of the American Revolution, December 25, 1776 to January 3, 1777. Deemed “…the times the tried men’s souls” by Thomas Paine, […]

The Sermon: A “Pray” on Words from 1770 St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 140 N. Warren Street A theatrical presentation with music followed by a tour that includes spooky graves, handwritings […]

Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, the Old Barracks Museum unfortunately needs to cancel the events hosted by the Museum on Sunday, December 26. This includes the following events: […]

Ten Crucial Days Commemorative and Memorial Events 2021 – 2022 On Sunday, December 26, and Sunday, January 2, four memorial wreath laying events will be held commemorating the events of […]

Trenton Brass Quintet Holiday Performance NJ State Museum Auditorium, 205 W State St As part of Trenton’s Patriots Week, the Trenton Brass Quintet will perform a free concert in the […]

  Hogmanay! Scottish Celebration of the New Year 1719 Wiliam Trent House, 115 Market Street Come to the 1719 William Trent House and hear bagpipes, learn about Hogmanay traditions, and […]

Assunpink Firewalk and Reading of “The American Crisis” Iron Bridge at Mill Hill Park, 165 East Front Street Join Mayor Gusciora and a colorful cast as they usher in a […]

Trenton Battlefield Walking Tour Meet at Starbucks Community Store, 102 South Warren Street (corner of Front Street) This 10-block interpretive walk brings to life the events of the two battles of Trenton.  Broad and Warren Streets turn back to Queen and King Streets as Washington’s shivering troops approach from two directions to strike the German […]

“George Washington, New Jersey and the Revolutionary War” ONLINE EVENT Author Talk with Joel Farkas December 28, 2021 12 to 1 p.m. The New Jersey State Library presents an online author talk with author, lecturer, and historian Joel Farkas. In this lecture, you’ll be introduced to a 21-year-old Virginia Militia Major named George Washington and […]

Annual New Year’s Eve Peace Vigil Quaker Meeting House, 142 East Hanover Join the Friends Meeting House for the Annual Vigil for Peace.

January 1, 11AM-1PM Description Hike through the farm fields where George Washington Commanded the Continental Army and Molly Pitcher fought during the Battle of Monmouth. This guided hike will let you enjoy the natural beauty while learning about the people and events of the Revolutionary War battle that took place here in June 1778. No […]

January 1, 1:00-3:30 Description Walk through Mid-Town Elizabeth, NJ—where NJ began! See how it has grown & changed over the past 355 years. Tour includes interiors of First Presbyterian Church (founded 1664) & Boxwood Hall (where Washington was entertained) & the historic cemetery of First Pres. You won’t believe all the famous names you connected […]

January 1, 2:00-3:30PM Description Catch the “talk of the taverns” on this guided walk in historic Somerville. Pause at several sights to learn about Somerville’s eighteenth-century Tunison's Tavern and George Washington’s passage through this area 245 years ago in January 1777 following the Battles of Trenton and Princeton. Return to our “Sign of the Red […]