Mark Your Calendars: David Price's Lecture at the Historic Trenton Temple Next Week! Trenton, New Jersey- Join the Old Barracks Museum as we welcome David Price back for our upcoming Author Lecture at the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple. Price will be discussing the how and why of Washington’s victories at Trenton and Princeton in late […]
Join us for tea at the Old Barracks Museum! Our May Tea event is a semi-formal tea service, with all proceeds supporting the museum’s operations. The May Tea recalls the Pink Tea, an event that the women of the Old Barracks Association held to raise funds for the purchase and restoration of the barracks. Included […]
May 13th: Robert Fanelli Lydia’s Tale In “Lydia’s Tale,” Robert Fanelli shares the story of Lydia Darrah, whose actions are said to have saved George Washington’s army from a devastating ambush. Using genealogical sources, legal documents, and other correspondence, Fanelli reveals for the first time the life and experiences of this remarkable heroine of the American […]
Join the Old Barracks Museum as we celebrate July 4th and America’s 250th anniversary with our grand reopening. We are excited to welcome guests back to the museum and unveil the results of our year-long restoration. The official opening will be at 10:00 AM when we welcome local officials to help us swing open the […]
Join us for a fun-filled, fall-inspired day of activities for your children! Bring them to the Old Barracks Museum between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to celebrate the start of the fall season with a variety of exciting seasonal activities. The New Jersey State Museum and the 1719 William Trent House Museum will also be […]
Get ready for an exciting evening of spooky seasonal fun at All Barracks Eve! Enjoy light refreshments while listening to chilling tales told by historically attired storytellers. Spooky stories will start at 6 pm. Admission is $10. Thank you to our Supporting Sponsor, Hunter Research and Mercer County Culture & Heritage Commission, as well as […]
