All the cannon positioned for the defense of Fort lee were abandoned by the Continental Army in their hasty retreat from the impending British attack. Forewarned of the approaching Cornwallis on November 20, the Americans fled, leaving behind 50 cannon, their tents, hundreds of barrels of flour, ammunition and more were abandoned at Fort Lee.
On Friday, September 6th, at 7:00 pm the Old Barracks will be hosting Tavern Night, a celebration of 19th Century Colonial American History. Enjoy savory hors-d’oeuvres as well as an open beer and wine bar all while immersing yourself in an 18th century tavern. Share drinks, play games, and learn dance steps to the most […]
Location: Prince Rodgers Cemetery on Foothill Road Parking & Reception at Green Knoll Volunteer Fire Company, 606 N. Bridge Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Reenactors of the 6th Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops salute Prince Rodgers and Black Soldiers of the Civil War in the historic setting of Prince Rodgers Cemetery. The reception includes a special […]
Russ Dutcher will speak about New Jersey's Unknown Intelligence Network during and after the Ten Crucial Days campaign (December 25, 1776 – January 3, 1777). The presentation will be held in the Visitor Center Museum’s auditorium at 2:00 PM. The Visitor Center Museum will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. featuring The Swan […]
Tour Historic New Bridge Landing, walk the site, and end in the Steuben House for cookies and ice tea for a quick tour. Free Parking across from the Meadow, noted […]
Check out this After-Hours event at the Indian King Tavern Museum! Donations suggested.
Join the Abraham Staats House for The Ghost Is Clear (GIC) Paranormal & “The Ghost Gal” Jennifer Norris Séance and Paranormal Investigation Evening at the Abraham Staats House! Join the […]
Join the Princeton Battlefield Society for Young Patriot's Day! Demonstrations & drilling with the New Jersey Grays Talk with George Washington and Ben Franklin Demonstrations: Weaving, Woodworking, Colonial Spies, and […]
On September 28th at 4pm, the Washington Crossing Park Association invites you to beautiful Gravity Hill Farm in Titusville, NJ for our Annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction. Enjoy beer, wine […]
Join us at the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple for our Heritage Partner Workshop on October 1, 2024 Crossroads of the American Revolution will host a workshop to assist historic sites […]
Did you know George Washington once celebrated his birthday at the circus? Come see this extraordinary performance by Dave Darwin. Limited seating.
