An American Revolution Diary

Introducing the American Revolutionary Diary: A Day-by-Day Journey Through the Ten Crucial Days

Join the Princeton Battlefield Society for an exclusive, immersive exploration of one of the most pivotal moments in American history—the Ten Crucial Days of 1776–1777. Launching December 14, the American Revolutionary Diary offers a compelling day-by-day look at this defining campaign of the Revolutionary War.

Told through the words of renowned historians and award-winning authors, this series brings to life the drama, danger, and determination that shaped the future of the United States.

Featuring Contributions From:
  • Prelude: December 14–25, 1776David O. Stewart

  • Day 1: December 25, 1776Ron Chernow

  • Day 2: December 26, 1776Mark Lender

  • Days 3 & 4: December 27–28, 1776David Hackett Fischer

  • Days 5 & 6: December 29–30, 1776James Kirby Martin

  • Days 7 & 8: December 31–January 1, 1776–77Larry Kidder

  • Day 9: January 2, 1777David Price

  • Day 10: January 3, 1777Glenn Williams

  • Postscript: January 3–6, 1777Rick Atkinson

This is a bold and refreshing retelling of the American Revolution’s most critical campaign, unfolding across ten extraordinary days—from Washington’s daring Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River, to his twin victories at Trenton, and the surprise attack and triumph at the Battle of Princeton.

We begin with a Prelude (December 14–25) to set the stage, and continue through each dramatic turn, concluding with a Postscript (January 3–6) that reflects on the lasting impact of these days.

Whether you’re a lifelong student of history or newly discovering America’s fight for freedom, we invite you to experience these events as never before—with fresh insights, vivid storytelling, and expert analysis.

Follow the Diary. Discover the drama. Experience the Ten Crucial Days.

Postscript – January 3-6, 1777

The British high command initially acknowledged losses for the day of 276 men; as more reports filtered in, the tally eventually grew to 450, or a third of the Princeton garrison.

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Days 5 and 6 – December 29-30, 1776

General Washington faced two major problems when finally deciding to move his victorious Continentals back across the Delaware River from their temporary campsite in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Justifiably, he felt obligated

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Prelude – December 14-25, 1776

After punishing defeats in New York and a desperate retreat across New Jersey, General Washington’s freezing men camped on the west bank of the Delaware River, many without tents. Fewer

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