Grand 250th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Princeton
Experience History Where It Happened
Witness the Battle of Princeton Come to Life
Join the Princeton Battlefield Society for a special 250th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Princeton, bringing one of the pivotal moments of the American Revolution to life on the historic battlefield.
Meet camp followers and reenactors around the historic Clarke House before Crown and American forces take the field for a dramatic reenactment of the January 3, 1777 Battle of Princeton.
Highlights of Your Experience
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11:00 AM — Explore the Encampment
Converse and interact with camp followers and reenactors around the Clarke House. -
Noon — The Battle Begins
Witness Crown and American reenactors, with muskets and cannons firing and horsemen in action, accompanied by a dramatic narration of the January 3, 1777 Battle of Princeton. -
After the Battle — Visit the Clarke House
Tour the historic Thomas Clarke House and Museum. -
Throughout the Event
Take photographs as personal memories of this historic occasion and stop by the registration table to receive your 2026 Experience the Battle of Princeton souvenir and an American flag for kids.
Register by December 25
Register in advance to receive FREE hot chocolate from Wawa and a special 250th anniversary souvenir!
December 24–27, 2026
Experience the Ten Crucial Days
Join our friends and partners for a full slate of living history events in Pennsylvania and New Jersey commemorating Washington’s Crossing, the Battles of Trenton, and the Battle of Princeton.
Interested in Joining us?
Registration
To Register click the calendar forward to Sunday, December 27, 2026 and select the event.