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Memorial Day at the Princeton Battlefield

Name: Memorial Day at the Princeton Battlefield
Start: 2017-05-25T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2017-05-25T16:00:00-07:00
Location: Princeton Battlefield

May 25, 2017 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Princeton Battlefield Society and the Second Pennsylvania Regiment Present…

Memorial Day at the Princeton Battlefield
Saturday, May 25th – 12:00 – 4:o0 pm
500 Mercer Street
Princeton, NJ 08540

Living history events will be held throughout the day. The Battle of Princeton was a critical turning point in the American Revolution. With muskets and cannon, there will be tactical formations and drills, and a combined arms assault re-enactment of the two-phased battle, with marching, loading, and firing volleys.Bring the family to see a typical American Revolution military camp with cooking and other domestic activities of camp followers. The camp will be set up in the morning and struck after 4pm.

For Kids there will be “Young Patriots March” Presentations will explain uniforms, weapons and tactics
Visit the iconic Thomas Clarke House. A historic treasure, constructed circa 1772. Thomas Clarke and his sisters were present during the battle on January 3, 1777. Learn more about its future restoration
Battlefield Tours

Rain or shine. All events are free of charge. Free-will donations to support PBS’s work are always also gratefully accepted.