Events
Events at the Princeton Battlefield Society
Experience history where it happened. The Princeton Battlefield Society hosts a variety of educational programs, public commemorations, living history events, and guided tours throughout the year—bringing the Revolutionary War to life on the very ground where it was fought.
Our events are designed to educate, inspire, and engage all audiences—from history enthusiasts and students to families and first-time visitors.
Featured Annual Events
Experience the Battle of Princeton (January)
Join us each January to commemorate the Battle of Princeton with an immersive experience featuring battle reenactments, ceremonial tributes, historian talks, and family-friendly programming. This is our signature event and a powerful way to honor the legacy of those who fought for American independence.
Mercer Oak Award Ceremony (Spring)
Celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to historic preservation, public history, or the memory of the American Revolution. The Mercer Oak Award is one of our most prestigious annual honors.
Fall Clean-Up Day (October)
Support battlefield preservation by joining volunteers for a day of stewardship and community service. Help maintain the landscape and protect this sacred site for future generations.
Cadwalader Lecture Series (Ongoing)
Learn from leading scholars, historians, and authors as they present original research and insights into the people, strategy, and meaning of the Battle of Princeton and the Ten Crucial Days.
Bring History to Life
Upcoming events
- June 10, 2025
- 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
- Washington Crossing Historic Park
Acclaimed author Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer Prize winner, and author of, The British Are Coming and The Liberation Trilogy, is returning to Washington Crossing Historic Park to discuss the 2nd entry in his ongoing Revolution Trilogy, *The Fate of the Day*.
- June 12, 2025
- 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm
- The Nassau Inn, Princeton
Your support in honoring Senator Zwicker will advance the preservation of the Princeton Battlefield and the heritage of the Battle of Princeton as we prepare for the Nation’s 250th Anniversary.
