$10.00 admission

As a complement to the Friends of Washington Crossing Historic Park of Pennsylvania’s “First Crossing” rehearsal event, we invite you to experience “the rest of the story” of George Washington’s fateful trip across the Delaware in 1776! Join State Park historians, the Washington Crossing Park Association, the First Rhode Island Regiment and other NJ-based reenactor groups who will give the public an opportunity to experience both the Crossing and the March to Trenton through the eyes of the men and women who lived it.

The encampment will take place at the New Jersey Park’s “Overlook,” next to the historic Johnson Ferry House. Reenactors will patrol the lower park, encouraging visitors to undertake a brief “march” over the Park’s pedestrian bridge and up to the Overlook, where cozy fires and skilled reenactors will regale them with tales of the rich history that took place in Mercer County. The event will feature programming throughout the day, as well as cider, donuts and ongoing tours at the Johnson Ferry House. $10 per carload suggested donation.

Event Details: https://revolutionarynj.org/events/washingtons-landing-in-new-jersey/

Photo Credit: Molly Picture Studio

This is the site of "The Affair At Cedar Bridge" - After searching several days for the notorious Capt. John Bacon, Capt. Richard Shreve of the Burlington County Light Horse and Capt. Edward Thomas of the Mansfield Militia stopped with their men to refresh themselves at the Cedar Bridge Tavern. Bacon and his band of loyalists, surprised the militia and blocked their escape. As the militia gained the advantage, they were fired upon unexpectedly by a party of locals who came to Bacon's aid and provided a diversion that allowed Bacon to escape. Among the Patriots, one was killed and four were wounded. Four loyalists were also wounded, including Capt. Bacon.

American Heritage Credit Union's Annual Grand Illumination celebration is the perfect event to kick-off the holiday season. The free Grand Illumination has become one of the most beloved holiday traditions in Philadelphia and includes the lighting of two 40-foot Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths, and over 400,000 lights.

In the spirit of giving, help them reach their food drive goal of 20,000 pounds for Philabundance by bringing a canned food item to the event!

Event Details: https://americanheritagecu.org/about-us/american-heritage-and-the-community/community-involvement/grand-illumination

This year marks the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington, a key event during the Revolutionary War. Be transported back in time and celebrate your local history.

Come to watch a blacksmith demonstration, listen to live 18th-century music, make arts and crafts, and play games from the revolutionary period. Tour the battle scene with heroine Margaret Corbin.

Costumes encouraged! Pack a picnic lunch and join us.

Event Details: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2023/11/12/commemoration-of-the-battle-of-fort-washington

Parade route runs from the Korean War Memorial on Washington St (by the water) in Jersey City to the corner of Grand St. and Washington St., (Paulus Hook Park) where the monument obelisk is located.

The Battle of Paulus Hook was fought on August 19, 1779 between Continental Army and British forces in the American Revolutionary War. The Patriots were led by Major Light Horse Harry Lee, and launched a nighttime raid on the British-controlled fort in what is today downtown Jersey City. They surprised the British, taking 158 prisoners, and withdrew with the approach of daylight. Despite retaining the fort and its cannons, the British lost much of their control over New Jersey. Lee was rewarded by the Second Continental Congress with a gold medal, the only non-general to receive such an award during the war.

Join George Washington and his French ally, General the Comte de Rochambeau on the Courthouse Green in downtown Somerville for a Popup Encampment!

Morristown, NJ: The Morristown Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting this ceremony; the public is invited to attend and participate in this patriotic event over the Memorial Day weekend.

Dr. Jabez Campfield was born in Newark, graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton), and studied medicine before moving to Morristown with his new bride in 1765. In 1777, he joined the Continental Army as surgeon to Spencer’s Additional Continental Regiment. He inoculated soldiers against smallpox, served at Brandywine, Germantown, Valley Forge, in Sullivan’s campaign, and the Battle of Springfield. In 1781, he was appointed surgeon to the 2nd continental Light Dragoons. After the war, he devoted himself to public service and training young doctors. He was an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey.

His home at 5 Olyphant Place in Morristown is maintained by the Morristown Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the house museum is open to visitors.

Parade route runs from the Korean War Memorial on Washington St (by the water) in Jersey City to the corner of Grand St. and Washington St., (Paulus Hook Park) where the monument obelisk is located.

The Battle of Paulus Hook was fought on August 19, 1779 between Continental Army and British forces in the American Revolutionary War. The Patriots were led by Major Light Horse Harry Lee, and launched a nighttime raid on the British-controlled fort in what is today downtown Jersey City. They surprised the British, taking 158 prisoners, and withdrew with the approach of daylight. Despite retaining the fort and its cannons, the British lost much of their control over New Jersey. Lee was rewarded by the Second Continental Congress with a gold medal, the only non-general to receive such an award during the war.