Tag: Gen. George Washington
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‘Young Patriots Day’ introduces children and families to the American Revolution, local history
Princeton Battlefield Society will host its Young Patriots Day, which introduces children and families to the American Revolution and to local history. The event is set from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Princeton Battlefield State Park on 500 Mercer St. in Princeton. Young Patriots Day will begin with a flag raising ceremony.…
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Princeton Battle Monument commemorated a century after its dedication
A century ago, the Princeton Battle Monument was completed and today it continues to stand 50-feet tall in Princeton. On June 9, 1922, the monument was unveiled and dedicated in Princeton with dignitaries in attendance that included President Warren G. Harding, the 29th U.S. president, representatives from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and…
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Hillsborough Emmy Award winner produces documentaries on Washington, ‘Jersey Joe’
By Kyler R. Zhou Correspondent Tim Stollery, a three-time Emmy Award-winning producer, recently shot “Crossing to Victory: Washington Recaptures New Jersey” for the Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA). The 13-minute video examines the under-reported events that were vital to Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army’s successful crossing of the Delaware River and their…
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‘Experience the Battle of Princeton’ returns to Princeton Battlefield State Park
A reenactment of the Battle of Princeton took place at Princeton Battlefield State Park on Jan. 2, just a day before the 245th anniversary of the original battle on Jan. 3, 1777. The Battle of Princeton marked the culmination of the Ten Crucial Days campaign that started with Washington’s crossing of the Delaware and was…
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‘Crossing to Victory’ examines Washington’s journey in New Jersey
The Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) of New Jersey released “Crossing to Victory, Washington Recaptures New Jersey” to highlight some of the local events of the Revolutionary War. The 13-minute video examines some of the under-reported events and sites at the park that were vital to the success of Gen. George Washington and the…
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Historic barn in South Brunswick that once housed Washington’s troops destroyed by fire from fallen electrical wire
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A two-alarm fire on Ridge Road consumed a two-story wooden barn within minutes of the call. The fire, which was reported at 12:33 p.m. on May 19, resulted in the destruction of one of the oldest structures in South Brunswick. The two-story barn at 600 Ridge Road was part of the historical…