Tag: Princeton Battlefield State Park
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Murphy announces $25 million in funding for restoration of Revolutionary War sites across New Jersey
Four Revolutionary War sites in Mercer County will receive federal funding through the state’s budget for restoration and preservation efforts in preparation for America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Gov. Phil Murphy joined by legislative, state, county and municipal officials at Washington Crossing State Park in Hopewell Township announced on Nov. 29 that $25…
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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 Battlefield Society to honor fallen soldiers with 2022 Day of Remembrance ceremony
Princeton Battlefield Society is inviting people to attend the organization’s 2022 Day of Remembrance ceremony that will honor fallen soldiers from all of America’s wars. The Day of Remembrance ceremony will occur at 1 p.m. May 28 at Princeton Battlefield State Park at 500 Mercer St. in Princeton. This event takes place during Memorial Day Weekend.…
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Spring cleanup day will occur at Princeton Battlefield State Park
The Princeton Battlefield Society’s (PBS) annual Clean Up Day will be held on April 23, following a postponement due to rain on the original date of April 9. Clean Up Day takes place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Princeton Battlefield State Park in Princeton. Those planning to participate must register at www.pbs1777.org. Garden tools…
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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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Princeton Battlefield Society marks 245th anniversary of the Battle of Princeton
The Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS) will mark the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Princeton – fought on Jan. 3, 1777 – with “Experience the Battle of Princeton” on Jan. 2. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Princeton Battlefield State Park, 500 Mercer Road, Princeton. Due to concerns regarding COVID-19 transmission, the first stage of…
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American independence celebrated at Princeton Battlefield
More than 200 people joined in the celebration of America’s 246th Independence Day as they gathered together at Princeton Battlefield State Park. The celebration event on July 4 was sponsored by the Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS). According to PBS, following an introduction and welcome by PBS President Michael Russell, the event began with a flag…
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Fourth of July celebration planned at Princeton Battlefield
The Princeton Battlefield Society’s (PBS) celebration of America’s 246th Independence Day will take place on July 4 at Princeton Battlefield State Park. At noon, the celebration at 500 Mercer Road in Princeton will have remarks by PBS President Michael Russell; a flag raising ceremony; and vocal accompaniment by Krista Hastings, soloist and graduate of Westminster…
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History books, notable authors to be at Princeton Battlefield on June 13
The Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS), which is in its 50th anniversary year of operation, continues a 2021 program of educational and commemorative events this weekend at Princeton Battlefield State Park on Mercer Road. The program on June 13 in Princeton will run from 12-3 p.m. and feature several activities postponed from Memorial Weekend due to…