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Shabakunk Creek

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Natural/greenway access; no formal hours of operation.”

Year Constructed/Founded: Natural site
Another key geographic feature along Washington’s route to Trenton. The crossing was one of many challenges faced during the winter march. Now preserved as part of local natural and historical trails. Read more...

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

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Open Monday–Friday 11 AM–4 PM; Tuesday extended to 8 PM; Saturday 9 AM–2:30 PM; Sunday 10 AM–1:30 PM and 6 PM–8:30 PM.

Year Constructed/Founded: Built: 1748
In 1776, amid internal divisions over loyalty, St. Michael’s Church suspended services. Both Continental and British forces occupied the building during the conflict. Notably, the churchyard became the site of hand-to-hand combat during the First Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776, as American forces led by George Washington engaged Hessian troops. Read more...
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Stony Brook Meeting House | Quaker Meeting House (Princeton)

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Varies based on events and services. Calendar available on official website, https://www.princetonfriendsmeeting.org/

Year Constructed/Founded: Original: 1726; Rebuilt: 1760
Built in 1726, this meeting house stood directly in the path of both American and British troops during the Battle of Princeton. As a central place of worship and assembly for local Quakers—renowned for their pacifist beliefs—it became an unintended witness to the turmoil of war. Despite their neutrality, area Quakers found themselves caught between warring sides, their meeting house Read more...

Temple-Ryan Farmhouse | Benjamin Temple House Museum and Library

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Open Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and on the first Sunday of each month from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The site is also open by appointment.

Year Constructed/Founded: Built: Circa 1750
This colonial-era farmhouse withstood the turmoil of the Revolutionary War, offering a glimpse into rural life during that period. Although not the site of a major battle, it represents the agricultural backbone that sustained both soldiers and civilians. The structure stands as a testament to the homesteads affected by troop movements and wartime requisitions, preserving the story of endurance and Read more...

TESU – Wyeth George Washington Mural

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Accessible during regular TESU lobby hours; no formal visiting schedule.

Year Constructed/Founded: Mural completed: 1990s
This mural by N.C. Wyeth artistically captures George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware. It honors Trenton’s place in the Revolutionary narrative. Displayed prominently, it keeps the memory of 1776 alive through visual storytelling. Read more...
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Trenton Battle Monument

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Check with the Trenton Visitors Bureau for current hours, as they may vary seasonally.

Year Constructed/Founded: Erected: 1893
Towering over the site of the Battle of Trenton, this 148-foot monument commemorates General Washington’s daring Christmas night attack on Hessian forces. The victory marked a crucial turning point in the Revolutionary War, revitalizing American morale and inspiring new enlistments. Visitors can climb the monument and explore exhibits detailing the artillery positions that helped secure the triumph. Read more...

Washington Crossing State Park

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Grounds: Open daily from dawn to dusk for self-guided tours.
Visitor Center and Museum Shop: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (shop closes at 4:30 PM).
Park Gates: Open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Year Constructed/Founded: Established: 1912
Washington Crossing State Park marks the very site where General George Washington led the Continental Army across the icy Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776—a bold and decisive maneuver that led to the surprise victory over Hessian forces in Trenton the following morning. This daring operation reignited the American cause at a critical point in the Revolution. Today, the Read more...

Washington Crossing the Delaware Statue

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Outdoor monument; open to the public daily with no set visiting hours.

Year Constructed/Founded: Installed: Early 2000s
This statue captures the bold and perilous crossing of the Delaware River by General George Washington on Christmas night, 1776. It honors the courage and strategy that led to a pivotal American victory at Trenton. A powerful reminder of the risk and sacrifice behind our independence. Read more...

Winds of Change Declaration of Independence Reading Mural

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Publicly accessible outdoors. Availability may vary based on site access.

Year Constructed/Founded: Installed: 2017
This vibrant mural commemorates the public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Trenton. It symbolizes the transformative moment when citizens first heard the call for freedom from British rule. Located downtown, it bridges modern civic life with Revolutionary-era patriotism. Read more...