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The Bainbridge House in Princeton, NJ is temporarily closed for in-person visits. However, its gallery, Art@Bainbridge, remains open with the following hours:
Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Monday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Built in 1766, Bainbridge House stands as one of Princeton’s oldest and most historically significant landmarks. During the Revolutionary War, it served both civic and residential roles before becoming the birthplace of Commodore William Bainbridge, a celebrated naval hero of the early American republic. Today, the house is home to the Historical Society of Princeton, continuing its legacy as a Read more...
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Not open for public tours; access is restricted to special events only.
Built around 1760, this historic home once hosted General George Washington and his officers as they planned the counterattack leading to the Second Battle of Trenton. Its close proximity to the Assunpink Creek battlefield makes it a key site in the story of Washington’s strategic brilliance. Today, the preserved home invites visitors to step into the heart of Revolutionary-era decision-making. Read more...
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Nassau Hall does not maintain public visiting hours but remains open for university staff and campus activities.
Built in 1756 to house the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), Nassau Hall played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. When Princeton’s campus became a battlefield, the building suffered heavy damage as it was occupied at different times by both British and American troops. The Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777, marked a turning point in Read more...
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Visit barracks.org for more information.
Year Constructed/Founded: 1758
The Old Barracks Museum preserves the history of a building constructed in 1758 as a French and Indian War military barracks, used as winter quarters for British soldiers. Throughout the Revolutionary War, the Barracks was used for a variety of purposes by both the British and the Americans. British prisoners of war were held in the Officers’ House, four companies Read more...
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The park is open Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on weekends during limited hours. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Year Constructed/Founded: 1772
These open fields which today are enjoyed by visitors of all ages once witnessed one of the fiercest battles of the American Revolution. American troops under General George Washington surprised and defeated a force of British Regulars on the morning of January 3, 1777. American soldiers, pushed back by a strong British assault, were rallied by Washington who rode his Read more...
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Saturday and Sunday: 1:00–4:30 PM
Open March through the second weekend of December
(Closed on holiday weekends, including Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Thanksgiving.)
Year Constructed/Founded: 1730-1840
Contact Phone Number: 609-585-5435
House museum decorated with period furniture and artifacts. During the Revolution, the colonial treasury of New Jersey was hidden from the British in the basement of the Abbott farmhouse. The British, along with Hessian soldiers, raided the farmhouse in December of 1776 but did not find the cleverly hidden money. Read more...
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This location is not open for interior public access; no formal operating hours are available.
Year Constructed/Founded: Original tavern: pre-1776; Building: modern
This was the site of the French Arms Tavern, where the Continental Congress met temporarily in 1784. Also known as the City Tavern and Thirteen Stars Tavern. It played a vital role as a political and social hub during and after the Revolution. Read more...
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Accessible during regular park hours; no formal interior hours.
Year Constructed/Founded: Dedicated: 1922
Commemorates the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777. The monument honors General Washington’s leadership and the Continental Army’s victory. It serves as a prominent landmark in downtown Princeton. Read more...
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9am - 5pm
Year Constructed/Founded: Battle: 1777; Clarke House: Built 1772
Contact Phone Number: 123456789
This park preserves the location of the Battle of Princeton, where George Washington led a surprise counterattack on January 3, 1777. The victory helped restore American morale after setbacks in New York and demonstrated the resilience of the Continental Army. The site includes interpretive trails, commemorative monuments, and reenactments that vividly bring this battle to life. Read more...
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Open daily from dawn to dusk.
Year Constructed/Founded: Established: mid-1700s
This historic cemetery is the final resting place of several prominent figures from the Revolutionary War, including John Witherspoon—signer of the Declaration of Independence and president of Princeton University—and Aaron Burr, a Continental Army officer who later served as Vice President of the United States. Their graves, along with those of other notable patriots, create a powerful connection to the Read more...