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The Princeton Friends Meeting House is open for worship on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Year Constructed/Founded: Original: 1726; Current: 1760s
Meeting house tied to the Stockton family and Quaker faith. Burial site of Richard Stockton, Declaration signer. Offers historical insight into both pacifist Quaker beliefs and patriotic sacrifice. Read more...
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No set visiting hours; open for worship on Sundays at 10 AM.
Year Constructed/Founded: Built: 1739
This Quaker meeting house served as a neutral space during the Revolution. It was located near troop movements and activity in Trenton. Reflects the tension Quakers faced between pacifism and patriotism. Read more...
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Sunday 10 AM - 11 AM
Year Constructed/Founded: Original built: 1726; Rebuilt: 1760
This simple yet significant building was a central place of worship and assembly for Quakers, who were known for their pacifist stance. Despite their neutral beliefs, Quakers were caught in the midst of the Revolutionary conflict, and the site witnessed movements of both British and American troops. It offers a unique perspective on religious tolerance and civic responsibility during wartime. Read more...
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Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The site is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Year Constructed/Founded: Used as HQ: 1783; house dates to mid-1700s
Rockingham served as General George Washington’s final wartime headquarters in 1783. It was here that he wrote his “Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States,” marking the end of the Revolutionary War. Today, the site is carefully preserved and offers guided tours that highlight its pivotal role in the conclusion of America’s fight for independence. Read more...
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The Second Battle of Trenton site is an outdoor public area and can be visited at any time.
Year Constructed/Founded: Battle: January 2, 1777
Washington’s troops defended the bridge at Assunpink Creek, halting British advances. This led directly to the counterattack at Princeton. The battle reinforced morale and Washington’s tactical brilliance. Read more...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...