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Tulpehaking Nature Center

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Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 1-4pm

Year Constructed/Founded: 2014
Contact Phone Number: 609-888-3218
Tulpehaking Nature Center is the gateway to exploring the Abbott Marshlands, with rotating exhibits and public programs that feature the nature and archaeology of this wonderful place, coordinated with hands-on activities, live turtles and snakes, artifacts on display, and the work of local artists inspired by nature. Open Wednesday-Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1-4pm. Admission to the nature center is free. Read more...

Ellarslie Mansion

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Open Thursday through Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Closed Monday through Wednesday and on select holidays.

Though Ellarslie Mansion was built in 1848—decades after the Revolutionary War—it now serves as the Trenton City Museum and plays a key role in preserving the city’s Revolutionary heritage. Inside, visitors can explore exhibits that highlight Trenton’s pivotal role in the war, including the Battles of Trenton, local patriot leadership, and the city’s transformation during the fight for independence. As Read more...

Morven Museum & Garden

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Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and major holidays including Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Morven was once the home of Richard Stockton, a New Jersey signer of the Declaration of Independence who was imprisoned by the British for his patriotism. The mansion reflects both the prosperity and the sacrifice of America’s Revolutionary-era elite. Today, the museum showcases exhibits on the Revolutionary period and beyond, surrounded by beautifully restored gardens once enjoyed by New Jersey’s Read more...

Johnson Ferry House

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Closed for restoration. Grounds open daily, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Situated within the area of Washington’s daring Delaware River crossing, the Johnson Ferry House played a quiet yet vital role in one of the Revolution’s most defining moments. Believed to have sheltered troops or stored supplies on that frigid December night in 1776, the house stands as a tangible link to the strategy and sacrifice behind the surprise attack on Read more...

Isaac Watson Home

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Open for public tours from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the second Sunday of April, May, June, September, October, and November.

Built in 1708 by Isaac Watson, the Isaac Watson House is believed to be the oldest home in Mercer County and a rare survivor from the early 18th century. Though not the site of direct conflict, its preservation offers a window into colonial life and the resilience of those who lived through the Revolutionary era. Today, it serves as the Read more...

Drumthwacket

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Public tours are offered on select Wednesdays from September through June, starting at 1:00 PM.

Drumthwacket, now the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey, originated as an 18th-century colonial farmhouse once owned by Charles Smith Olden, whose family lived through the Revolutionary War. The estate embodies the architecture, landownership, and political influence of New Jersey’s Revolutionary-era elite. Today, its preserved grounds and historic structure provide a window into the lives of colonial patriots Read more...
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Clarke House Museum

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Wednesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM; Sunday, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM.
Please call ahead for information on site closures or special events.

Thomas Clarke acquired 200 acres from his older brother, William, and built this home in 1772. He lived here with his sisters, Sarah and Hannah, and an enslaved woman named Susannah. During the Battle of Princeton, the Clarke House was converted into a field hospital where both American and British soldiers received care — a poignant reminder of the war’s Read more...

Bainbridge House

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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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Alexander Douglass House

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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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Old Barracks Museum

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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...