Learn more about Princeton The following stories complement the signs on site and offer further insight into this important Revolutionary War battle.
Ten Crucial Days
December 25, 1776: Victory or Death. General Washington opted for a last bold strike against the British by attacking the garrison at Trenton, NJ. The result convinced many Americans that the Declaration of Independence was worth defending. (Runtime 2:19)
Stony Brook Quakers
The Stony Brook Meeting House
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Bystander to Battle
Credit: Illustration by Dale Watson
Thomas Clarke and his brother, William Clarke, were witnesses to history and bystanders in the battle. Learn more about their experience in The Liberty Trail NJ web app here:
A Chance Encounter
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After winning the Battle of Trenton, George Washington was determined to keep the initiative. He marched his troops through the night towards Princeton, where he faced the British army once again, and won one of the key victories of the Revolutionary War. (Runtime 2:28)
Washington Leads the Counterattack
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The Mercer Oak
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Princeton and the Revolution
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Commemorating Soldiers
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British Forces at Princeton
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Legacy of the Battle of Princeton
Credit: Illustration by Don Troiani
The Battle of Princeton was a quick and decisive action, fought on the cold morning of January 3, 1777, that reversed a series of British successes and revived a dying revolutionary cause. Check out these facts to expand your appreciation of this watershed battle in New Jersey.
Battle Window: Moulder's Battery
Credit: Painting by James Peale
Learn more about Captain Moulder’s Battery in The Liberty Trail NJ web app here.
Battle Window: British Perspective
Credit: Illustration by Dale Watson
For the 246th Anniversary of the Battle of Princeton, the Sons of the American Revolution invited three members of the British Royal Lancers to explore Revolutionary War era sites in the Philadelphia and Ten Crucial Days area. The Lancers are the descendants of the 16th Light Dragoons who fought at the Battle of Princeton in 1777. Watch the video here:
Topographical Map Sign
Scene from the Augmented Reality
Experience this topographical map with animated troop movement maps, made possible with augmented reality.
Cover Image: Princeton, N.J. ERIC MALAVE
