Middlesex County - Cranbury - 240th Anniversary Celebration of George Washington in Cranbury and the Battle of Monmouth

Friday-Saturday, June 8-9 – Middlesex County

240th Anniversary Celebration of George Washington in Cranbury and the Battle of Monmouth

Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society invites you to attend the celebration of this historic event on Friday, June 8, 7-10 pm and Saturday, June 9, 1-4 pm at 53 S. Main Street, Cranbury on the site of the home where Washington stayed on June 26, 1778, when he was on his way to the Battle of Monmouth.

The Friday evening event will include appetizers and beverages; portrayals of Dr. Hezekiah Stites, the Marquis de Lafayette and George Washington (by Sam Davis, pictured); music and a history- themed silent auction.

The Saturday afternoon event will include refreshments and beverages; period games, races and crafts; live violin and fife music and a story read by Sam Davis who will portray George Washington. Tickets at $35 each for Friday evening and $7 each for Saturday afternoon can be purchased online at cranburyhistory.org/shop (Event Tickets) or by sending a check, payable to CHPS, to CHPS Tickets, 6 S. Main St, Cranbury, NJ 08512
Location: 6 S Main St, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA

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