Mercer County - Trenton - Battle of Trenton Re-enactment

Saturday, December 29 – Mercer County Battles of Trenton Reenactment    Trenton, NJ—Come experience our annual winter reenactment during Trenton's Patriots Week Celebration! On Saturday, December 29th, be immersed in history as you are surrounded by reenactors portraying the soldiers who fought during the Battles of Trenton, which ultimately shaped the destiny of the Revolutionary War and our nation. Follow the troops through the streets and watch as they relive the events of these fateful battles. Come back to interact with the soldiers, take tours of the oldest free-standing military barracks in North America, and visit The Quartermaster's Store. What better way to celebrate New Jersey’s revolutionary history than by celebrating this crucial Trenton victory?    The first battle will begin at 11am at the Trenton Battle Monument and take place on Warren Street. The second battle will begin at 3pm and take place in Mill Hill Park on the Assunpink Creek. The Old Barracks Museum is located at 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ. Parking for the event is free, close, and plentiful, available in the small lot next to the museum as well as the lot next to The War Memorial. There is special reduced pricing for this event. The battles are free to the public, and entrance onto the museum grounds is $5 per person (children 5 and under are free).     For more information call 609-396-1776 or visit www.barracks.org. This event is hosted by the Old Barracks Museum and is part of Patriots Week, a week-long celebration of Trenton’s revolutionary history. Visit www.patriotsweek.com for more information on this and other events.