Salem County - Hancock's Bridge - The Hancock House Massacre- 241st Anniversary Event

Saturday - Sunday, March 23 - 24 - Hancocks Bridge, Salem County
The Hancock House Massacre- 241st Anniversary Event

In March of 1778, Salem County was invaded by a British foraging expedition sent down-river from Philadelphia. Local militia organized to defend their homes, which led to skirmishing along the Alloway Creek. At Quinton’s Bridge, March 18th, 1778, a militia force was just barely able to fend off the British advance over the creek, and just two days later a company of men guarding the passage over Hancock’s Bridge were surprised by a loyalist force and “massacred”. After this, resistance faded, leaving the county open to plunder. On the 27th of March, the British embarked back to Philadelphia. Salem County was at peace once again, but residents would forever remember the trials and tribulations of those days in March of 1778.

Join us at the Hancock House State Historic Site where the militia will form to repel the British once again on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day! This event is free and held rain or shine.

Activities will include:
Military encampments
Musket and drill demonstrations
Tour the house where the attack happened
Meet Judge Hancock and others that were there
Guided tour of Quinton’s Bridge battle site (3:30 pm each day)

The Hancock House State Historic Site is located at 3 Front Street, Hancocks Bridge, NJ. For more information, call 856-935-4373.
Location: 3 Front St, Salem, NJ 08079, USA

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