To Princeton With Peale!
Saturday, January 7th
10 AM - 5 PM
Come to the Old Barracks to meet members of Charles Wilson Peale's Company and experience a day in their lives right before setting off for the Battle of Princeton! Enjoy the opportunity to delve into the world and mindset of revolutionary Philadelphians as they drill, demonstrate various 18th century trades, and discuss the radical political climate of the city in 1776-1777. For the True Patriot, come watch as the company begins its midnight march towards Princeton, with the goal of arriving at Princeton Battlefield at the same time the original company arrived over 200 years ago.
This event will be held on Saturday, January 7th, beginning at 10am, and will run through the day. |
Included in regular cost of admission: $8-Adults, $6-Seniors/Students, Free-Children 5 and under/Active Military/Members of the Old Barracks Association.
Parking for this event is free and conveniently located in the small lot directly next to the museum.
Schedule of Events
11:00 Gunners of Moulders Company of artillery, will drill and fire their cannon on the parade ground of the Old Barracks, while explaining the importance of artillery in the Continental army.
1:00 Soldiers of Charles Wilson Peale's company of the Philadelphia Associators form up on the Parade ground and perform a muskets demo, showing the drill and tactics used by some regiments of the Continental army at the beginning of the American Revolution.
3:00 Soldiers of Charles Wilson Peale's company of the Philadelphia Associators form up on the Parade ground and perform a muskets demo, showing the drill and tactics used by some regiments of the Continental army at the beginning of the American Revolution.
4:00 Tour of the Second Battle of Trenton. Matt White will retrace the final steps of the second Battle of Trenton. Known as the Battle of the Assunpink, this is the largest of the three major battles fought during the Ten Crucial Days campaign. Mr. White will discuss how this battle, although often overshadowed, was for those present one of the most harrowing and memorable moments of the war. Tour will start on the parade ground of the Old Barracks Museum.
1:00 Soldiers of Charles Wilson Peale's company of the Philadelphia Associators form up on the Parade ground and perform a muskets demo, showing the drill and tactics used by some regiments of the Continental army at the beginning of the American Revolution.
3:00 Soldiers of Charles Wilson Peale's company of the Philadelphia Associators form up on the Parade ground and perform a muskets demo, showing the drill and tactics used by some regiments of the Continental army at the beginning of the American Revolution.
4:00 Tour of the Second Battle of Trenton. Matt White will retrace the final steps of the second Battle of Trenton. Known as the Battle of the Assunpink, this is the largest of the three major battles fought during the Ten Crucial Days campaign. Mr. White will discuss how this battle, although often overshadowed, was for those present one of the most harrowing and memorable moments of the war. Tour will start on the parade ground of the Old Barracks Museum.