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Battles of Trenton Reenactments ​and Patriots Week


The Battle Reenactments will not be held this season
Please check the Patriots Week Schedule for other great events!
The Battle Reenactments are free to attend. The Museum has a reduced admission of $5 for all day reentry.
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When are the Battle Reenactments?
The reenactments will not be held for the 2021-2022 Season. Please check the Patriots Week Schedule for other great events
Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 11 am at the Battle of Trenton Monument and 3 pm at Mill Hill Park
The Reenactments are always the Saturday following Christmas. When Christmas falls on a Saturday, the Reenactments take place on Sunday the 26th. The First Battle Reenactment starts at 11 am at the Battle of Trenton Monument. The Second Battle Reenactment starts at 3 pm in Mill Hill Park.

Why are there two Battle Reenactments?
There are two Battles of Trenton that ultimately shaped the destiny of the American Revolution and our nation! The Battle of Trenton took place on December 26, 1776 following the crossing of the Delaware. The Second Battle of Trenton (sometimes called the Battle of the Assunpink) took place on January 2, 1777. The morning reenactment is the Battle of Trenton; the afternoon reenactment is the Second Battle of Trenton.

Where do the Reenactments take place?
Both battles are reenacted on the original battlefields!
The First Reenactment starts at the Battle of Trenton Monument and follows Warren Street south to Mill Hill Park. The battle is reenacted in the streets and spectators follow along safely on the sidewalks.
The Second Battle of Trenton takes place in Mill Hill Park, along the Assunpink Creek.

How much does it cost to see the Battle Reenactments?
The Battle Reenactments are free to attend! Admission to the Old Barracks Museum is reduced to $5 for all-day re-entry. You can pre-purchase tickets to the museum online.

Where do I park?
Information about parking in Trenton is available on the Trenton Downtown Association's website.

What happens if it snows?
The Battles are still reenacted! Just like the real Battle of Trenton, the Reenactments happen in all kinds of weather, whether it's 6" of snow or 55 degrees!

What else is happening that day?
The Battle Reenactments are just two events on a busy day of an exciting week! The Old Barracks Museum hosts "The Trouble With Trenton" interactive puppet shows at 12 pm and 2 pm at Warren Street Plaza. The museum is open from 10 am - 5 pm to explore, a musket demo takes place at 1 pm, and there are lots of exciting reenactor experiences happening all day.
There are always other events happening throughout Trenton as well. Be sure to visit the Patriots Week website for a full schedule of the week!

Can I join the Battle?
Only registered reenactor regiments can participate in the Battle of Trenton Reenactments. If you're interested in reenacting, you can look up the various groups and contact each individually.

Where do I see Washington cross the Delaware?
The Crossing of the Delaware is reenacted by Washington Crossing Historic Park. Information about their events, including, the Crossing Reenactment, is available on their website.
The Old Barracks Museum | 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 | 609-396-1776 | info@barracks.org
Open Wednesday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM 
Closed Sundays, Mondays, Jan. 1, Thanksgiving, Dec. 24, Dec. 25
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  • Home
  • About
    • History >
      • About the Building
      • Bibliography
    • Contact
    • Space Rentals
    • Staff & Board
    • Supporters
    • Projects >
      • Bake Oven Rebuild
      • Operation: Restoration 2016 >
        • Officers' House Restoration
        • Barracks Restoration
      • French and Indian War Outfittings Project & Grant
    • Photo Gallery
  • Visit
    • Hours, Admission, Etc.
    • Special Events >
      • Park Day
      • 4 Centuries of African American Soldiers
      • Spring Lecture Series
      • May Tea
      • Arts at the Old Barracks >
        • Call for Submissions
    • Virtual Field Trips
    • School and Group Tours
    • Plan Your Visit
  • Exhibits
    • Collection Highlights >
      • Sampler Collection
    • A Symbol of New Jersey to the World
    • When Women Vote: The Old Barracks and the Anti-Suffrage Movement
    • "Necessary and Proper for the Public Good" World War I Exhibit
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Volunteers & Interns
    • Email Sign Up
  • Shop