OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM
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Light & Life in the Colonies

Tour the Old Barracks Museum in the evening twilight to discover first-hand how light and darkness affected daily activities, work, and entertainment in the 18th century. 
Availability of light varied among social class and rank. This 45 minute tour is not simply "Barracks-by-night", but instead focuses on life after sunset before electricity. See how access to light was dictated by social standing and rank by comparing the candles available in the soldiers’ quarters and the officers’ house. The tailor’s shop in the museum will show how the work day was impacted by sunlight. 
Tuesday, November 5 SOLD OUT
& Tuesday, November 19 SOLD OUT

Museum opens at 6:45 PM; Tour begins at 7 PM
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Admission: $15; $10-Old Barracks Association Members

​Limit: 15 tickets per evening
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The Old Barracks Museum | 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 | 609-396-1776 | info@barracks.org
Open Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM | Tours begin on the hour, last tour begins at 4 PM
Closed Sundays, Jan. 1, Thanksgiving, Dec. 24, Dec. 25
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  • Home
  • About
    • History >
      • About the Building
      • Bibliography
      • "Necessary and Proper for the Public Good" World War I Exhibit >
        • A New Century, A New Barracks
        • President Wilson's Call for Red Cross Aid
        • Red Cross Operations Expand
        • "Revolutionary Relic Used as Red Cross Headquarters"
        • A Close-Knit Community
        • The War Effort Winds Down
        • Dispute over Departure
        • Onward + Sources
    • Contact
    • Space Rentals
    • 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.
    • Group Tours >
      • Elementary School >
        • Elementary Activities
      • Middle School >
        • Middle School Activities
      • High School >
        • High School Activities
      • Adult and Senior Groups
    • Camp-Ins
    • Plan Your Visit
  • Events
    • Patriots Week >
      • Patriots Week at the Old Barracks
      • Colonial Ball
      • Battle of Trenton Reenactment
      • Puppet Shows
    • Summer Day Camp
  • Join
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Volunteers & Interns
    • Email Sign Up
  • Shop