July 22, 2015

18th Century Encampment At Princeton Battlefield

 

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The public is invited to view activities at an encampment at Princeton Battlefield State Park July 25 and 26. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Re-enactors of 18th century artillerymen of the Rhode Island Train of Artillery and Lamb’s Artillery Company and Mott’s Artillery Company, both of the 2nd Continental Artillery, will be going through their training in the handling of 18th century field cannons. 

Demonstrations of artillery drill, field maneuvers, and cannon firing of the Revolutionary War period will be given during the day. The reenactment units will be dressed and equipped in the manner of their 18th century predecessors as they practice the tactics of the period. Camps will be set up with demonstrations of camp life and cooking.

The Clarke House Museum, furnished as it may have been it the 18th century, and the exhibition, Arms of the Revolution, will be open both days. Admission is free. Princeton Battlefield is at 500 Mercer Road (Princeton Pike). For further information and inquiries call (609) 921-0074.