June 17, 2015

Celebrate Independence Day At Battlefield State Park

The public is invited to celebrate America’s Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, at Princeton Battlefield State Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

Revolutionary War period soldiers from Mott’s 6th Company, 2nd Continental Artillery will be on hand to demonstrate drill, artillery, and flintlock muskets. The Clarke House Volunteers will be demonstrating domestic skills that might be found on a farm such as Thomas Clarke’s. Period games will be available for children of all ages to try. The Thomas Clarke House and the Arms of the Revolution exhibit will be open to tour. There will also be a talk on the Battle of Princeton at noon. At 1 p.m., there will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Visitors can bring a picnic lunch to eat in the Park’s open fields, though barbecues and alcohol are not permitted. Hiking can be done on the trails of the adjacent Institute Woods.

The battlefield is at 500 Mercer Road. Call (609) 921-0074 for more information.