January 2, 2014

Battlefield Tour

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Members of the Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS) and other enthusiasts will be touring the Princeton Battlefield this New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, from 7:30-9:30 a.m., when PBS trustee and British army historian William P. Tatum III, traces the steps of the American and British units at the same time of day as the original battle that took place on January 3, 1777, the first battle won against the British and a crucial turning point in the American Revolution. To attend, meet at the Thomas Clarke House, Princeton Battlefield State Park, wearing warm clothes and stout shoes or boots. There is a suggested donation of $5. The event kicks off the Battlefield’s celebration of New Jersey’s 350th Anniversary. For more information, visit www.theprincetonbattlefieldsociety.com.