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Patriots' Week
Dec. 26- Dec 30th
The largest Revolutionary festival in the country right in the heart of Trenton, NJ
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Patriots' Week Kick-Off Brunch
12/26 @ 10:30 p.m. Wyndham Garden Hotel, 1 West Lafayette St.
Join Historians, Reenactors, elected officials and community leaders as we kick off our Annual Patriots Week celebration with a Colonial Brunch at the Wyndham Hotel. (Free to public)
Being George Washington's: Panel Discussion
12/26 @ 12:p.m. Wyndham Garden Hotel, 1 West Lafayette St.
What's it like to be General George Washington? Why do people want to portray our founding Father? Come to a panel of at least 5 George Washingtons and George Washington wannabes, who have portrayed General Washington on Christmas Day or hope to portray him in the future.
Flags of The Revolution
12/26 @ 1:p.m. Wyndham Garden Hotel, 1 West Lafayette St.
Although everyone knows about the Betsy Ross flag, it was only one of many flags used during the colonial period and Revolutionary War. Roger S. Williams is a vexillologist (an expert in the history of flags), who will display and interpret the many flags used at that time.
Cannon Firing
12/28 @ 12:p.m. Capitol Green (next to the Old Barracks)
See, hear, and get to fire an exact replica colonial cannon. The Coryell's Ferry Militia, led by Captain Robert V. Gerenser is an18th century citizens militia from Coryell's Ferry (Today's New Hope, PA) Watch and learn how the militia fired its artillery batteries. Audience participation encouraged. Make ready! Prepare to give fire! (No cannonballs but plenty of noise)
Film Screening: "The Crossing"
12/29 @ 12:p.m. Masonic Temple Library, 100 Barrack St.
The movie that portrayed the historic crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776 starring Jeff Daniels.
Film Screening: "Ten Crucial Days: The Road to Liberty"
12/30 @ 1:p.m. Masonic Temple Library, 100 Barrack St.
Featuring noted authors David Hackett Fischer and Thomas Fleming, this New Jersey Network film recounts the story of the crucial battles of Trenton and Princeton. Renowned reenactor David Emerson portrays General Washington.
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Tours...
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 Bus Tour: Washington's Crossing
12/29 at 9a.m. meet at Wyyndham Garden Hotel. 1 W. Lafayette St.
Tour Guide Ralph Siegel takes you on the Revolutionary road to Washington Crossing, the site of the famed Christmas Crossing. The tour will include both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania sides of the park, where the historic buildings of Taylorsville and natural geography of the Delaware River set the scene for the start of the 10 Crucial Days.
Click here to make reservations at eventbrite.com.
Dress appropriately for walking and weather.
(9a.m.-noon) Tickets $20.00, Seating Limited
Walking Tour: Battles of Trenton
12/30 at 10a.m. Embark from E.Front Cafe, 13 E. Front St.
Ralph Siegel of Trenton Battlefield Tours leads this 10-block interpretive walk that narrates the dramatic minute-by-minute events of the Battles of Trenton. Broad and Warren turn into King and Queen streets as you walk in the footsteps of Col. Johnny Stark, Gen. Hugh Mercer and Lt. Alexander Hamilton. Observe Mill Hill from Washington's perspective as you hear the story of his daring maneuvers and strategic advance. Come early at 9 a.m. for optional Q&A.
Admission: Free (limited to 100)
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Revolutionary Pub Crawl (Happy Hour)
12/26 at 5 p.m. Starting location Checkers, 14 South Warren St.
The tavern in Colonial America was not only a lodging place for travelers, but where people went to enjoy a drink, get the latest news and discuss politics and religion. It was also a place where history was made. Years after the Revolutionary War, the French Arms Tavern in Trenton served as the capitol of the United States, and meeting place of the Congress of the Confederation from November 1 to December 24, 1784. Join us in raising a glass to these social hubs of the past, the role they played in shaping our country's history and their influence on how we socialize today. We'll visit 4 great Trenton pubs:Checkers (14 South Warren St.), Settimo Cielo (17 East Front St.), Joe's Mill Hill Saloon (300 South Broad Street) and end at Trenton Social (449 South Broad St)
(21+,valid photo ID required)
*Shuttle Service will be provided.
Dinner with George Washington & Martha Washington
12/28 from 5 p.m. Trenton Social, 449 South Broad St.
Bring the family and listen as George Washington provides you with a first-hand view of the Revolutionary War as it happened in Trenton. A Revolutionary-inspired dinner will also be served.
Make reservations online at eventbrite.com
No admission. Dinner purchase required. Seating is limited.
Reservations can also be made by calling 609-393-8998.
Living History: Colonial Ball
12/26 from 7 to 10 p.m. Wyndham Garden Hotel,1 West Lafayette St.
Step back in time, to a stately ballroom of ladies and gentlemen dressed in the finery of the time. Colonial dances will be taught and lead by Neil V. De Marino, colonial dance master, professional dancer of Baroque and 18th century dances, and faculty member of Art of Motion, a professional studio school. Music will be provided by Anne & Ridley Enslow of "Rules of Civility" on the fiddle and hammered dulcimer. Light refreshments will be served. Ladies are encouraged to wear long skirts so as to better work with the dance moves.
Admission $17.76 per person for advanced tickets
Reservations Required. Reserve at (609) 396-1776.
Battles of Trenton Reenactments
12/27. 1st Battle Reenactment starts at 11 a.m. at the Battle Monument, corner of N. Broad & Warren streets. 2nd Battle starts at 3 p.m. at Mill Hill Park.
In the early hours of Christmas Day, the rebel forces, dressed in rags and weary from their night march after The Crossing, converged on Trenton and dealt an unexpected and crippling blow to the British and Hessian forces. Follow the action from the symbolic first cannon site of the Battle Monument, down Warren St, to the final skirmish in Mill Hill Park. The Re-enactors begin to muster at the Barracks (100 Barracks St.), before making their way up to the battle at 11 a.m.
At 3 p.m., the action commences at East State St. and heads to Mill Hill Park for the second Battle, which pits the American forces against General Cornwallis and his numerous attempts to take the Assunpink Creek Bridge. After slipping away, Washington's troops were able to head north to Princeton, sealing the fate of the 10 Crucial Days.
Admission: Free
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Family
For the kiddies..
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12/27 @ 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Warren St. Plaza, E. Hanover St. and Warren St.
Tucker Tales take a "mini" historical look at an amazing piece of our history presented with marionettes & rod puppets (and lots of help from the audience). Watch the battle unfold before your eyes, and see the action as it has never been seen before. Performed on the Battle of Trenton Map, this show includes live music, large puppets & props, and plenty of "revolting" action.
If weather permits the event will take place at 5 Broad St.
Free Admission
Liberty's Kids
12/28 from 12 p.m. Masonic Temple Library, 100 Barrack St.
Children will love this cartoon version of our pursuit of independence portraying our extraordinary colonial history.
Puppet Show: Punch and Judy
12/28 from 4:00 p.m.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Gather 'round and observe the antics of one of the best known performers of all time! Why, for more than 350 years, standing room only crowds have enjoyed these merriments! Who, you ask? Of course, we're talking about the one and only, Mr. Punch! Presented by Tucker Tales Puppet Theater, the best known heroes of the puppet stage are alive and well and living behind our proscenium. Performed with traditional merry madness, Punch & Judy includes live music (with historical costumes, if appropriate), and plenty of mayhem as we present the escapades of the original hit man.
Hands-On Activity: Colonial America Cart
12/30 @ 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. NJ State Museum, 205 W.State St.
in the Pretty Big Things Exhibition Gallery
Families can explore every day colonial life in NJ through hands-on objects, crafts and stories.
Patriots Week Planetarium Shows
12/26,29,30,31 from 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
12/27,28 from noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. 3 p.m.
NJ State Museum, 205 W. State St.
Celebrate Patriot's Week with a visit to the New Jersey State Museum's state-of-the-art Planetarium. Our shows will include a live demonstration of the sky set to December 25, 1776. Learn about the constellations and planets that occupied the sky on the stormy evening when George Washington crossed the Delaware!
Cost: $7 adult; $5 child (twelve and under)
For more information/show descriptions: (609)292-6333; www.njstatemuseum.org
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For the complete Patriots' Week schedule, click here
For all other questions about Patriots' Week, call
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Music/Dancing
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Colonial Concert: Practitioners of Music
Living History:Colonial Ball
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Lectures/Readings
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Eat/Shop
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Wanna grab a bite after the battle re-enactments on Saturday?
Check out these places:
Checkers
14 S. Warren St.
Downtown Deli
11 W. Front St.
E.Front Cafe
13 East Front St.
Thomasena's
241 E.Front
Settimo Cielo
17 E.Front St.
The Big Easy
120 S. Warren St.
and much more......
What about the rest of the week, you ask? Click here for a full list of shops and restaurants downtown. |
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Free Parking
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From Friday 5p.m. to Sunday 3p.m. at the
Liberty Commons garage (Front Street btwn Warren and Broad)
Special Thanks to our Patriots Week Partners:
Trenton Friends Meeting
Tuckers Tales
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