The Battles of Trenton
~ Schedule of Events ~
Programme - Saturday, January 1, 2000
2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Shuttle buses will make a constant loop of the 18th century buildings in Trenton. An Admission Pass ($7.50 for adults; $3.00 for children) provides entrance to all buildings, the film " Ten Critical Days," and continual access to the shuttle bus. The bus will also stop at the Lafayette Yard Parking Lot for those who have taken advantage of the free parking.
*** The Old Barracks Museum (opens at noon)
*** William Trent House
*** Friends Meeting House
*** Saint Michaels Church
*** Alexander Douglass House
*** Mill Hill Playhouse ~ presentation of "Ten Critical Days" -- this made for PBS film provides a brief
orientation to the battles of Trenton and Princeton (January 3, 1777).
*** State Museum Auditorium ~ view the recently installed "George Washington Crossing the Delaware."
*** The Battle Monument ~ experience Washington's vantage point of the First Battle.
Reenactors please note: Staff at the Old Barracks will be registering reenactors from Noon until 6 p.m. You may also register on Sunday beginning at 10 a.m.
At five of the clock
Please make your way to the
Old Barracks
in prepation for
The Grand Illumination
The Old Barracks comes alive with light as we replicate a traditional illumination.
It will take a few minutes to prepare for this 18th century spectacle. Warm yourself with a hot beverage and join in with carolers while the darkened building is readied.
The illumination will take place at 5:30 p.m.
Following the Illumination, we hope you'll enjoy one of Trenton's many restaurants.
Please join us on Sunday for the Reenactments
Programme - Sunday, January 2
Returning Visitors may use Saturday's Admission Pass to enter the Old Barracks. For others, admission is $6.00 for adults; $3.00 for children.
Please note that the Battle Monument will be open for visitors. The other sites from Saturday's tour will not be open to visitors. Also, shuttle buses will not be available. We recommend that you park in Lafayette Yard at the corner of Lafayette and South Warren Streets.
Reenactors ~ please note that Sunday Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony - Old Barracks Museum Parade Ground
1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
The First Battle of Trenton takes place throughout downtown.
2:45 p.m.
Memorial Service for the Slain - First Presbyterian Church, East State Street
Please join us in remembering the men whose lives were lost during the Battles of Trenton
3:00 p.m. until 4 p.m.
The Second Battle of Trenton takes place throughout downtown.
5:00 p.m.
The Old Barracks Museum closes
Schedule