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Battles of Trenton



SEE THE BATTLES CHANGED THE COURSE OF THE REVOLUTION !

First Battle of Trenton

After the crossing of the Delaware River and marching to Trenton, the American rebel forces-exhausted, dressed in rags, ill from the cold and lack of sleep and decent food had accomplished the impossible by inflicting a crippling blow to the world's greatest British army. Follow the action from the symbolic first cannon shot fired at the Battle Monument to Mill Hill Park. No Admission.
Battle Route: N. Warren St. Battle Monument Park to Mill Hill Park

When
Sat Dec 29 11am – 12pm Eastern Time
Where
N. Warren St. Battle Monument Park, Trenton NJ (map)
AD Unit
Role
1st Rhode Island Regiment of Foot
Deploying as Glovers Marblehead Regiment

Second Battle of Trenton

E. State Street to N. Warren St. to Mill Hill Park
After a commemorative ceremony at First Presbyterian Church
BattleRroute: Commences on East State Street to Mill Hill Park. No Admission.
WhenSat Dec 29 3pm – 4pm Eastern Time
WhereE. State Street and N. Warren St, .Trenton NJ (map)
AD Unit
Role
1st Rhode Island Regiment of Foot
Varum's Regiment

Battle of Red Bank

Battle of Red Bank

18th Century Field Day features a Revolutionary War reenactment of an historic battle was a major victory for the 1st Rhode Island.
LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES, ARTILLERY DEMONSTRATIONS,
CRAFTS, FOOD, TOURS OF THE WHITALL HOUSE AND BATTLEFIELD.

Event: Revolutionary War reenactment of the defense of Fort Mercer.
sponsor info:

period : Rev War
event type : Battle Reenactment
event unit : 1st Rhode Island (609) 310-1521

When
Sun Oct 21, 2012
Where
Red Bank Battlefield Park National Park, NJ (map)
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Allentown Civil War Encampment



When  : Sat Oct 13 – Sun Oct 14, 2012
Where : Heritage Park Allentown, NJ (map)

The 6th USCT will join the 2nd New Jersey Brigade, 22nd USCT, and other reenactors in a Civil War reenactment being held at Heritage Park, in conjunction with the Allentown Fall Festival. The Army encampment opens to the public at 10am. It will include exhibits, including a field hospital demonstration. Union and Confederate forces will engage on the battlefield. There will also be an old time baseball. Outdoor stands will line on Main St. displaying seasonal foods, crafts, and wares of local vendors and artists.

event sponsor: 2nd New Jersey Brigade



Telling The Story of True Freedom Fighters
We bring the story of the contributions of soldiers and sailors of African descent in the formative years of our country to young people, in the hope they will embrace this proud heritage.Help us by using our Freelanthropy search page

CTXchange Event Submission: The Loyal Ethiopians

Name: Leon Brooks
Email Address: 6thusct@gmail.com
Event: The Loyal Ethiopians
Description: 1st Rhode Island Regiment members will portray blacks who fought for the British under Lord Dunsmore.
event type: living history
Start Date: 2/27/09
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Date: 2/27/09
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Federal Building, 26 Wall Street NY,NY
Event Web Page: NA
Event Type: presentation
Message Type: New Event
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