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Anniversary of the Occupation of the Trenton Barracks Event
November 15th & November 16th, 2008
Old Barracks, Front and Barrack Streets, Trenton
250 years ago this November, the Old Barracks in Trenton was occupied for the first time by the British “regulars” it was built to house during the winter of the French and Indian War. On November 15 & 16, join the staff and volunteers of the Old Barracks Museum in celebrating that “semiquincentennial” event as the Barracks comes alive with British soldiers, and colonists, along with wagons, cannons, carts, draft animals and everything you’d see with an army on the march from a long, disastrous campaign in the wilds of upstate New York on its way to winter among the townsfolk of New Jersey. Merchants of jewelry, food (candy & spices) and 18th century items will be selling their wares. Throughout both days, witness soldiers performing military assignments and duties. Soldiers will be executing military drills.
Saturday evening, November 15th, join us at 5:30pm as we try to gather some 250 of our neighbors and guests to hold and light 250 candles and with period music and pageantry we commemorate 250 years of the Barracks. Torches and candles will brighten the dusk. Musket salutes will pierce the twilight. Fifes will skirl, drums will beat, and all will sing and eventually blow out the 250 candles with as many good wishes for another 250 years for the venerable museum.
All will then be invited across the street to the ballroom of the Masonic Temple for a proper 18th century Ball from 7:00pm-10:00pm with live music and a dancemaster who’ll show you all the steps and invite you to join in all the dances. Cake and refreshments will be served. A voluntary donation of whatever amount you see fit will be appreciated. Reservations for the Colonial Ball are required.
Admission: Admission is half price both days: $4/adult, $3/senior, $3/child. Old Barracks Association Members are free. Hours:10am-5pm.
Call for additional information at (609)396-1776.
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