African Americans in the American Revolution Lecture

African Americans in the American Revolution Lecture For Patriot's Week, Frederick L. Minus will lead discussions on African Americans roles during the American Revolutionary War. Free Admission When Fri Dec 30 3pm – 4pm Eastern Time Where Masonic Temple Front & Barrack St, Trenton NJ (map) Calendar 6thusct1.6thnews@blogger.com

Washington Crossing Crossing Reenactment

Washington Crossing Crossing Reenactment Witness the reenactment of the Crossing of the Delaware. General Washington will address the troops and cross the river. River crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants. Visitor's Center open 11-3. Contingent of 1st Rhode Island Regiment re-enactors will participate as black soldiers who served in Glover's Regiment. When Sun Dec 25, 2011 Where Washington Crossing National Historical Park (map) Calendar 6thusct1.6thnews@blogger.com

CROSSING TRAINING DAYS

Crossing Fund-Raising Efforts

Fund-Raising Efforts – We Need Your Help

Support for the annual Crossing (as well as other educational programs at the Park) is a major undertaking of the Friends Group. This year the Friends are conducting an exciting Cross with George Raffle to raise money to support the Crossing.

In addition to the two crossings, six other valuable prizes will be awarded. They include:

1. A numbered and framed limited edition lithograph of the Inn at Philips Mill by James Redding;

2. Dinner for eight at the Continental Tavern with General Washington and Glover's Marbleheaders – the sailors who rowed on Christmas;

3. A Crossing Vineyards and Winery party for 10;

4. An overnight stay at the Inn at Bowman's Hill with dinner at Plan B Bistro;

5. A meeting with Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick in Washington and a tour of the U.S. Capitol for four;

6. Four, one-day tickets to Sesame Place.

Tickets are available at the following locations:

· Continental Tavern in Yardley.

· Crossing Vineyards in Upper Makefield.

· Bucks County Visitors' Centers in Bensalem, New Hope and Peddler's Village.

· the temporary Park Visitor's Center at the corner of Rts. 32 and 532.

· Visit www.CrosswithGeorge.com

· Tickets will be sold at the Rehearsal and on Christmas.

1. Cross with George Raffle: Two rides in a Durham boat will be awarded:

1. The Dress Rehearsal on Dec. 11^th, and,

2. The Dec. 25^th Crossing.

Winners will be provided colonial garb and accompany General Washington as his Aide-de-Camp throughout the ceremony and Crossing. The prize is transferable. In addition to the two Crossings, six other valuable prizes will be awarded. Raffle tickets are $10 a piece or six for $50.

Posted by Leon Brooks 1st Rhode Island Regiment of Foot.

ATTENTION TO ORDERS

TAKE CARE!

Dress Rehearsal – Sunday, Dec 11^th

Registration and Boat Assignments:  All re-enactors, historical interpreters, and demonstrators are to register in the wall tent on the south side of the Boat Barn.  Registration will begin at 9:30 am.  Re-enactors participating in the Crossing are expected to register by 11:00 am.   Safety inspection of all black powder weapons will be conducted at registration.   No black powder may be brought into the Park for the Dress Rehearsal or Christmas Crossing unless the individual is participating with a registered, insured unit scheduled to perform musketry demonstrations as part of the formal program. 

Crossing Assembly:   An organizational meeting of all re-enactors will be held at 11:45 in the Boat Barn.  All boat assignments for troops will be made at this time.  After the organizational meeting, re-enactors in kit are asked to engage the visiting public in conversation and share your historical knowledge.  There will be a film crew interviewing random re-enactors.  Please cooperate and share your knowledge of history.  Muster for the Crossing will take place at 12:30 behind the Patriot Store.

Vehicular Access:   All vehicles must be removed from the Village no later than 9:30 am.  Vehicles will be allowed back in at 4:15 pm.

Lunch:  A light lunch for all participants will be provided by the Upper Makefield Business Association.

Christmas – Sunday, Dec 25^th

Registration:   All re-enactors and demonstrators are to register in the Boat Barn.  Registration will be from 11 am to noon.  Assembly will take place in the boat barn at 11:45 am.  

General Information

Volunteer Registration:  Re-enactors are encouraged to invite friends and/or family members who are willing to assist the programs as volunteers.  Volunteer registration will be in the Trailer.

Parking for all 2011 Events:  Parking for re-enactors is at the Washington Pavilion south of Route 532.  See attached map.

The 235^th Commemoration of the March to Trenton – Sat, Dec 31^st , 6:30 am

Re-enactors are encouraged to participate in this special event.  Boats will cast off from the Park at first light.  Troops will join up with marchers on the NJ side and march to Trenton along the same route as Washington’s army.   At Trenton, marchers will join the re-enactment of the Battle of Trenton at 11:00 am.  We are in need of rowers for this event as well as troops to fill the boats.  Anyone may cross and march, however, in order to fight at Trenton, your unit must be registered for the Battle.  Visit www.MarchToTrenton.com for more information.

 John Godzieba and Frank Lyons, Event Co-Chairs

Joan D. Hauger, WCHP Site Administrator

POSTED By Leon Brooks,  1st Rhode Island Regiment of Foot

Upcoming Events:

Details Posted on CTXchange

•  Iron Hill Battle Reenactment: : Revolutionary War battle re-enactment and encampment.

•  Christmas Crossing Dress Rehearsal: : Mandatory attendance for all participants in Christmas Crossing

Patriots' Week

The Revolution is back, and we're bringing it - Live!
Get Some!

Patriots' Week, Dec. 27- Jan1st The largest Revolutionary festival in the country right in the heart of Trenton, NJ New... Patriots 5k Run 12/31 9:00 a.m. Begins at the Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack St. Run in the spirit of George Washington and the Continental Army to commemorate the 235th Anniversary of the Battles of Trenton! Destination Trenton and the Patriots' Week Committee proudly present the inaugural Patriots' 5K Run. The course is through the streets of historic downtown Trenton where the Continental Army clashed with Hessian troops. The run begins and ends at the Old Barracks Museum where runners will be surrounded by soldiers preparing for the Battle of Trenton reenactment. After the run, runners and their families are invited to watch the Battle of Trenton which begins at 11:00 AM, and to participate in other Patriot Week activities. Click here https://www.runtheday.com/app/find/register/500 for Patriots' Week information. Runners are encouraged to wear Patriots or Battle of Trenton themed costumes. $25 Registration Fee, $15 Under 14 Race t-shirt for those that register by December 20th. Lunch with the Soldiers 12/31 12 to 2p.m. Masonic Temple Front & Barrack St. Join the reenactors as they take a break between battles to enjoy lunch at the historic Masonic Temple. The lunch will be roast beef, potatoes, and mixed vegetables. Coffee and water will also be available. Meet and talk with the men who put on the Battles of Trenton which are the most important Battles of the Revolutionary War. Tickets are $15pp and must be purchased in advance. Limited to 50 people. To purchase tickets visit http://lunchwithsoldiers.eventbrite.com Revolutionary Pub Crawl 12/29 7:30 p.m. 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. For the Revolutionary Pub Crawl we will begin at the Trenton Marriott (1Lafayette St.), then head over to Checkers (14 South Warren St.), then to Eleven Front Bar and Grill (11 Front St.), Settimo Cielo (17 East Front St.),Joe's Mill Hill Saloon (300 South Broad St.) and end at Trenton Social (449 South Broad St). Bus Tours... (Limited Seating) Bus Tour: Washington's Crossing 12/30 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Trenton Visitors Center 102 Barrack St. This bus trip sets the stage for the 10-Days Campaign with a walking tour of Washington's Crossing on both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania sides, including across the bridge, -- it can get cold -- to develop a dramatic narrative of this world-famous event. The Capital City Tours bus then follows the route of General Washington's troops as they approach the city for their surprise attack. This tour will be guided by Ralph Siegel of Trenton Battlefield Tours. It is Part 1 of a 3-part tour package covering the 10-Days Campaign. (Special Patriots Week Only Pricing) Tickets are $20 per person for the bus tour. Tickets may be purchased online at http://washingtonbustour.eventbrite.com or by calling 609.777.1770. Bus Tour: Battle of Princeton 12/30 1 to 4 p.m.Three hour bus trip meets at the Trenton Visitors Center, 102 Barrack St. for a brief walk to Mill Hill Park before boarding the Capital City Tour bus for Princeton.Trip features important sites on the approach to the battlefield, walking tour of the battlefield and finishes at the refurbished Princeton Battle Monument. Bus returns to the Trenton Visitors Center. It is Part 3 of a 3part tour package covering the 10-Days Campaign. (Special Patriots Week Only Pricing) Tickets are $20 per person for the bus tour. Tickets may be purchased online at http://princetonbattlebustour.eventbrite.com or by calling 609-777-1770. Old Favorites... Colonial Ball 12/29 from 7 to 10 p.m. Masonic Temple, Front and Barrack Streets Dance under the direction of Dancemaster Neil DeMarino to the live accompaniment of "Rules of Civility" (Ridley and Anne Enslow on 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 $15. Reservations Required. Call (609) 396-1776 to reserve. Battles of Trenton Reenactments 12/31. 1st Battle Reenactment start at 11 a.m. at the Battle Monument, corner of North Broad & Warren streets. 2nd Battle Reenactment starts at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 120 East State St. Follow the action from the symbolic first cannon shot fired at the current site of the Battle Monument, down Warren Street to Front Street to a final skirmish on the field located adjacent to the Old Barracks Museum on Barrack Street. In just a few hours on the day after Christmas, the 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 army. Trenton Battlefield Walking Tour 12/29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Café Ole, 126 S. Warren St. This 10-block interpretive walk narrates the events of the two battles of Trenton. Broad and Warren Streets turn back to Queen and King Streets as Washington's shivering troops approach from two directions to strike the Hessian forces with shock and awe. Guests are welcome to gather starting at 9am for an informal lecture and question and answer session. The tour will be led by Ralph Siegel of Trenton Battlefield Tours. It is Part 2 of a 3-part tour package covering the 10-Days Campaign. To reserve call 609-777-1770. (Special Patriots Week Only Pricing) A $3 donation is requested. Family For the kiddies.. Puppet Show: The Trouble with Trenton 12/27 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. East Hanover Street and Warren Street A "mini" historical look at an amazing piece of our history presented with marionettes & rod puppets (and lots of help from the audience). Show includes live music, large puppets & props, and plenty of "revolting" action, courtesy of Tucker's Tales Puppet Theatre. Free Admission Laser Nutcracker Special 3D Planetarium Show: 12/27,28, & 29 11a.m. & 1p.m. NJ State Museum Planetarium This entertaining show captures the joyous spirit of the season with spectacular effects and brilliant laser light. In addition to the classical music from Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, the program includes Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and other favorites. The Planetarium will also have a 10 minute live demonstration of the sky set to December 25, 1776. Learn about the constellations and visible planets that occupied the sky on the stormy evening when George Washington crossed the Delaware. Suitable for general audiences. General admission: $7 adult; $5 child (twelve and under) Visit www.newjerseystatemuseum.org or call 609-292-6464 Family Friendly Tour and Scavenger Hunt 12/29 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. State House 125 West State St. Explore the New Jersey State House and discover all the things that make this building one of the most important public buildings in the entire state: beautiful architecture, a rich history, and the dynamic lawmaking process that occurs throughout the building's corridors. At each stop, a tour guide will share exciting facts and stories. Afterwards, families will have the opportunity to investigate the room and uncover the answers to a scavenger hunt. This tour is appropriate for families with children 5 through 12 years of age. Space is limited. For more information, please call the New Jersey State House Tour office at (609) 633-2709 Free Admission Patriot Quiz Games: 12/29 3 to 4:00 p.m. NJ State Museum Auditorium 205 West State St. Test your knowledge in colonial history. This interactive program will use the format of popular game shows to both educate and entertain an audience of all ages. The program highlights will include: "Will the Real Alexander Hamilton Please Stand Up?", "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?", "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?", "Patriot Jeopardy", and "Patriot Bingo," Special guest appearance by George Washington. Valuable prizes will be provided by the American Institute for History Education. Free Admission For the complete Patriots' Week schedule, click here For all other questions about Patriots' Week, call 1.609.777.1770, or patriotsweek@trenton-downtown.com Need a place to stay during Patriots' Week? Stay at the Trenton Marriott. Daily Schedule Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday