Revolutionary War History & NJ Sites

The Revolutionary War in New Jersey

General Revolutionary War Resources & Info

Crossroads of the American Revolution - involves local communities and other partners to revitalize NJ's historic cities and towns by reclaiming, enhancing and linking our threatened Revolutionary War sites and heritage landscapes
American Revolution Center - see how much you know about the American Revolution by taking this quiz
Revolutionary War New Jersey - links to Revolutionary war Sites in NJ including historic houses, cemeteries and battle fields and a timeline

NJ Revolutionary War Sites by County

Mercer County

Rockingham (Kingston) - Rockingham Historic Site served as General George Washington's final Revolutionary War headquarters for almost three months in 1783; programs & events
Morven (Princeton) - the former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion and 18th century home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; programs & events
Princeton Battlefield State Park (Princeton) - within the park is the Thomas Clarke House Museum, the historic Mercer Oak tree, the colonnade monument, and a gravesite of 21 British and 15 American soldiers.
Old Barracks Museum (Trenton) - In 1758, the Barracks was the biggest building in Trenton. When the Revolutionary War started, the Barracks was used by American troops.

Monmouth County

Monmouth Battlefield State Park - The reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth is an annual event at the park in late June; a restored Revolutionary War farmhouse, hiking trails and other features make it a year-round attraction

Passaic County

Ringwood Manor (Ringwood) - The Colonial Manor House at Ringwood saw at least 5 visits from General George Washington on important business during the Revolutionary War

Salem County

Hancock House (Lower Alloways Twp) - Built in 1734, the Hancock House is an important link to understanding the History of Salem County, and our nation's struggle for independence. It was also the scene of a British-led masacre during the revolutionary War.

Somerset County

Abraham Staats House (South Bound Brook) - during the American Revolution it served as the headquarters of General von Steuben during the second Middlebrook Encampment (1779); special events