Princeton Battle Monument
55 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
Hours:
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
About This Memorial
The Princeton Battlefield State Park commemorates the pivotal 1777 Battle of Princeton during the American Revolutionary War, where General George Washington's forces secured a crucial victory. The site honors the soldiers who fought in this engagement, which boosted colonial morale and marked a turning point in the war. Notable features include the Clarke House Museum, which served as a field hospital, and the open battlefield landscape preserved to reflect its historic appearance. The memorial primarily focuses on the Revolutionary War conflict and its significance in shaping American independence. The Princeton Battlefield State Park commemorates the pivotal Battle of Princeton during the American Revolution on January 3, 1777, where General George Washington secured his first field victory over British troops. The site honors both American and British soldiers who fought and died in this decisive engagement, with a colonnade marking their common grave. Notable features include the historic Mercer Oak now replaced by its offspring, the Clarke House museum, and the Princeton Battle Monument designed by Frederick MacMonnies. The memorial landscape preserves the battlefield where Washington rallied his troops, marking a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
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"This place is open all the time and is free to visit (no need to buy tickets to visit here). My friend and o visited the Princeton Battle Monument. It was after sunset so it was a little dark. There were a few others when we visited but overall, the place was not very crowded at that time. They have some information about the monument. We took a walk here and the walk was also pleasant. There is a Bell near the monument as well (and it is functional)."
