NJ, USA
New Jersey State Museum
Museum
The New Jersey State Museum in Trenton houses collections spanning fine art, cultural history, natural science, and archaeology. Its history galleries include artifacts and exhibits related to New Jersey's role in the Revolution, including the Trenton and Princeton campaigns.
What Happened Here
The museum's collections include Revolutionary War artifacts recovered from the Trenton area, including weaponry, uniforms, and personal items from both American and Hessian soldiers. The exhibits contextualize the Battle of Trenton within the broader story of New Jersey's role as a contested borderland during the Revolution, where armies marched back and forth and civilians endured repeated occupations.
Visiting Today
Address
205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625
Hours
Tuesday-Sunday 9am-4:45pm
Admission
Free
Connected Events
Johann Rall
Johann Rall, Nathanael Greene
George Washington, Nathanael Greene
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George Washington, John Glover, Henry Knox, John Cadwalader