Join the Old Barracks as we host our winter festivities during Patriots Week, a beloved celebration of Trenton’s revolutionary role in America’s history! Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in New Jersey history this holiday season!

The Colonial Ball will take place on Friday, December 27th, at 7pm at the Masonic Temple. Get whisked away to the past while you mingle with historically outfitted reenactors and dance to the sounds of colonial America.  Complimentary refreshments will be served. Period dress is neither required nor discouraged. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning December 2nd for $40 for non-members, and $35 for members. Tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets will be available at the door.

The Battles of Trenton Reenactments will be held on Saturday, December 28th. The first reenactment will take place at 11am at the Battle Monument, the second will begin at 3pm in Mill Hill Park. The reenactments are free to attend. Enjoy a special $5 admission to the museum grounds on the day of the battles. Come watch living history and follow the soldiers as they march out to fight on the original battlefields. These events are rain or shine.

“The Trouble with Trenton” interactive puppet shows, presented by Tuckers Tales, will also be held on Saturday, December 28th at 12pm and 2pm at Warren Street Plaza. The puppet shows are a family-friendly “mini” look at American history and are free to attend.

The Old Barracks will be hosting musket demonstrations at 1pm on December 26th and 27th. These are included with the entry fee. To purchase tickets and learn more, please visit https://www.barracks.org/patriots-week.

ABOUT THE OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM:

Originally built in 1758 to house British soldiers during the French and Indian War, the Old Barracks bore witness to the Battles of Trenton and was later used as a Revolutionary War army hospital. The Old Barracks Association purchased the site in the early 20th century, turning it into a museum which welcomes visitors from across the globe, sharing the building’s rich history through interpretive programs, tours, and exhibits.

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