225th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth, NJ - June 28-29 2003

Monmouth Battlefield State Park website ^ | June 27, 2003 | XRdsRev

[XRdsRev]

Monmouth Battlefield State Park Mail address: 347 Freehold Road, Manalapan, New Jersey 07726 Phone: (732)-462-9616 Fax: (732)- 577-8816 Site of the longest battle of the American Revolution

Where will you be on June 28th & 29th of 2003. We at Monmouth will be holding a little celebration commemorating the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth. We are hoping that about 10,000 of our closest friends will come out on that weekend to witness a spectacle of truly awesome proportions! Monmouth Battlefield State Park will host over 2,300 reenactors as they, the real stars of the day, will present a re-creation of the Longest Battle of the Revolutionary War. Reenactors, Sutlers, Musicians, etc., are being invited to participate in this historic event.

Plan your vacation around Monmouth 225th. Help support the Park and this great moment in History. As in years past, there will be activities all day long to keep even the most avid visitor busy. There will be: Cavalry demonstrations, Artillery demonstrations, Children's drill ( a huge favorite at Monmouth), Living History Programs, Musicians, Sutlers (trades people selling wares), and of course ......... The Reenactment. Similar programs will be presented both days, so come for the day or come for both. See you at Monmouth June 28 & June 29, 2003.

Tentative Schedule: This is a totally Free event, though donations to Monmouth Battlefield State Park can be made during the Event. Look for Molly's Well and pitch in to support Monmouth!

[XRdsRev]

Check the website for a schedule of events. This is going to be one of the largest Revolutionary War reenactments in the United States (2400+ reenactors, 20+ pieces of artillery) and won't be repeated on this scale for at least 25 years.

[von Schlieffen]

Visited this battlefield several years ago--well kept--tree lines & terrain still like it was during the original battle. The reenactment ought to be great--would really like to be there. Now if only I can persuade Frau von Schlieffen!

[ElkGroveDan]

Wish I could make it. My ancestor fought in that battle and then married a local girl in Monmouth the week after the battle ended.

Let us all know how it goes, maybe post photos.

[Coleus]

http://www.monmouthbattlefield.com/

 

Looks like it's going to be a great weekend, the weather is fine and relive history.

The Star Ledger did a series about the battle, copy the info since the links are only good for 2 weeks, otherwise you will have to pay to see them.

 

» Lying next to muskets and awaiting the word   (Friday, 6/27/2003, Star-Ledger )
ENGLISHTOWN (June 27, 1778) -- It appears the battle Gen. George Washington has been seeking with the British will occur tomorrow near the town of Monmouth Courthouse.

» Those darned socks, and other war mementos   (Thursday, 6/26/2003, Star-Ledger )
The stockings worn by New Jersey militia trumpeter William Conover, and the linen knapsack he carried during the Battle of Monmouth -- fought 225 years ago this Saturday -- are among the battle relics on view in Freehold in the main museum of the Monmouth County Historical Association.

» The No. 2 general reconsiders   (Thursday, 6/26/2003, Star-Ledger )
CRANBURY (June 26, 1778) -- Amid a torrential rainstorm sparked by the searing heat of the past few days, Gen. George Washington hurried the main wing of the American Army through here today on what has become a 40-mile forced march toward Manalapan Brook and Englishtown and the clash he is seeking with Gen. Henry Clinton's British and Hessian regulars.

» As they loot, Redcoats reveal their route   (Wednesday, 6/25/2003, Star-Ledger )
KINGSTON (June 25, 1778) -- British Gen. Henry Clinton today revealed that the Loyalist stronghold on Sandy Hook, a safe harbor from where he can ship his 17,000 troops to New York, is the destination of his march across New Jersey.


» A heated race to engage the Redcoats   (Tuesday, 6/24/2003, Star-Ledger )
MONTGOMERY (June 25, 1778) -- Hot and throat-parched members of the American army's rear guard got an unwelcome surprise here today when they stopped to quench their thirst at a well popular with travelers on the road from Hopewell to the village of Rocky Hill.


» Rebels battle over strategy   (Monday, 6/23/2003, Star-Ledger )
HOPEWELL, N.J. (June 24, 1778) -- A council of war, which brought together the greatest gathering of high-ranking American army officers since the conflict began, was held here today at the Hunt House, but the meeting did not produce the result Gen. George Washington was seeking and caused hard feelings among his commanders. 

» As foe grows, the British grow itchy   (Friday, 6/20/2003, Star-Ledger )
PHILADELPHIA (June 15, 1778) -- Fearful that the naval fleet of France, America's new ally in its 2-year-old struggle for independence, is approaching the Atlantic coast and might trap his fleet in the Delaware Bay and River, British Gen. Henry Clinton has decided to evacuate this patriot capital less than nine months after it fell to the King's troops.

» The battle is rejoined   (Thursday, 6/19/2003, Star-Ledger )
The Battle of Monmouth is one of New Jersey's most illustrious historical events, giving rise to the legend of Molly Pitcher and becoming the subject of a famous Emmanuel Leutze painting.

» Parties trade jabs over state budget   (Wednesday, 6/18/2003, Star-Ledger )
With competing budget plans now on the table, Democrat and Republican lawmakers traded partisan jabs yesterday while gearing up for the horse-trading and compromises that will be needed to get a 2004 spending plan in place by month's end.

[firewalk]

Thanks Coleus, bttt

[snippy_about_it]

Thanks for the ping and links.

[SAMWolf]

Revolutionary War bump

[Clemenza]

I would LOVE to be there, but need to be at a Trade Show tomorrow. :-(

[Cagey]

Thanks for the ping, Coleus. The park is truly one of NJ's finest and I finally went to visit it this past year.