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Fleeing Bondage: Rachel and Bob’s Journey During the American Revolution

February 18, 2026

Rachel, a pregnant African American woman in her thirties, made the brave choice to steal herself away with her young child, Bob, journeying through Maryland, Trenton, and other parts of […]

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Additional Funding Award Given to the Old Barracks Museum

January 23, 2026

The Old Barracks Museum is proud to announce it has received $1.5 million in funding to support preparations and programming for the upcoming 250th anniversary commemorations of the American Revolution. […]

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Old Barracks November Outreach

November 26, 2025

The Old Barracks attended two very special outreach events earlier this month. In honor of Veterans’ Day, the Forsgate Country Club hosted a special meeting which offered a free meal […]

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Old Barracks Museum Awarded NEH Grant for “Preserving Independence” Exhibit Design

October 24, 2025

The Old Barracks Museum is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient for the Celebrate America! NEH Chairman’s Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities […]

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New Jersey’s Revolutionary Generation

June 25, 2025

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The Barracks at the FIFA Event

June 12, 2025

The Old Barracks interpreter team had a fun day with FIFA at Liberty State Park, an event to unveil the details for Fan Fest, which will happen at next summer’s […]

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Battlefields of the American Revolution Stamps

May 7, 2025

The Old Barracks Museum is very excited to be included in these special edition stamps! As we come up on our nation’s 250th anniversary, the US Postal Service is honoring […]

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Patriots Week 2024 at The Old Barracks

December 6, 2024

Patriots WeekDecember 26 – 29, 2024 The Old Barracks Museum is open for tours December 26-29 from 10 AM – 5 PM.Patriots Week is a celebration of Trenton’s revolutionary role […]

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Colonial Ball 2024 Tickets Now Available!

December 6, 2024

To purchase tickets for the colonial ball please visit this link For more information on The Colonial Ball click here For more informati on Patriot’s Week 2024, click here

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Patriots Week 2024

December 6, 2024

Patriots Week Returns!December 26 – 31, 2024 Patriots Week is a celebration of Trenton’s revolutionary role in America’s history! The full schedule will be available on www.patriotsweek.com Frequently Asked Questions When […]

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