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School and Group Tours

In-person school tours will return soon!

To learn more about in-person or virtual field trip options, please click here or contact gr****@ba******.org

Group Size Restrictions May Apply

No matter the age or size of your group, the Old Barracks Museum is a must-see for anyone learning about the American Revolution or Colonial New Jersey! Historical interpreters provide three great ways to introduce the past to your group, including Outreach programs that bring the history to your location. To book a program, contact 1-888-BARRACK or gr****@ba******.org

Age Levels

Elementary School

Students can journey back in time to experience history first hand. Combine our Meet the Past programs with pre- and post-visit activities to expand your classroom all the way back to 1777. ​

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Middle School

Ask us about how our Meet the Past programs can be customized to suit your needs.  Middle School classes can choose between first or third person tours to best help students engage with the past. 

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High School

High School is the perfect time to Meet the Past. High School students benefit from a third person tour that allows them to participate in conversations and questions with the Old Barracks interpreters.

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Adult and Senior Groups

Looking for the perfect outing for your group? Why not step back into history at the Old Barracks? Take a Group Tour led by a costumed interpreter, experience our three galleries, and watch the short film on the Battle of Trenton. 

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    “The presentations were absolutely perfect for our classes. They reinforced a lot of what we taught them about the American Revolution, plus taught them ​so much more. ​It was a very enjoyable day.”

    In Person Program Options

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    Meet the Past

    Your group will be sent back in time to 1777 where they will be recruited into General George Washington’s Army. A soldier will prepare them for the realities of soldier’s life, and even provide a live musket demonstration. They will be prepped for smallpox inoculation and learn about common 18th century medical practices. In Meet the Past: Battle of Trenton the group meets with a witness to the Battle of Trenton who recounts the crossing, the march, and the battle. 

    ​Program Length: 45 min.

    Suitable ages: 9+

    Group Size: 15 – 40

    Cost: $8 per student;
    1 free adult for every 10 students;
    $10 per additional adults

    Click here to read a detailed description of the program.

    Meet the Past + Guided Gallery Tour
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    After your Meet the Past program, take a guided tour of the French & Indian War Gallery “All Is Threatened and Endangered”.
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    Program Length: 1 hr 15 min.
    Suitable ages: 9+

    Group Size: 15 – 30
    Cost: $11 per student; 1 free adult for every 10 students; $12 per additional adults

    A Call to Arms

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    Extend the excitement of the Meet the Past program by adding two workshops.​

    ​Uniforms & Clothing: Try on coats and hats to experience what it was like to be in uniform and learn about the different clothing worn by regiments and soldiers.

    New Jersey Divided: Discuss the opinions of the Loyalists who remained faithful to the Crown and debate the choices faced by New Jersey colonists.

    Child’s Play: Discover a selection of 18th-Century toys and try your hand at a game or two.

    Patriots in Petticoats: Learn how 18th century women use the ideals of the American Revolution to express their patriotism, and, in some cases, advocate for their freedoms. Join an Old Barracks interpreter to hear about some revolutionary women who changed not only their world, but ours as well.

    On His Majesty’s Service: Examine the other side of the story. Students gain perspective and learn about the experiences of British soldiers who fought in North America during the Revolution.

    Fighting for My Freedom: Hear the experiences of an African American soldier during the American Revolution.

    Of Arms and Men: Explore the lives of revolutionary soldiers through their uniforms, weapons, and equipment.

    French & Indian War Gallery Tour: Take a guided tour of the gallery All is Threatened and Endangered: New Jersey in the French and Indian War to provide and understanding of events just two decades prior to the Revolution. Artifacts on display include one of the oldest flags in North America, an engraved powder horn, a Spanish cannon captured at the Battle of Havana, and a Delaware dugout canoe.

    Program Length: 2.5 hours

    Suitable ages: 9+

    Group Size: 15 – 30 

    ​Cost: $14 per student;
    1 free adult for every 10 students;
    $15 per additional adults. 

    ​Price includes Meet the Past program, 2 workshops, and space for lunch (availability varies and reservations required).

    Click here to read a detailed description of the workshops.

    Outreach Programs

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    Bring the past to your class with an outreach program.

    Available Monday – Friday, September – March.

    Program Length: 30 min. for each program

    Suitable ages: 9+

    Cost: $175 per program;
    $125 per each additional program.

    ​Travel expenses and lunch expenses apply.

    Read about a school’s experience with an outreach program!
    Click here to read a detailed description of the workshops.

    Of Arms and Men: A soldier of the American Revolution talks about his life, his uniform, his weapons, and his equipment. 

    Powder, Potion, Bolus, and Pill: 18th Century medical practices and treatments are explained and demonstrated. 

    Patriots in Petticoats: An 18th century woman explains the varied ways women contributed to the Revolution both on and off the battlefield. 

    Child’s Play: Colonial games and pastimes are explained with examples. Groups are invited to play with many of the toys at the end of the program.

    Fighting For My Freedom: An African American soldier shares his experience of fighting for personal and national freedom during the American Revolution.