Early African-American Life in Historic Woodbury with Sue Kozel at Glo Co Historical Society
Professor Sue Kozel brings us insight into her recent research on African-Americans in the Woodbury, NJ area from 1770-1830. Including names of enslaved persons, free men and women, and manumitted […]
Annie Boudinot Stockton: The Poet and the General - Crossroads of the American Revolution
Dr. Joseph E. Wroblewski, a regular speaker for our group and author of numerous articles for the Journal of the American Revolution, will talk about, Annis Boudinot Stockton, one of the few women of her time who was a published poet, and her poems about and correspondence with General George Washington. […]
Tavern Night at the Old Barracks Museum
The Old Barracks Tavern Night is a celebration of 18th Century Colonial American History.
Enjoy savory hors-d’oeuvres and an open beer and wine bar while immersing yourself in an 18th century tavern. […]
Phillis Wheatley in London, Summer 1773
This mini-lecture at Wallace House State Historic Site introduces the itinerary of early Black American woman poet Phillis Wheatley’s six weeks in London 250 years ago in the summer of […]
Washington's War Tent at Morristown
Explore a replica of General George Washington's original sleeping and office tent from the Revolutionary War at Morristown National Historical Park.
Crossroads Heritage Partner Workshop
Crossroads of the American Revolution is pleased to announce the return of its in-person Heritage Partner Workshops!
Healing History Meet-up
Join us for a mindfulness session with Annette Minier, co-owner of Yoga Mechanics (Montclair, NJ) and yoga educator (RYT 500, FRC).
Battle of Monmouth Reenactment
The annual Battle of Monmouth reenactment will include hundreds of troops encamped at the park and recreating scenarios of the battle over the weekend.
The Battle of Germantown Book Talk
Washington Crossing American Revolution Round Table will be hosting on Zoom Michael C. Harris, author of Germantown: A Military History of the Battle for Philadelphia, October 4, 1777.
Living History Visit with Phillis Wheatley
250 years ago in the spring of 1773 Phillis Wheatley traveled from America to England to publish Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, making her the first published African-American poet and the first published African-American female writer.
Park Day
The Old Barracks is looking for volunteers to help with some Spring cleaning on the grounds. Grab some gloves and a rake and come join us as we get ready for another season of programming at the museum. We are looking specifically for some people who might be able to offer the use of a truck for hauling away some larger logs, etc. There's plenty to do around the property! Volunteers should provide their own work gloves and rakes and we will provide lots of coffee and donuts!
Spring Lecture Series
Robert W. Sands Jr & Patricia E. Millen “Washington Crossing”
Robert Sands and Patricia Millen will discuss their book which explores the history of the site of General George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River with his Continental Army in 1776 to the Battle of Trenton.
Spring Encampment
Jockey Hollow will come to life on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24, when re-enactors from across the northeast arrive for Morristown National Historical Park’s Spring Encampment. The special event focuses on the life and times of soldiers and civilians during the Revolutionary War. It’s an event full of activities for the whole family.