Schedule of Events
January 5, 2025
Battle of Princeton
Princeton Battlefield State Park, Princeton NJ
For more information about this event, CLICK HERE
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February 16, 2025
2nd NJ Annual Member Meeting
Members of the 2nd NJ Regiment will be meeting to discuss events, projects, and unit business.
*Not open to the public.
February 22 & 23, 2025
Washington's Encampment at Dey Mansion
​199 Totowa Road, Wayne NJ 07470
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For more information about this exciting event, CLICK HERE!
March 1 &2, 2025
Health & Heritage: Women and Medicine in History
(Not a formal unit event, attendance is on an individual basis)
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Washington Crossing Historic Park
1112 River Road
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
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As living historians, we are continuously learning about the 18th century. This event comes with an additional layer of excitement because one of our members will be presenting. Donah Beale's presentation "Looking for Lucy Finley: Findings from the archive of an Old Pennsylvania Hospital" at 3:30pm on Sunday, March 2nd is a must-see. For more information and tickets, CLICK HERE.
March 8, 2025
NCO Training & Mess Night
(Attendance is on an individual basis. Not open to public)
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How do reenactors know what to do out on the battlefield? The short answer: PRACTICE.
When a new member joins the 2nd NJ family, we begin by teaching them the musket drill and having them practice with the unit. Beyond that, individuals may attend events open to all units, such as NCO Training & Mess Night, to get a deeper understanding of 18th century battle tactics, the various roles within the Continental Army military structure, and hands-on field practice. The day ends with an 18th century dinner, jollification, and camaraderie.
March 16, 2025
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Parade & Hunterdon County Irish Festival
Clinton, NJ
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The parade begins at 3:00pm, so be sure to snag a spot early! Although we're not new to parades, this is the first time the 2nd NJ will be marching in Clinton's most popular event of the year. The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick story began in Philadelphia on March 17, 1771. Founded as a charitable organization for the relief of Irish emigrants it included several signers of the Declaration of Independence and Continental Army.
George Washington was made an honorary member in 1782, stating "I accept with singular pleasure, the ensign of so worthy a fraternity as that of the Sons of St. Patrick in this City – A society distinguished for the firm adherence of its members to the glorious cause in which we are embarked.”
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For event information, CLICK HERE.
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April 5 & 6, 2025
East Jersey Old Town Village - OPENING WEEKEND - Revolutionary War Encampment
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East Jersey Old Town
1050 River Road, Piscataway NJ 08854
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East Jersey Old Town is kicking off their season with a Revolutionary War Encampment commemorating the British occupation of New Brunswick, Raritan Landing, and the surrounding area December 1776 to June 1777. Stop by - there will be lots to see and do! To learn more about Old Town and plan your visit, CLICK HERE.
April 12 & 13, 2025
Battle of Bound Brook
17 Von Steuben Lane
South Bound Brook, NJ 08880
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An exciting weekend commemorating the April 13, 1777 battle of Bound Brook includes a military encampment, tours of the Abraham Staats House, and more. The Abraham Staats House (c. 1740) which served as the headquarters for George Washington's "Drillmaster" the Baron von Steuben will be open for tours. You can also visit the nearby Old Presbyterian Graveyard where 40 Revolutionary War soldiers are buried. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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April 24-27, 2025
Annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair
(Attendance is on an individual basis)
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11115 Fort Frederick Road
Big Pool, MD 21711
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The annual Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair features period artisans, craftspeople, and sutlers together with an 18th Century encampment. Explore Maryland's French and Indian War era stone fort built in 1756. CLICK HERE for more information - including the 2025 Sutler List.
May 3 & 4, 2025
Jockey Hollow Spring Encampment
Jockey Hollow NHP
586 Tempe Wick Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
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Over 10,000 Continental Army troops spent the winter at Jockey Hollow, arriving in December 1779. They remained encamped until June 1780, undergoing rigorous drilling under the direction of Baron Von Steuben so as to be combat ready when fighting resumed in spring. The winter of 1779-80 is still one of the worst winters on record. The 2nd New Jersey Regiment formed part of Lord Stirling's Division.
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"General Orders, 6 May 1780
The Morristown Guards all small detached Guards and fatigue Parties ’till further orders to be furnished weekly in rotation by two Divisions while the third are to hold themselves in readiness to march on the shortest notice with two days provisions...
Lord Stirlings and Clintons Divisions furnish the Guards the ensuing week...
As the warm season is approaching the Commanding officers of Regiments will see that the Sick of their respective regiments are put in Huts by themselves and that proper windows and openings are made in all their soldiers huts to admit a free circulation of fresh air.
The Regimental surgeons are to deliver in the usual returns of the sick on Monday next to the Director General of the Flying Hospital and punctually on every monday in future."
(https://founders.archives.gov/)
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May 17 & 18, 2025
Patriots Along the Perkiomen
​Pennypacker Mills
5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA 19437
June 14, 2025
U.S. Army Birthday Ball
​​Picatinny Arsenal
213 NJ-15
Wharton, NJ 07885
June 28 & 29, 2025
Battle of Monmouth
​​Monmouth Battlefield
20 NJ-33 Business
Manalapan Township, NJ 07726
June 28, 2025
2NJ Mid-Year Member Meeting​​
Meeting after hours at Monmouth Battlefield, members of the 2nd New Jersey Regiment will discuss unit projects and vote on events taking place in the second half of the year.
*Private meeting, not open to the public.
July 4, 2025
Morristown Reading of the Declaration of Independence​​
Ford Mansion
30 Washington Place, Morristown NJ 07960
July 5, 2025
Revolutionary Revelry Night @ Somerset Patriots Ballpark​​
TD Bank Ballpark
1 Patriots Park (860 E. Main Street)
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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July 13, 2025
Morristown Parade in Honor of Lafayette​​
Morristown, NJ
July 19 & 20, 2025
Washington's Tent at Dey Mansion
199 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
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​To find out more about the First Oval Office Project, CLICK HERE.
August 30 & 31, 2025
"Onward to Canada" at Fort Ticonderoga​​
102 fort Ti Road
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
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"Witness the dramatic first muster of the Northern Continental Army as regiments of New Yorkers, Connecticut Yankees, and the Green Mountain Boys assembled for the invasion of Canada. This event will highlight Ticonderoga’s place on Lake Champlain as a supply and naval base through participants rowing to and from Ticonderoga as a fleet of bateaux and vignettes throughout the weekend."
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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September 14, 2025
Shippen Manor​​
8 Belvidere Ave.
Oxford, NJ 07863
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2NJ will be taking over the Manor! See how soldiers would have occupied the house and grounds while in the area. There will be lots of hands-on activities for kids too. We're excited to be part of Warren County's (ext. 1825) Bicentennial celebration.
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CLICK HERE for information about the site.
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September 25, 2025
Harriton Farmstead Fair ​​
Harriton House
500 Harriton Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
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Originally built by a Welsh Quaker in 1704, Harriton began as a small farm raising wheat, oats, and Indian corn. Upon purchase by new owners, tobacco - a profitable cash crop - was added to the mix. For Revolutionary War enthusiasts, the most notable resident is Charles Thomson who occupied the property from 1774 to 1824. Thomson served as Secretary to the Continental Congresses and practiced scientific agriculture on his farm. Fittingly, the Farmstead Fair includes a variety of 18th century trades and skills.
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For more information, CLICK HERE.
October 19, 2025
The Assault on Fort Mercer​​
Red Bank Battlefield Historical Park
100 Hessian Ave.
National Park, NJ 08083
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Join us for this commemoration of the October 22, 1777 Battle of Red Bank.
To learn more, CLICK HERE.
December 14, 2025
First Crossing Reenactment​​
Washington Crossing State Park
1112 River Road
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
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We invite you to gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. Following an inspiring speech by General Washington, reenactors will row across the river in replica Durham boats.
This is not just a rehearsal, but rather a day to immerse yourself in history. The park with come to life with an assortment of 18th century activities including drilling of the troops, an encampment, and civilians demonstrating Colonial trades and skills.
December 25, 2025
Christmas Crossing Reenactment​​
Washington Crossing State Park
1112 River Road
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
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We invite you to gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing.
December 27, 2025
Battle of Trenton​​
350 N. Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
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"General Orders, 27 December 1776
The General, with the utmost sincerity and affection, thanks the Officers and soldiers for their spirited and gallant behavior at Trenton yesterday. It is with inexpressible pleasure that he can declare, that he did not see a single instance of bad behavior in either officers or privates; and that if any fault could be found, it proceeded from a too great eagerness to push forward upon the Enemy." (https://founders.archives.gov/)
January 4, 2026
Battle of Princeton
Princeton Battlefield State Park
500 Mercer Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
The 2nd New Jersey flag will be flying on the field as we reenact the Battle of Princeton. A key victory for the Continental Army, the event renewed confidence in Washington, rekindled support for American independence, and increased recruitment in the spring. ​​
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