Princeton Public Library
Community Resource File

Princeton Battlefield State Park (CRF ID #583)

ALTERNATE NAME
Thomas Clarke House

ADDRESS
500 Mercer Road
Princeton, NJ 08540-4810

PHONE
609-921-0074

FAX
609-921-0074

EMAIL
pbsp@aol.com

URL
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/parks/prince.htm

ADMINISTRATOR
John K. Mills, Curator

HOURS
PARK:
Dawn to dusk/7 days a week
CLARKE HOUSE MUSEUM:
WED-SAT: 10:00 AM - 12 NOON; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SUN: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MON-TUE: Closed

DESCRIPTION
A 75-acre historical park operated by the New Jersey State Division of Parks and Forestry that commemorates the site of the Battle of Princeton, a famous battle of the American Revolution, which occurred in January of 1777. It is also the site of the Clarke House Museum which contains period furniture and Revolutionary War exhibits. Admission is free.

PROGRAMS
Educational Programs and Tours: Includes Thomas Clarke House Museum tours and various 18th century programs held throughout the year, such as holiday celebrations, military encampments, and domestic skills demonstrations. Call 609-921-0074 for details.

Princeton Battlefield Society: An organization which works for the preservation of the battlefield, by aiding in archeological investigations, improving park grounds and buildings and conducting research on the site's historical background.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Various events during the year

SUBJECT
RECREATION
CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES

DATE MODIFIED
04-11-06