Princeton Public Library
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Old Barracks Museum (CRF ID #708)
ALTERNATE NAME
Old Barracks Association
ADDRESS
Barrack St.
Trenton, NJ 08608
PHONE
609-396-1776
609-777-4042 - Education office
609-777-3599 - Gift Shop
1-888-BARRACK
FAX
609-777-4000
EMAIL
barracks@voicenet.com
ADMINISTRATOR
Richard Patterson, Director
HOURS
DAILY: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Closed Jan 1, Easter, Thanksgiving, December 24 and 25.
DESCRIPTION
A museum that offers exhibit galleries, a living history program and a history lab featuring New Jersey's role in the American Revolution. The Barracks were originally built in 1758 by the colony of New Jersey to house British soldiers during the French and Indian War. It housed Hessians before the Battle of Trenton, and was used as a military hospital to inoculate soldiers against smallpox during much of the Revolutionary War. The museum also offers indoor or outdoor rental space for private events.
PROGRAMS
School Programs: An ongoing series of programs based on sound educational and historical research which are designed to meet New Jersey social studies curriculum guidelines.
Living History Programs: Programs which provide adults and children the opportunity to interact with living history interpreters.
Outreach Programs: Programs which are available to supplement group visits of either adults or children.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish, German
PUBLICATIONS
Printed Tour translations in Spanish, German and French
SPECIAL EVENTS
Throughout the year, including the Battles of Trenton Celebration each December. (www.tencrucialdays.com).
Summer Day Camp for children ages 9-12 (July/August)
Annual George Washington's Birthday Celebration on President's Day each February
SCHOLARSHIPS
Summer Day Camp free tuition for a one-week session based on financial need.
FOUNDED
1902
SUBJECT
CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
DATE MODIFIED
08-18-06