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Princeton Battlefield State Park
ALTERNATE NAME
Thomas Clarke House
ADDRESS
500 Mercer Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
PHONE
609-921-0074
FAX
609-921-0074
INTERNET ADDRESS
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/parks/prince.htm
ADMINISTRATOR
John K. Mills, Curator
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.
FOUNDED
Park opened 1946
SUBJECTS
Recreation
Cultural Organizations
Environmental Organizations and Services
LAST UPDATED
3/08