01/03/2026
MERCER COUNTY is where it's at! Please come out and join us!
The Mercer County Military Action Council will be presenting a wreath and showing support as we recognize these important milestones in MERCER COUNTY!
Planning on attending the annual reenactment of the Battle of Princeton tomorrow, Sunday,, Jan. 4? Here’s everything you need to know! 🇺🇸
⚔️ The reenactment of the Battle of Princeton begins at 9:45 a.m. with narration audible in all viewing areas. A new elevated viewing area will be available at the North Fence.
🇺🇸 Stop by the registration tent, where children can receive a souvenir American flag. Free coffee and hot chocolate will also be available.
🚗 Parking within Princeton Battlefield State Park is limited and reserved for reenactors, volunteers and visitors who require accessible parking. Street parking near the Battlefield is available along Mercer Road and on side streets. Off-site parking is available at Marquand Park, the Institute for Advanced Study and the Historical Society of Princeton. Princeton residents are encouraged to walk to the Battlefield.
🚌 Shuttle buses will run between the Princeton Battlefield and the West Garage at Princeton University (next to the NJ Transit Princeton Station). A sheltered waiting area will be available and Princeton Battlefield Society volunteers will be on site to assist.
Ready to experience the Battle of Princeton on the historic ground where American independence was fought for and won? Join us on Jan. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Princeton Battlefield State Park. Advanced registration is recommended. Tickets are $10 per adult, with free entry for children under 15 and active military members.
This annual event is made possible in partnership with the Princeton Battlefield Society.
🔗 Learn more and register at pbs1777.org/experiencethebattle/
The United States will mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites will celebrate the milestone year with reenactments, interpretive programs, hiking challenges, restoration of historic structures, new visitor centers and more. Learn about upcoming events and how to join in on the celebrations at dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/discover-history/united-states-250/.