Location
Hillside Farm
Hopewell, NJ
Cost
Free
Additional Information
Age recommendation: All Ages
Description
To kick off the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, D&R Greenway Land Trust is hosting a reenactment party at the location of the Continental Army’s three-day encampment.
In the hot summer months of June 1778, over 10,000 Continental Soldiers encamped in Hopewell for three days on the road to what would be known as the Battle of Monmouth. There, Washington would prove the professionalism that the Continental Army gained during their winter training at Valley Forge. But for those three days, thousands of American patriots would rest and rejuvenate in beautiful Hopewell Valley from fighting for the independence of our country.
D&R Greenway will develop a short video with the help of dedicated Revolutionary War reenactors, the 3rd New Jersey Regiment, Jersey Greys. With the participation of archeologist and historian Dr. Richard Veit of Monmouth University and award-winning documentary filmmaker Zachary Smith, this video will help commemorate the 250th anniversary of our country. Once completed, the video will be shared with the public through D&R Greenway and with local public television stations. Guests are encouraged to dress for the time period to be featured in the video or come as they are to enjoy the celebration.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.