Friends of monmouth Battlefield

Schedule of Events 2015

Events in bold occur at Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Craig House Open on Sundays, 1-4 PM (April 12 to December 6)
Gift Shop at Visitor Center Open on Sundays, 1-4 PM
Civil War and Revolutionary War Encampments, yet to be scheduled

Jan 1, 2015 (Thu)

New Year’s Day Hike.
Walking tour of Perrine Hill.

See where Molly Pitcher fought.
Meet at Visitor Center at 11:00 A.M.
Jan 4, 2015 (Sun)

Driving tour of the battlefield.

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
Feb 1, 2015 (Sun)

Walking tour of the battlefield.

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
Feb 8, 2015 (Sun)

Program on the role of Black troops and Native Americans in the Battle of Monmouth.

Held at 2 PM at the Visitor Center Auditorium.
March 1, 2015 (Sun)

Walking tour of the battlefield.

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
March 11, 2015 (Wed)

General Meeting. Program on “Who Was Molly Pitcher?”

Meeting held at 7 PM at the main branch of the Monmouth County Library, Symmes Drive, Manalapan.
March 22, 2015 (Sun)

Visit the several sites claiming to be Molly Pitcher’s Well.

Drive to the heart of the battlefield to visit the different spots that have been claimed to be the location of Molly’s well. Tour will end at the new Molly Pitcher Overlook on Perrine Hill. Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
April 5, 2015 (Sun)

Walking tour of the battlefield

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
Craig House opens for the season (1-4 PM)
April 12, 2015 (Sun)

Driving tour of the battle area east of Freehold.

Visit seldom seen scenes of the morning portions of the battle (East Morass, Briar Hill, and the line of Lee’s retreat). Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
May 2, 2015 (Sat)

“Weekend in Old Monmouth County”
Open House at Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Visitor Center and Craig House, 10 AM to 4 PM


Walking tour of the battlefield

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM

Bird Walk. See the Flora and Fauna in the Park.

Meet at Visitor Center at 8 AM.
For information and registration 732-249-2670
May 3, 2015 (Sun)

“Weekend in Old Monmouth County”
Open House at Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Visitor Center and Craig House, 11 AM to 4 PM


Walking tour of the battlefield

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM
May 9, 2015 (Sat)

“Spirit of New Jersey” History Fair at Monmouth Battlefield State Park

May 10, 2015 (Sun)

Walking tour, “Defense of the Hedgerow.”

A study of troop positions during the fierce fighting at the Hedgerow late in the morning. Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
May 24, 2015 (Sun)

Memorial Day observance at the Park, 2 PM.

May 31, 2015 (Sun)

Special program on Molly Pitcher by living history historian Stacy Roth

2 PM at Visitor Center, followed by music of the Revolutionary War on Drum and Fife

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR DAYS IN MONMOUTH COUNTY
FOMB Programs June 3 to July 7, 2015

June 3, 2015 (Wed)

Program on General Charles Lee’s role at the battle.

Did he really deserve to be court-martialed? Based on new Biographical studies. Meeting held at 7 PM at the main branch of the Monmouth. County Library, Symmes Drive, Manalapan.
June 7, 2015 (Sun)

Walking tour of the battlefield (Hedge Row and Parsonage).

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
June 14, 2015 (Sun)

Driving tour to visit the Battle of Monmouth Monument in Freehold.

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
June 20, 2015 (Sat)

Annual reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth

Encampment and programs 10 AM-4 PM.
June 21, 2015 (Sun)

Annual reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth

Encampment and programs 10 AM-3 PM.
June 27, 2015 (Sat)

237th Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth.

Special programs and tours 10 AM-4 PM.
June 28, 2015 (Sun)

237th Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth.

Special programs and tours 11 AM-4PM.
July 4, 2015 (Sat)

Joint Program. “The Court Martial of Charles Lee,” by David Martin. “The Army Celebrates the 4th of July,” by George Dawson.

Held at 1:00 PM at the Buccleuch Mansion, Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick (located on Easton Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901).
July 5, 2015 (Sun)

12 Noon - Children’s cannon drill
1 PM - Program “Over Here Molly Pitcher” by living history interpreter Stacy Roth (in Visitor Center auditorium)
2 PM - Fife and Drum Tunes of the American Revolution
3 PM - Walking Tour of the Battlefield (meet at Visitor Center)

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August 2, 2015 (Sun)

Walking tour of the battlefield.

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
Sept 6, 2015 (Sun)

Walking tour of the battlefield.

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
Sept 13, 2015 (Sun)

Program on the role of the New Jersey

Brigade at the Battle of Monmouth. 2 PM at the Visitor Center Auditorium
Oct 4, 2015 (Sun)

Walking tour of the battlefield.

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
October 7, 2015 (Wed)

Program on the role of the Marquis de Lafayette and other French officers in the battle.

Meeting held at 7 PM at the main branch of the Monmouth County Library, Symmes Drive, Manalapan.
Nov 1, 2015 (Sun)

Walking tour of the battlefield.

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.
Dec 2, 2015 (Wed)

Annual business meeting

Meeting held at 7 PM at the main branch of the Monmouth County Library, Symmes Drive, Manalapan.
Dec 6, 2015 (Sun)

Walking tour of the battlefield.

Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM.

Craig House closes for the season.

The Visitor Center is open daily 9 AM to 4 PM, except for the following holidays
(the Park itself remains open):
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

The Park itself is open longer than the Visitor Center, but the hours are seasonal.
Call the Park office for current hours.

The Park’s physical address is 16 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ  07726.


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