#52WeeksofAdventureNJ Week 40: Princeton Battlefield State Park In one of the fiercest battles of the American Revolution, American troops under General George Washington surprised and defeated a force of British Regulars on the morning of January 3, 1777. American soldiers, pushed back by a strong British assault, were rallied by Washington who rode his horse between the British and American lines, leading his men to his first field victory over British troops. The Battle of Princeton capped 10

Take a step back in time with a visit to Princeton Battlefield State Park. Visitors to Princeton Battlefield are now guided through the battlefield with new interpretive panels made possible through a partnership between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, American Battlefield Trust and the Princeton Battlefield Society. The highlight of these new exhibits is the “battle window” near the historic Clarke House. This unique feature showcases a portion of James Peale’s famous pai