Tour Overview
On December 25, 1776, General George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River to attack Crown forces in Trenton. This bold decision marked the beginning of a period known today as the Ten Crucial Days, which culminated in the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777. This driving tour is approximately 25 miles long and starts at the site where Washington crossed the Delaware into New Jersey. It features key sites in Trenton and ends at the historic road to Princeton. Users may then access the Princeton Battlefield Tour on this app for a walking tour of the battleground.
Stops
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Stop 1: Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA)
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Stop 2: Washington’s Crossing State Park (NJ)
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Stop 3: Old Barracks Museum
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Stop 4: Trenton Monument
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Stop 5: Assunpink Creek Marker
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Stop 6: Alexander Douglass House
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Stop 7: Quaker Road
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Stop 8: Updike Farm
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