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Living History: George Washington's Encampment

  • Thomas Baird Homestead 24 Baird Road Millstone Township, NJ, 08535 United States (map)

Millstone Township and Friends of Millstone Township Historic Properties is gearing up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, and we’ve asked George Washington and the 1st NJ Regiment to come celebrate with us!

Come meet George and Martha Washington, Washington’s enslaved cook Hannah Till, and the members of the 1st NJ Regiment. Participate in a musket drill. Learn about people from Millstone’s past who participated in the War for American Independence. Visit a field hospital. Discover 18th-century field cooking, laundry and food rations. Listen to 18th-century music. Visit with farm animals. The event is family friendly with activities for people of all ages.

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