Washington Crossing the Delaware

Trenton Battlefield

Renowned for Gen. George Washington's daring crossing of the Delaware River on a frigid Christmas night, Trenton marked the start of the Ten Crucial Days—a series of bold victories that reignited hope in the Revolutionary cause. Following the devastating loss of New York to Gen. Charles Cornwallis and his British forces, the triumph at Trenton revitalized the morale of the Continental Army and proved that victory against the powerful British military was possible.

Trenton Battlefield Monument Aerial
Christopher Gentile

The city of Trenton has grown significantly over the centuries, and much of the area where the Battle of Trenton took place is now covered by modern streets, buildings, and other infrastructure. Some key historic sites remain preserved, such as the Trenton Battle Monument, which marks the location of American artillery during the battle, and the Old Barracks Museum, which was used by Hessian troops before the attack. These sites, along with historical markers and interpretive displays, help visitors understand the battle's significance despite the loss of much of the original battlefield.

Old Barracks Museum
William M. Brown

Trenton Battlefield: What's Nearby

Trenton, NJ
Rev War  |  Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, Bristol, Pennsylvania (PA-35)
Bristol, PA
Grand Army of The Republic Civil War Museum and Library
Philadelphia, PA
Rev War  |  Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA-63)
Philadelphia, PA
African American Museum in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Rev War  |  Museum
Museum of the American Revolution
Philadelphia, PA
Rev War  |  Marker
Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier, Philadelphia, PA
Phila, PA
Rev War  |  Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, Elizabeth, New Jersey (NJ-3)
Elizabeth, NJ
Rev War  |  Museum
Battle of Connecticut Farms and Liberty Hall Museum
Union, NJ
Rev War  |  Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, Jersey City, New Jersey (NJ-121)
Jersey City, NJ
Rev War  |  Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, Wilmington, Delaware (DE-87)
Wilmington, DE
Rev War  |  Museum
Daughters of the American Revolution Van Bunschooten Museum
Wantage, NJ
Civil War  |  Fort
Fort Delaware State Park
Delaware City, DE
Rev War  |  Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, Gap, Pennsylvania (PA-171)
Gap, PA
Rev War  |  Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, Greenwich, Connecticut (CT-154)
Greenwich, CT
Rev War  |  Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, Havre de Grace, Maryland (MD-10)
Havre de Grace, MD
Rev War  |  Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, West Point, New York (NY-73)
West Point, NY
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
New Windsor , NY
Rev War  |  Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, Norwalk, Connecticut (CT-98)
Norwalk, CT
Rev War  |  Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, Beacon, New York (NY-77)
Beacon, NY

Preservation

The 91ÇÑ×Ó and our members would like to save land at Trenton Battlefield.

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Related Battles

New Jersey | December 26, 1776
Result: American Victory
Estimated Casualties
910
American
5
British
905