Crossroads of The Revolution Events & Sojourn

Get Revolutionary at this month's Heritage Partner events Explore these events at our partners in the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area. Visit our website and Facebook page for even more activities through the month.

Battle of Chestnut Neck Memorial Event in Port Republic October 6 at 10:30 a.m. Salute the heroism of the local militia in facing British forces who attacked the South Jersey privateer base at Chestnut Neck 240 years ago. More information.

Walking Tour of Monmouth Battlefield and tour the Craig House in Manalapan October 7 at 1:30 p.m.   Meet a guide at Monmouth Battlefield State Park Visitor Center for a guided tour of the Revolution's longest battle, then visit the historic Craig House. More information.

Lord Stirling 1770s Festival at the Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge October 7 at 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hear the town crier, watch Revolutionary War detachments maneuver, and ask questions as colonial craftspeople ply their trades on the estate of Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling. More information.

George Washington's Military Leadership: lecture at Fort Lee Historic Park in Fort Lee October 14 at 2:00 p.m. Historian Dr. Ed Lengel discusses Washington's strategic vision for winning the war without losing the American people or hopes for future prosperity, in this talk suitable for all ages. More information.

The latest issue of Sojourn - the South Jersey History periodical has an essay about Red Bank Battlefield for all of you fans of that historic site (I am one)  However, there is a correction, one of the volunteers has done extensive research on the African Americans who served with the Rhode Island Regiment, including, as I recall, pension records, and although the author of the piece is a renowned expert on South Jersey history, he claims there is no proof that African American soldiers served at Red Bank, and we think there is reason to believe they did!  This is important African American history!  You can get Sojourn at 2nd Time Around Bookstore in Rancocas Woods and from amazon, and probably other places, but those are the places where I have bought it!  It is a great read!