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The American Revolution Begins
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War -
William Franklin
William Franklin was appointed as the Royal Governor of New Jersey, due to his father's influence with the British Prime Minister.William Franklin continued as governor until January of 1776, -
Our First Flag
The 1st revolutionary flag displayed -
Retreat. The British Are Coming
British soldiers under Charles Cornwallis captured Fort Lee after a hasty retreat by the American soldiers stationed there under the command of General Nathanael Greene. After gaining control of the Manhattan area, the British ferried up the Hudson River in barges. Washington had dashed off to warn the Americans about the advancing British, and the fort was evacuated. Much equipment and supplies were captured by the British. -
The Middlebrook Encampment
This event provided a strategic, protected position that ultimately contributed to the army’s success.Its position provided a natural fortress not only protecting the Continental Army but also overlooking the plains towards New Brunswick, where the British forces were stationed in 1777. -
The Battles of Trenton and Princeton
Washington won the battle of Trenton, this was a battle that the British strategy from offense to defense; -
Battle of Bound Brook: A Suprise 4 Part Attack
was a surprise attack conducted by British and Hessian forces against a Continental Army outpost at Bound Brook, New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War. The British objective of capturing the entire garrison was not met, although prisoners were taken. The American commander, Major General Benjamin Lincoln, left in great haste, abandoning papers and personal effects. -
The Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth, which demonstrated the Continental army’s ability to stand toe to toe with the British army as an equal.
