princeton battlefield state park

I've visited this spot many times and will continue to do so. There's a great deal of American history living here, and the whole family will enjoy the visit. It's past time to freshen up the house, though. You can't let old buildings go without repair for long. Well worth a trip.

Highly recommend you visit the battlefield on any trip to Princeton. Be sure to visit the Clark House museum and walk the footpaths in the Institute woods behind

Good place for pic nic during spring or summer.Its complicated for parking your car, since there is no parking lot, but its possible to park close to the road.

I live in the area so this is a favorite spot to visit in the warm months for some history and a picnic. Generally not a lot of people, even on weekends and you can do some hiking or walk the fields and take in nice views. They do have a few signs to tell of the events that happened so long ago and also of the death of Gen Mercer for which the county and multiple places in the area are named for. Monmouth Battlefield gets more attention but Princeton is worth a visit also.

The Princeton Battlefield Park is a beautiful and historically interesting place. My family has visited it many times for walks in the woods, historical reenactment events, and for an evocative reminder to my son of our nation's history. On my last trip to it, however, my son, dog, and I had a worrying encounter with a man on a motorcycle, who pulled up while we were getting into our car to drive away. The man didn't bother us, even though we were the only other people there on a beautiful, sunny and breezy August morning. He was holding a handgun, though, and he kept it held tightly in his hand while he stood on the pathway that we'd just exited. We drove off safely, alerting the police, but we were very grateful that we didn't encounter him earlier, while we were walking on the beautiful and secluded woodland trails next to the historic battlefield. The police were extremely alert and responsive, so I hope that our experience will not be repeated for any visitors in the future. It's a beautiful park, which has always felt safe before, and it deserves better.

We enjoyed visiting this historic spot in American history while touring this beautiful area in New Jersey. So much history for you to enjoy!

Our visit was on a special occasion, the Encampment. As a result there were a lot of activities and the Clarke house was open all day. I don't know how it would be on a regular day.The encampment also had demonstrations; artillery, marching, musket and cooking. Also provided interpretive commentary on the Battle, life styles, etc. Had a marching and drill practice for the kids that my granddaughter enjoyed. Vendors and food sales were there that day, but not normally.The conditions of the grounds and parking were good and there was a good crowd. Was a little disappointed with the exterior condition of the Clarke house.

My fiancé and I had our engagement photos taken here, which was extremely special. This is a wonderful place for picnics in the Spring to early Fall. A beautiful place for walks during sunrise in the Fall as well. It's a major landmark in Princeton!

Taking a short drive out of Princeton, down Mercer St. You will soon come upon the Princeton battlefield. On either side of Mercer is an expanse of Open field, representing the battlefield for the battle of Princeton. With Princeton behind you you will have the Mercer Oak on your left and I colonnade on your right. Colonnade is famous mostly for people who want to have their pictures taken after a wedding. The Mercer Oak, which today looks pathetically small, is the location where Gen. Mercer had been taken to die, during this battle. Formerly, the actual Mercer Oak was actually the oak which he was placed under. What is there now, is a seedling growing from that original tree. This is a place that should inspire some nod to history and yet It is so enjoyable in the present. The day that I drove through, they were doing a reenactment of the battle between the Redcoats and the dribs and drabs of the American army. During that battle, the wounded soldiers, both British and American were taken to the Quaker meeting house and laid on the wooden benches and nursed by the Quakers. I am using "A Princeton guide; walks, drives and commentary" by Cynthia Gooding and Mercedes Rogers. Enjoy.

Just that we went on the anniversary of the battle.....it was 5 degrees and a foot of snow. Clark farm house was closed, but my kids had a great time and walking the grounds on the snow, was pretty cool.

We are so thankful this area has taken care to preserve and present all the history of the area. Surreal to walk on ground where blood was shed when fighting for our independence.

You can't miss the Mercer Oak. It is not just as they left it but, it is correctly kept. The old Mercer oak is reported to be where General Mercer died during the battle.

The Princeton Battlefield State Park is an excellent place to take your family, especially on a day of reenactment which is usually a yearly affair. During these reenactments there are usually groups selling food. Other than at reenactments there is no food available. The Trent House when open is a great source of history for families to share. Many people use this beautiful park as a place to hike or jog.

The Battlefield consists essentially of a large open field with the Clark House at one end and some informational signs sprinkled about. One can get a feel for what happened there in the Revolution. However, to really get a feel for the place arrange to be there when there are folks in period dress cooking, carding wool, firing cannons and telling of the battles that preceded and followed the events that occurred here. Excellent on a seasonably warm day in the fall.

Although the beautiful tree that capped the scenery of this field was majestic and meaningful the history remains of what occurred here durning our fight for our freedoms.