#Monmouth Battlefield State Park

[ashmarie1687]

I just want to throw it out there that if tomorrow’s episode is the Battle of Monmouth, please know that the battle was fought in June 1778 and was the hottest battle of the war with temps near 100. From the last episode they clearly filmed in winter and while I get historical accuracy is always squishy in Hollywood, seeing one’s breath during what was the hottest battle is going to rub me the wrong way. Especially since my work is in a National Heritage Area that includes Monmouth Battlefield State Park. These are my comments as a fan of the show and a historian.

Also, revisit Stay Alive from Hamilton. Again, not 100% accurate but mentions the heat.

[gracehosborn]

What's the itinerary? 👀

Hi, Anon! Happy to share.

My dream American Revolution trip itinerary, just including my must-sees, and a rough idea of transportation (still working on food stops and slipping in other points of interest):

Day 1:

Early morning flight to Boston, MA

Stay in Boston for 3 nights, 4 days

Rental car for Day 2 and 3

Boston Massacre Site

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Bunker Hill Museum and Monument

Old North Church & Historic Site

Day 2:

Paul Revere House

Lexington Battle Green Tour, Lexington MA

Drive from Boston

Old North Bridge, Concord MA

Drive from Lexington

Day 3:

Adams National Historic Park, Quincy MA

Drive from Boston

General Nathaniel Greene Homestead, Coventry RI

Drive from Adams NHP

Day 4:

Early morning train/bus to Albany, NY

Stay in Albany 2 nights, 3 days

Rental car for Day 4 and 5

Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater NY

Drive from Albany

Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga NY

Drive from Saratoga NHP

Day 5:

Schuyler Mansion tour

Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, Newbrugh NY

Drive from Albany

John Jay Homestead, Katonah NY

Drive from Washington Headquarters Newbrugh

Day 6:

Early morning train from Albany to New York City, NY

Stay in New York City for 4 nights, 5 days

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Morris-Jumel Mansion

Day 7:

City Hall Park

Federal Hall

Fraunces Tavern Museum

Trinity Church & Cemetary

Day 8:

Museum of the City of New York

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Day 9:

Van Cortlandt House Museum

Central Park

New York Historical Society Museum & Library

Weehawken Dueling Grounds/Hamilton Park, Weehawken, NJ

Take ferry to and from

Day 10:

Train/bus to Princeton, NJ

Stay in Princeton 2 nights, 3 days

Rental car for Day 11

Princeton Battlefield State Park

Day 11:

Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ

Drive from Princeton

Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown NJ (Includes: Ford Mansion/Washington’s Headquarters, Schuyler-Hamilton House, Jockey Hollow)

Drive from Monmouth Battlefield Park

Day 12:

Early train/bus to Trenton, NJ

Old Barracks Museum

Washington Crossing Park, Washington Crossing, PA

Train/bus from Trenton

Train/Bus from Washington Crossing to Philadelphia PA

Stay in Philadelphia 3 nights, 4 days

Rental car for Day 15 and 16

Day 13:

Independence Hall

Liberty Bell Center

First Bank of the United States

Carpenter’s Hall

Day 14:

Museum of the American Revolution

Elfreth’s Alley Museum

Day 15:

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Drive from Philadelphia

Moland House (Washington Headquarters), Warwick Township PA

Drive from Valley Forge NHP

Peter Wentz Farmstead (Washington Headquarters), Lansdale PA

Drive from Moland House

Day 16:

Cliveden of the National Trust (Chew House)

Drive from Philadelphia

Brandywine Battlefield (park), Chadds Ford PA

Drive from Cliveden

Afternoon or evening train from Philadelphia to Alexandria, VA

Stay in Alexandria for 2 nights, 3 days

Rental car for Day 18

Day 17:

George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Train/bus from Alexandria, VA

National Archives Museum, Washington DC

Train/bus from Alexandria, VA

Day 18:

James Madison’s Montpelier, Montpelier Station, VA

Drive from Alexandria, VA

Evening train from Alexandria to Williamsburg, VA

Stay in Williamsburg 2 nights

Day 19:

Colonial Williamsburg

Day 20:

Yorktown Battlefield

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Train/bus/taxi from Williamsburg

Day 21:

Fly from Williamsburg to Charleston, SC

Stay in Charleston for 4 nights, 5 days

Rental car for Days 22-24

South Carolina Historical Society Museum

Day 22:

Savannah History Museum, Savannah GA

Battlefield Park Heritage Center, Savannah GA

Drive from Charleston

Day 23:

Cowpens National Battlefield, Cowpens SC

Drive from Charleston

Eutaw Springs Battlefield Park, Eutawville SC

Drive from Cowpens

Day 24:

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Mempkin Abbey (site of Laurens family graves)

Day 25:

Fly home from Charleston SC

[illimitable-freedom]

oh boy, this is great timing because I just wrapped up an Amrev-focused trip to Philadelphia/Princeton/Trenton! If you want to meet other history minded people especially, Patriots Week (basically between Christmas and New Years) has a bunch of cool stuff going on. My apologies if anything on the below list has already been mentioned:

I'm going to include battlefields on this list, but that's not everyone's jam so I'll put them in italics.

Ten Crucial Days

This is a thing local historians came up with to describe the period from Dec 25 1776 - Jan 4 1777, the nadir of the war for the revolutionaries.

Crossing of the Delaware Reenactment. Highly recommended, but very popular! There are two crossing (attempts) every yer in December. There are two state parks here, one on the Pennsylvania side and one on the NJ side, so it's worth a visit even if you can't make a crossing. Washington Crossing Park (PA). Washington Crossing State Park (NJ) has a nice little museum of Ten Crucial Days and NJ in the revolution more generally. It also has a museum at the Johnson Ferry House although it wasn't open when we were there.

Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ. Used during the French & Indian War to house British troops and then later used as a "hospital" during the Revolution by the Americans. Neat exhibits + a nice tour.

Trenton Battlefield. We did a guided tour during Patriots Week, it was great. The battle takes place in the city so the whole tour is along sidewalks. Trenton Historical Society has a nice guide if you're doing it on your own.

Princeton Battlefield. Small battlefield, plus a little museum inside the historic Clarke House. There is also a (very strange) battle monument in downtown Princeton.

Stony Brook/Quaker Meeting House near Princeton Battlefield.

Monmouth Battlefield. This isn't part of the Ten Crucial Days but it's only a ~30 minute drive away. Much larger than Princeton, be prepared to walk a lot and read some slightly confusing maps. Nice visitors' center/museum. I liked the display where you could pick up replica cannonballs to see how heavy they were.

Philadelphia

We did a few Philadelphia stops during our trip, but it could definitely be a trip on its own! If you go to Independence Hall and walk in any direction you'll probably find something. But here are the highlights:

Independence Hall National Park. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Visitors Center, President's House Exhibit, etc.

Museum of the American Revolution. Mix of war and social history, see Washington's War Tent (for about 60 seconds before they put it back behind a curtain). Best to buy your tickets on the website in advance. Great museum.

Carpenter's Hall, meeting place of the first continental congress.

Graff Declaration House. I don't think I've ever been in Philly when it was actually open to the public, but you can read the sign on the outside.

Tadeusz Kosciuszko Nat'l Memorial. Open seasonally on Weekends. Just down the street from the Polish-American Historical Center

Washington Square & Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier

Hopefully this link doesn't die: https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/the-historic-american-revolution-trail-of-greater-philadelphia/

National Constitution Center. not revolution-focused or even 18th-century focused, this museum covers the constitution and its interpretations throughout its life. However, the "Signers' Room", which has life-size bronzes of every person present at the signing of the Constitution, is pretty cool.

Germantown and Siege of Philadelphia. I couldn't find a specific location for these but if you're into battlefields there is more info here.

American Philosophical Society. Revolution-adjacent, but I still thought it worth including.

Valley Forge (not really in Philadelphia, but very important)

Brandywine Battlefield. In Chadds Ford, PA

New York/New Jersey

New York City- Most of the old stuff has been torn down, but if you happen to be there, I recommend Fraunces Tavern. Just across the water in New Jersey is the Weehawken Dueling Grounds where Hamilton and Burr dueled.

Morristown National Park, where Washington's Army spent the winter of 1779-1780

New York Campaigns. Saratoga, Ticonderoga, West Point, etc. etc. Revolutionary War Trail Map (NY)

Boston (& Surroundings)

Lexington & Concord/Minute Man National Park

USS Constitution not built until 1797 but still cool.

Freedom Trail. They literally have a red line painted on the ground, you follow that line, it takes you to the most important sites.

Bunker Hill Monument (see freedom trail website)

The South (excluding Virginia)

Guilford Courthouse Battlefield

Battle of Cowpens

Moore's Creek Battlefield. Probably the best-done, best-explained battlefield I've ever been to.

Virginia (but not yet mentioned):

Ash-lawn Highland (James Monroe's House)

More Resources:

List of battles in the American Revolution from West Point, if you want to do a whole battle-centric road trip.

Revolutionary War Battle Map from American Battlefields Trust

My new goal in life is to travel to different cities for full on history tours. I wanna go to the places where all the shit went down. Right now I want to do full educational excursions in

Philly (Obviously)

Boston

New York

Richmond, Williamsburg, and Charlottesville

London

Paris

For locals and people who have been to these places, what is an absolute MUST for history nerds? I want to see and learn as much as possible, meet more people in the history community, and broaden my horizons.

Also, if there are cities I’m missing here significant to amrev, please tell me!

[whilereadingandwalking]

We visited Monmouth Battlefield State Park and it was beautiful and full of autumn leaves.

[dendroica]

Green Stink Bug, Chinavia hilaris (by me)

[thehistorygirlnj]

The Craig House, located at Monmouth Battlefield in Freehold Township, #NewJersey. During the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse, this house, built circa 1746, was the home of John and Ann Craig and their three children. It was used as a hospital by the British forces during the battle, which took place June 28, 1778. #nj #njhistory #SpreadTheHistory #historygirl #history #archi_ologie #architecture #travelblog #travelblogger #blogger #blog #history #ushistory #americanhistory #explorenj #njspots #jerseycollective #journeythroughjersey #freeholdtownship #freeholdtownshipnnj #RevWar #americanrevolution #battleofmonmouth #monmouthcounty #craighouse #njstateparks #deserve2preserve (at Monmouth Battlefield State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIw2yGAj3xQ/?igshid=p830uzrnoen6

[eme-the-one-blog]

Hallo, sir #monmouthbattlefield #americanrevolution #nj #newjersey #pic #monmouth #crossroadsoftherevolution #baronvonsteuben (at Monmouth Battlefield State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3w-_KH-_j/?igshid=856uodctqgt7

[myhauntedsalem]

Each state in the USA has it’s own tales of haunted hotels, houses, and various other places. But each state has what is considered their “most haunted” spot. What is your state’s most haunted place? 1. Alabama - Sloss Furnaces (Birmingham) 2. Alaska - UAA’s Wendy Williamson Auditorium (Anchorage) 3. Arizona - Bird Cage Theater (Tombstone) 4. Arkansas - The Crescent Hotel (Eureka Springs) 5. California - Alcatraz Island (San Francisco) 6. Colorado - The Stanley Hotel (Estes Park) 7. Connecticut - Seaside Sanatorium (Waterford) 8. Delaware - Fort Delaware (Pea Patch Island) 9. Florida - Florida Theatre (Jacksonville) 10. Georgia - Kennesaw House (Marietta) 11. Hawaii - ‘lolani Place (Honolulu) 12. Idaho - Old Idaho State Penitentiary (Boise) 13. Illinois - Congress Plaza Hotel (Chicago) 14. Indiana - French Lick Springs Hotel (French Lick) 15. Iowa - Villisca Ax Murder House (Villisca) 16. Kansas - The Sallie House (Atchison) 17. Kentucky - Waverly Hills Sanatorium (Louisville) 18. Louisiana - The Myrtles Plantation (St. Francisville) 19. Maine - Wood Island Lighthouse (Wood Island) 20. Maryland - Antietam Battlefield (Sharpsburg) 21. Massachusetts - The Lizzie Borden House (Fall River) 22. Michigan - Henderson Castle (Kalamazoo) 23. Minnesota - Forepaugh’s Restaurant (St. Paul) 24. Mississippi - Cedar Grove Mansion (Vicksburg) 25. Missouri - Lemp Mansion (St. Louis) 26. Montana - The University of Montana (Missoula) 27. Nebraska - Nebraska State Capitol (Lincoln) 28. Nevada - Virginia City 29. New Hampshire - Pine Hill Cemetery (Hollis) 30. New Jersey - Seabrook-Wilson House (Port Monmouth) 31. New Mexico - Highway 666 32. New York - The Amityville Horror House (Amityville) 33. North Carolina - Brown Mountain Lights (Burke and Caldwell Counties) 34. North Dakota - Liberty Memorial Building (Bismarck) 35. Ohio - The Ridges (Athens) 36. Oklahoma - Skirvin Hotel (Oklahoma City) 37. Oregon - McMenamin’s White Eagle Saloon (Portland) 38. Pennsylvania - Gettysburg Battlefields (Gettysburg) 39. Rhode Island - The Ladd School (Exeter) 40. South Carolina - Old Charleston Jail (Charleston) 41. South Dakota - Bullock Hotel (Deadwood) 42. Tennessee - Loretta Lynn Plantation House (Hurricane Mills) 43. Texas - The Alamo (San Antonio) 44. Utah - Westminster College (Salt Lake City) 45. Vermont - The University of Vermont (Burlington) 46. Virginia - Ferry Plantation House (Virginia Beach) 47. Washington - The Palace Hotel (Port Townshend) 48. West Virginia - West Virginia State Penitentiary (Moundsville) 49. Wisconsin - Summerwind Mansion (West Bay Lake) 50. Wyoming - Wyoming Frontier Prison (Rawlins)

[archatlas]

Hey archy do you have any examples of visitor centers for national parks?

Here are some examples of visitor centers for national parks:

Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center ARKÍS architects

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Safdie Rabines Architects 

Wasit Natural Reserve Visitor Centre X Architects

Monmouth Battlefield State Park Visitor Center ikon.5 architects

Karijini Visitor Centre Woodhead International BDH

[craftontempel]

#photography #traintrestle (at Monmouth Battlefield State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLkien0sMG-/?igshid=7aaa0ir5e4dh

[tallahasseeinfo]

Things To Do In Tallahassee

Tallahassee, Florida is a beautiful vacation or winter destination for visitors. Its spectacular scenery, architectural grandeur and festivals add to its charm. Visitors can take part in activities such as horseback riding, snorkeling, hiking, scuba diving, golfing and swimming. Many attractions like the Kennedy Center, Citibank Gardens, the AP Writers Festival, the Florida Renaissance Festival and Tallahassee Country Club are popular among tourists. If you want to go away from the hustle and bustle of city life, here are some things to do in Tallahassee.

o Take pleasure in the canopy roads around the city and take pleasure in the Tallahassee National Historic Landmark. The magnificent old buildings along the roads make Tallahassee one of the best cities in United States to spend your holiday. The capital city has the restored Historic Capitol Building, now a modern museum with exhibits on national history. The 1970s Capitol Tower offers scenic city views from its twenty-twond-level observation deck.

o Mowgloon and Tallahassee wildlife trail bring about an experience of a lifetime. Mowgloon is a network of nature trails, where visitors can explore the rich fauna and flora of Tallahassee. The preserve provides opportunities to view rare animals like sloths, foxes, deer, elk and many more. Located within Mowgloon National Landmark, this is a wonderful place for families to spend time.

o If you are a history buff, you should visit Tallahassee Civil War battlefields and historic Civil War sites. Tallahassee battlefields is home to many Civil War sites, including Tallahassee National Cemetery. This is a great way for you to spend time at the battlefields. Tallahassee Civil War battlefields, like the Monmouth Historic State Park, are the only two areas in Florida state parks that house civil war battlefields. Other national parks in Florida contain Civil War battlefields too.

o Enjoy walking trails while staying at one of Tallahassee's hotels. Several Tallahassee hotels offer walking trails around the lake. Lake Eola and the nearby Nantahala Outdoor Activity Center are perfect destinations for walking. The two lakes are full of wildlife species. You can see wild ducks, egrets, herons, deer, pheasant, raccoons and more. You can also enjoy water activities such as kayaking, boating, swimming, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing, kite surfing, or just taking a walk near the water.

o Visit Tallahassee's major historical sites. The main historic areas in Tallahassee are the capital city of the state, the plantation-based St. Marks Church, Martin H. King Historical Site, the birthplace of our state's first governor, the William Mitchell House and the National Tallahassee Visitors Center. These sites will help you gain an understanding of Tallahassee history.

o Visit the national historic registry. The registry features a national register of historic places, including battlefields, Civil War sites, parks and monuments. You can register your interests and hobbies online. Visitors can register to take a free tour of the national historic register.

o There are several Tallahassee travel packages that you can choose from. The USFWS Tallahassee Florida offers vacation packages to accommodate all your needs when you visit Tallahassee. These vacation packages include room rents, car rentals, boat charters, swimming lessons, and the access to the Tallahassee Florida wildlife refuge and the national historic site.

o Experience the outdoors with a Tallahassee hiking adventure. There are numerous hiking trails in Tallahassee. You can find easy walking trails that allow you to explore the rich culture of Tallahassee. Some of these trails are maintained by the Florida Department of Parks and Wildlife. Other hiking trails in Tallahassee include the Tallahassee Highlands Trail, the South Tallahassee Trail, the East Branch Trail and the West Branch Trail.

o You can also visit the Tallahassee museum and the Tallahassee Science Museum. The Tallahassee science museum is home to numerous exhibits and informative collections. In the summer, the museum presents free live tours of the city. The Tallahassee museum also offers several events that interest children and families. You can find a free summer family tour during the month of June.

o Take a Tallahassee cruise. There are several cruises operating in Tallahassee. You can find one that lets you stay on a ship that capsizes and returns to land. There are Tallahassee cruises running every day of the week, every month of the year. You can get a Tallahassee cruise that takes you on a two-day cruise through the Tallahassee canal, up to the Science Center and up to the Gulf of Mexico.

[whilereadingandwalking]

We found these three trees growing in a perfect triangle at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, and I swear there must be some kind of magical portal at its center.

[dendroica]

Winged Sumac, Rhus copallinum (by me)

[thehistorygirlnj]

Statue of Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand Steuben, more commonly known as General Baron von Steuben at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan, #NewJersey. He served as Inspector General and a Major General of the Continental Army during the #RevolutionaryWar. He is credited with being one of the fathers of the Continental Army in teaching them the essentials of military drills, tactics, and disciplines, which were used to oppose the British Army at the Battle of Monmouth, on June 28, 1778. The statue was erected in 2004 by the Steuben Society of America and the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield. #nj #njhistory #SpreadTheHistory #historygirl #history #travelblog #travelblogger #blogger #blog #history #ushistory #americanhistory #explorenj #njspots #jerseycollective #journeythroughjersey #RevWar #americanrevolution #battleofmonmouth #monmouthcounty #njstateparks #statepark #battlefield #monmouthbattlefield #manalapan #manalapannj #statue #baronvonsteuben (at Monmouth Battlefield State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzEn8RTn4li/?igshid=1a5phoufv8pr2

[timeispoetry]

Children of the corn. #almostautumn (at Monmouth Battlefield State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFaIbbjgIoU/?igshid=1ppqb0kljyoir

[archinect]

Monmouth Battlefield State Park Visitor Center by ikon.5 architects https://arcnct.co/3cJD7L2