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Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth in Manalapan 2023

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  • As of June 3, 2023, these are the details that have been released about this event.

Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth

Each year the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield co-sponsors, with the DEP, State of New Jersey, an annual reenactment of the battle. The event is usually held on a weekend towards the end of June, in commemoration of the anniversary of the battle being fought on June 28, 1778. Hundreds of troops encamp at the park and recreate scenarios of the battle over the weekend. There are also numerous presentations and lectures, tours of the camps, and sutler area open to the public.

Come early for a full day of living history!

When is this event?

June 17, 2023 @ 9:00 am 5:00 pm

When is the raindate?

No rain date information has been provided.

Does this event repeat?

This event will be held on June 17, 18, 24, and 25, 2023.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

Outdoor

Is registration required?

No

Battle of Monmouth Activities

  • Demonstrations
  • Battle reenactments
  • Drills
  • Presentations
  • Walking tours

Entertainment Schedule

  • June 17, 2023 –
    • 9:00am – Camps open to the public
    • 10:30am – Continentals parade and drill (on hillside below Visitor Center)
    • 11:00am – British parade and drill (on hillside below Visitor Center)
    • 11:00am – Tour of Continental Camp (meet at von Steuben Statue)
    • 12:00pm – Mounted (horse) demonstration (on hillside below Visitor Center)
    • 12:30pm – Children’s musket drill (at flagpole near Visitor Center)
    • 1:30pm – Children’s cannon drill (plaza outside Visitor Center)
    • 2:30pm – Battle reenactment (battle area on hillside below Visitor Center)
    • 5:00pm – Camps close to public, Sutlers remain open
  • June 18, 2023 –
    • 9:00am – Camps open to the public
    • 10:00am – Court Martial of Continental Officer in Continental Camp
    • 11:00am – Artillery drill (on hillside below Visitor Center)
    • 11:00am – Tour of Continental Camp (meet at von Steuben Statue)
    • 12:00pm – TBA
    • 1:00pm – Children’s cannon drill (plaza outside Visitor Center)
    • 1:30pm – Battle reenactment (battle area on hillside below Visitor Center)
    • 2:45pm – Children’s musket drill (plaza outside Visitor Center)
    • 3:00pm – Camps close to public, Sutlers remain open
  • June 24, 2023 –
    • 12:15pm – Children’s cannon drill
    • 1:00pm – “Over Here Molly Pitcher!” presentation by living history historian Stacy Roth (Auditorium in Visitor Center)
    • 2:00pm – Walking tour of the battlefield, visiting the Hedgerow and the Parsonage. Meet at Visitor Center
    • 2:15pm – Children’s cannon drill
    • 2:45pm – Fife and drum program (outside Visitor Center)
  • June 25, 2023 –
    • 12:15pm – Children’s cannon drill
    • 1:00pm – “Over Here Molly Pitcher!” presentation by living history historian Stacy Roth (Auditorium in Visitor Center)
    • 2:00pm –
    • Tour to the north side of the battlefield, to visit the new Molly Pitcher overlook (starts at Visitor Center)
    • 2:15pm – Children’s cannon drill
    • 2:45pm – Fife and drum program (outside Visitor Center)

What is the admission price?

$10 donation per vehicle

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Where is this event happening?

This event is happening at

20 NJ-33 Business
Manalapan, New Jersey 07726 United States
(732) 462-9616
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