Thomas Clarke, a Quaker farmer, acquired 200 acres in 1772 from his older brother William. He subsequently built a house and lived there with his sisters Sarah and Hannah as well as Susannah, a black woman enslaved by the Clarke Family. The Clarke farm includes the original two-story half-Georgian frame house and enlarged wing, the carriage barn and smokehouse. The house, consisting of seven rooms, is furnished in the period of the Revolution. Much of the original flooring, moldings and windows remain.
The historic Mercer Oak, believed to have been present during the Battle of Princeton, once stood on the battlefield near what is now Mercer Road. It collapsed from old age in March 2000. An offspring grown from an acorn of the Mercer Oak in 1981 now thrives next to the large stump of the original tree.
History/Nature Tours
Visitors may tour a number of the historical monuments located within the park, including: Princeton Battlefield, the Clarke House Museum, the Mercer Oak, the iconic Colonnade and the medallion, a stone patio marking the approximate gravesite of 21 British and 15 American soldiers killed in the battle.
The Princeton Battle Monument
The monument is located on state park property at the corner of Stockton Road and Nassau Street in Princeton borough. Built on the site of British defensive works it was designed by renowned sculptor Frederick MacMonnies and dedicated in 1922 by President Warren G. Harding.
The Stony Brook Friends Meetinghouse
Adjacent to the park, is the still active Friends Meetinghouse. Originally built in 1726, it was rebuilt in 1760 following a fire. Used as a barracks during part of the British occupation of Princeton in 1776, it also sheltered the wounded after the battle. The graveyard contains many unmarked graves of local Quakers as well as soldiers killed in the battle and the grave of Richard Stockton, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Hiking
A paved and gravel path travels the perimeter of the park. Adjacent to the park, the Institute Woods is comprised of a 589-acre mixed hardwood, wetlands and agricultural land with a variety of trails that are suitable for hiking. There are no specific ADA trails but most are level to slightly graded. Hiking trails lead to the Delaware and Raritan Canal.
Be Bear Aware
Black bears are found throughout New Jersey. Do not approach or attract bears by making food available. Feeding bears is dangerous and illegal. Never run from a bear! To report an aggressive bear, call 1-877-WARN-DEP (1-877-927-6337) immediately. Please report any damage or nuisance behavior to the park office. Visit the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife at www.njfishandwildlife.com for additional information on bear safety.
This park is a 300-acre Civil War historic site where a ragtag group of 700 Confederate old men and young boys beat the odds and held off an assault by 5,000 Union cavalry on a bridge of strategic importance to Gen. Lee's army, then under siege in Petersburg. Visit the Confederate earthworks and walk the historic bridge trail. Two visitor centers feature 2,300 square feet of exhibits on the area's rich Civil War heritage, Native American archaeological investigations, and wildlife and ecology of the park. The park includes a 1.2-mile self-guided trail through the battlefield and a .75-mile nature trail with two wildlife observation towers overlooking wetlands.
No overnight accommodations, however, the park is 20 minutes from Staunton River State Park (camping and cabins). For information on the availability of other parks' overnight accommodations, particular park amenities or to make a reservation, you can reserve online or call 1-800-933-PARK. Click here for park fees.
Rental rates for cabins and camping vary by season, offering and park. Rates are subject to verification by DCR's state parks reservations staff (1-800-933-PARK). First determine the season, which varies by park, then the rate. Click here for park fees. (This park has no overnight accommodations.)
The beautiful Staunton River flows by the park and makes for a good float trip. The river has numerous freshwater species and is a great spot for walleye and smallmouth bass anglers. Buggs Island Lake, known for great fishing, is a few miles downstream.
One shelter can be rented from 9 a.m. to dusk (all day). The only restroom available is located inside the Visitor Center, which is open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This large shelter accommodates up to 90 people and may be rented daily from April 1 to Nov. 1. Click here for park fees.
The 3,800 square-foot Clover Visitor Center opened in 1995 thanks to a partnership between Virginia State Parks, Virginia Power, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and the Historic Staunton River Foundation. Displays highlight Antebellum Virginia, the American Civil War, forest and wetland ecosystems, and the park's Native American archaeological site. The Clover Visitor Center is open Saturday - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Civil War re-enactments, living history, nature features.
Download the Ranger Quest Activity Book for activities you can complete at the park, another nearby park, or your own backyard and earn a Park Ranger patch.
This park is a 300-acre Civil War historic site where a ragtag group of 700 Confederate old men and young boys beat the odds and held off an assault by 5,000 Union cavalry on a bridge of strategic importance to Gen. Lee's army, then under siege in Petersburg. Visit the Confederate earthworks and walk the historic bridge trail.
Learn about or join the Historic Staunton River Foundation, a nonprofit volunteer group dedicated to supporting the park's mission. Those interested in learning more about the group or lending a hand should email in...@stauntonriverbattlefield.org or send mail to P.O. Box 1, Randolph, VA 23962.
Master plans must be written for parks before they're built. The plans are updated at least once every 10 years thereafter. The plans cover the size, types, infrastructure and locations of facilities as well as the site's special features and resources. Three public meetings are held during the initial development of each plan. Click here for this park's master plan.
South Mountain State Battlefield seeks to preserve and interpret the first major Civil War battle to take place in Maryland. Fought on September 14, 1862, the Battle of South Mountain was a critical turning point in the American Civil War. The Union victories at South Mountain and Antietam (fought three days later) led President Abraham Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. The state battlefield, located along the gaps of South Mountain, includes valuable farm and forestland, and is home to diverse wildlife. Only here does the Appalachian National Scenic Trail intersect a major Civil War battlefield.
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The richly researched, stimulating and sensitive Culloden Visitor Centre, which stands beside the battlefield, features artefacts from both sides of the battle and interactive displays that reveal the background to the conflict. It is both a monument and a guide to a pivotal day in history.
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Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, acquired by the State of Florida in 1921, is the second oldest site in the state whose protection and preservation is designated as being in the best interests of its citizens. Although for two generations its main use was a recreational spot for nearby residents, it's main focus was never lost: a memorial to the brave men, both soldiers and Native Americans, whose 1835 battle marked the beginning of the Second Seminole War, the longest armed conflict in the first 195 years of American history. In the mid-1950's the State moved to more formally embrace the 80-acre property into its official park system, making improvements and other steps to bring the actual battlefield's appearance back to what it was when Major Francis L. Dade's command had been defeated by a greatly superior Seminole force.
The battle of Hubbardton, fought in the green hills of Hubbardton in the early morning of July 7, 1777, was the only Revolutionary War battle fought entirely in what would become Vermont soil. It is one of the most successful rear-guard actions in American history. It was here that British Lieutenant General John Burgoyne's seasoned and well-trained Regulars met the resistance and bravery of Americans in battle for the first time. Lasting between three to five hours, the battle involved approximately 1,200 American soldiers from Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, and 850 British and 180 German troops.
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