Date/Time
Date(s) - Sep 17, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Updike Farmstead
354 Quaker Road
Princeton
Princeton and the American Revolution: The Battle of Brooklyn
The Battle of Brooklyn, also known as The Battle of Long Island and the largest battle of the entire American Revolutionary War, took place just 1 ½ months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A crushing defeat for the Continental Army, fighting took place at Gowanus Road and Flatbush, and finally at the Continental stronghold at Fort Greene and the other forts at Brooklyn Heights.
The Continental Army was trapped at Brooklyn Heights and the American Revolution could have ended there. But favorable weather allowed George Washington, under the cover of wind and fog, to safely evacuate our 9,500 men. Out of the ashes of this defeat arose the determination and perseverance of Washington and his army. They turned the tide only 4 months later on Christmas 1776, defeating the Hessians at Trenton, and changing the course of history.
Click here to register for the 4-part course ($50 per person).
Priority is given to those who sign up for the full course. Space permitting, single session tickets ($15 each) will be available on 9/1.
