this is in a very, very, bad area of trenton. do not go without protection! More

The Battle of Trenton was a turning in point in the American Revolution, unfortunately the City of Trenton and the State of NJ ignore the city's and state's role in this important event. The Battle Monument-where Washington set up his artillery has limited access. Though it is not in a very good part of town, providing access would not be... More

My wife and I traveled to New York City, Trenton, Princeton, and Philadelphia to retrace various Revolutionary War sites. Trenton is conveniently located between NYC and Philadelphia, and the drive very direct. We were particularly interested in the Trenton Battle Monument because it marks the site of the American attack on the German `Hessian' army which occupied Trenton during the... More

At first glance the Battle Monument in Trenton NJ, about a half-mile north of downtown and the New Jersey State House, looks like most other stone-and-bronze mementos of history. Don't be fooled; it holds a surprise. Inside the 148-foot-tall spire -- which commemorates Gen. George Washington's two victories over Hessian regiments in Trenton on Dec. 26, 1776 -- is a... More

The monument is very impressive, very much a landmark. Because of it's height it isn't easy to see the top when you're close to the base. It's between two streets and right now there's a lot of old abandoned homes being demolished in the area. Even the area around the monument appears to be under construction. The plaque on the... More