Old Barracks Museum

Trenton, New Jersey

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609-396-1776,

Website:

www.barracks.org

Trenton's Old Barracks were one of five U.S. barracks housing prisoners during the French and Indian War, and the only freestanding barracks to have survived. Used as a hospital during the American Revolution, the Barracks were once Trenton's largest building....The Barracks are now an educational center for Colonial and American history, favored by grade school classes and historians. Inside is a display of period furniture and artifacts from the 18th century" (Moon Handbooks).

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I would also like to point out that this great historical attraction is suffering with cuts in government funding and is struggling mightily to stay open. more on TripAdvisor

The cost for the tour is reasonable and every effort is made to ensure that you have a good understanding of all that they have to offer. more on Yahoo! Travel

The museum changes exhibits regularly and has some wonderful artifacts. more on Yahoo! Travel

I am a history buff and enjoyed the museum very much. more on TripAdvisor

They hold a Revolutionary War Day camp each summer which is a wonderful experience for children 9-12. more on Yahoo! Travel

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My sons and I have been to "The Old Barracks" several times. We first heard of it when we attended the 225th Anniversary of The Battle of Monmouth.

They hold a Revolutionary War Day camp each summer which ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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I am a history buff and enjoyed the museum very much. Admission is $6.00 and well worth it. It has something for everyone. In the hour I visited I learned about the French and Indian Wars, Washington ... more on TripAdvisor

The guide was soo entertaining and the information was very interesting. Had our 11 and 8 year-old children and the length ... more on TripAdvisor

We arrived on a Sunday morning and were the only people touring the Barracks. Parking on a Sunday morning was a breeze - there is a lot right at the gate and we had it almost to ourselve. We received ... more on TripAdvisor