The Historical Society of Moorestown
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Friday May 15 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
George Washington & his Horse at Percheron Park!
George Washington and his horse Nelson will visit the Diligence statue at Percheron Park on Main Street. Bring the whole family for a photo op with the General himself: John Koopman III (star of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution) will ride into Percheron Park, then ma......More
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Friday May 15 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Cocktails & Carrots!
Cocktail reception and fundraiser with George Washington and his horse, Nelson, at Van Meter Hall! Enjoy Washington’s beer recipe as brewed by Double Nickel Brewing Co. Sample a variety of Madeira wines, another of George’s favorite libations Taste other spirits......More
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Saturday May 16 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Washington’s Tent Comes to Moorestown!
Step into Washington’s Command Center in Historic Moorestown! For the first time in nearly 250 years, General George Washington’s legendary War Tent [replica] will travel the Historic Kings Highway and make its grand appearance in Moorestown! ......More
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Tuesday May 19 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
On The Turtles Back: Stories The Lenape Told Their Grandchildren
Dr. Camilla Townsend, Board of Governors Distinguished Professor of History at Rutgers University, will be discussing her book On The Turtles Back: Stories The Lenape Told Their Grandchildren. Dr. Townsend’s specialty is Early Native American History and she is the au......More
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Saturday September 19 9:00am EDT
2026 British & Hessian Retreat Fun Run!
Back by ridiculous demand! Moorestown250 presents: The 2026 British & Hessian Retreat Fun Run, a signature event for the nation’s 250th Anniversary! During the American Revolution, 7,700 British and Hessian troops retreated from Philadelphia, storming through Moores......More
