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Trenton, NJ
33
Miles From Center City Philly:
Monument Honoring American Victory At The Site of The Battle of Trenton
Site of the Battle of Trenton fought during the American Revolution. The Trenton battle monument commemorates the American victory at the first Battle of Trenton, which occurred on December 26, 1776. It was here that the American artillery was plac . . .
Site of the Battle of Trenton fought during the American Revolution. The Trenton battle monument commemorates the American victory at the first Battle of Trenton, which occurred on December 26, 1776. It was here that the American artillery was placed. From this vantage point, the artillery domina . . .
Washington Crossing, PA
34
Miles From Center City Philly:
Site of Washington's Historic Crossing of The Delaware River During The Revolution
In the winter of 1776, General George Washington and his ragged army had experienced only defeat and despair. The War for Independence was going badly, with failure following failure. It was at this site where against all odds, Washington and his m . . .
In the winter of 1776, General George Washington and his ragged army had experienced only defeat and despair. The War for Independence was going badly, with failure following failure. It was at this site where against all odds, Washington and his men successfully crossed the Delaware River and mar . . .
Princeton, NJ
45
Miles From Center City Philly:
Revolutionary Battle Giving Washington His First Victory Against The British
In 1777, the peaceful winter fields and woods of Princeton Battlefield were transformed into the site of what is considered to be the fiercest fight of its size during the American Revolution. American troops under General George Washington surprise . . .
In 1777, the peaceful winter fields and woods of Princeton Battlefield were transformed into the site of what is considered to be the fiercest fight of its size during the American Revolution. American troops under General George Washington surprised and defeated a force of British Regulars. Comin . . .
Millville, NJ
48
Miles From Center City Philly:
Known As "America's First Defense Airport"
The Millville Airport was dedicated "America's First Defense Airport" in 1941; and thereafter, opened as a gunnery school for fighter pilots. During its three year existence, thousands of soldiers and civilians served there, with about 1,500 pilots . . .
The Millville Airport was dedicated "America's First Defense Airport" in 1941; and thereafter, opened as a gunnery school for fighter pilots. During its three year existence, thousands of soldiers and civilians served there, with about 1,500 pilots receiving advanced fighter training in the Thunder . . .
Lakehurst, NJ
52
Miles From Center City Philly:
Hindenburg Crash Site & Naval Air Base Museum
Located at the Lakehurst Navel Airbase & Hanger, best known as the location of the Hindenburg disaster, the museum's archives include thousands of artifacts and photographs and assorted memorabilia relating to the Hindenburg and Navy Lighter-Than-Air . . .
Located at the Lakehurst Navel Airbase & Hanger, best known as the location of the Hindenburg disaster, the museum's archives include thousands of artifacts and photographs and assorted memorabilia relating to the Hindenburg and Navy Lighter-Than-Air aeronautics. All guests must be registered two w . . .
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