The event goes from 10am until 5pm
“Silhouettes By Hand” will be 12-4pm using free “appointment” tickets, available at the silhouette tent. Limited tickets for participating, but all can watch, listen, and ask questions! To get a ticket, be one of the first people at the tent every hour! Tickets will go fast.
Location: Locust Street Park: Locust Street & Kenilworth Avenue (three blocks north of Main Street), Moorestown, NJ 08057:
Exact address: 324 Locust St, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Hosted by the Historical Society of Moorestown in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution. General George Washington's legendary War Tent (”The First Oval Office”) comes to Moorestown for a day of living history with costumed interpreters, replica camp equipage, music, colonial crafts, food, beer garden, and family-friendly activities. Just show up at the tent in the park. Tent setup begins at 9 a.m. The tent is open 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Opening Remarks · 10:00 a.m.
On-Stage Program
11:00–11:15 a.m. · History presentation: "Moore's Town: A Town Between Two Taverns"
11:15 a.m.–noon · Musical presentation by the Sea Dogs
Noon–12:15 p.m. · History presentation: "The Skirmish at 'Sinneminsin'"
12:15–1:00 p.m. · Presentation by the Sea Dogs
1:00–1:45 p.m. · Music by the Golden Eagle Band
2:00–2:15 p.m. · History presentation: "Hessian Invaders"
2:15–3:00 p.m. · Presentation by the Sea Dogs
3:00–4:00 p.m. · George and Martha Washington talk about their lives
3:00–3:15 p.m. · History presentation: "Meet the Ex-Royal Treasurer of the Jersey Colony"
3:15–4:00 p.m. · Presentation by the Sea Dogs
Book Signings: 10-4pm
Throughout the Day
Reenactors from the First Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers, and the Sea Dogs perform
Reenactors portraying George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Betsy Ross wander the site and interact with visitors
Quilt exhibit using fabric with a Washington theme
Exhibit of posters made by Moorestown elementary-age students
American Forces Heritage Museum display
Demonstrations & Vendors
10 a.m.–2 p.m. · The Peapod Weavers — basketry making and sales
10 a.m.–4 p.m. · Halfcrown Bakery — bread baked in the colonial manner by Mount Vernon's resident baker
Noon–4 p.m. · Lauren Muney — silhouette cutting
2–5 p.m. · Holly Myers — "Kindness Across America 250"
The mission of Moorestown250 is to educate and inspire the public about the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Founded in 1682, Moorestown was already a thriving Quaker settlement by the time the colonies rose in rebellion. Through collaborative efforts, we seek to honor the legacy of the Revolution, highlight its impact on our communities, and engage residents and visitors alike in meaningful celebrations. By fostering public participation, promoting tourism, and elevating our collective historical significance, we strive to ensure that the stories of our past continue to shape our future.