Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey
Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey
WHERE THE CONGRESS OF 1783 MET FOR FIVE MONTHS Where the College of New Jersey, as Princeton University was officially known until 1896…
Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey: Congress
The spirited students were jubilant on the evening of July 9, 1776, when the news of the Declaration of Independence was read in Princeton…
Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey: Cornwallis
So wrote John Clark, one of the students at the College of New Jersey, who, in 1776, was dismayed by the threatened approach of Cornwallis…
Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey: Mercer
Within two miles of Princeton the force of General Mercer encountered the reserve troops of Cornwallis, which were on their way to their…
Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey: House
Morven was restored, and Washington was frequently an honored guest within the walls, as have been many of his successors in the White…
Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey: Springfield
XXX THE SPRINGFIELD MEETING HOUSE, NEW JERSEY WHOSE PSALM BOOKS FURNISHED WADDING FOR THE CONTINENTAL GUNS "One pint of spring water when…
Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey: Caldwell
The sturdy farmers joined forces with the regular soldiers. For a time the battle was fierce. The enemy were soon compelled to retreat, but…