Age Group:
Tweens & Teens- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration is no longer available for this event.
- This event is for registrants age 12 to 18.
Program Description
Event Details
The Battle of Monmouth, also known as the Battle of Monmouth Court House, was fought near the Village of Monmouth Court House in modern day Freehold Borough, New Jersey and Manalapan on June 28, 1778. It pitted the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, against the British Army commanded by General Sir Henry Clinton.
It was the last battle of the Philadelphia campaign, begun the previous year, during which the British had inflicted two major defeats on Washington and occupied Philadelphia. But Washington had spent the winter at Valley Forge, training and rebuilding his army. This battle would show if all the hardship and training would pay off.
Please pre-register. This event is presented by the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Next Gen. who have great experience in running games that are fun and challenging, and teach a bit of history at the same time!
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Youth Participation Guidelines
If your child is under 12 years old, an adult caregiver must remain in the Children’s Room for the duration of the program. If your child finishes a program early, or if a child becomes ill, distressed, or behaves in a manner that interferes with other participants’ enjoyment of the program, they may be released into the Children’s Room before the program’s end time. Please ensure that your child knows exactly where to find you at all times.