A free public lecture exploring George Washington’s pivotal night march to Trenton following the crossing of the Delaware River will be held in Ewing on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Titled “Just After the Crossing: Washington’s Night March to Trenton,” the event will take place at the 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road. Registration is now open at www.ethps.org, and seating is limited.
The lecture will be led by Ewing resident and historian William L. “Larry” Kidder, author of several books on Revolutionary War history, and Roger S. Williams, State Historian of the New Jersey Sons of the American Revolution.
Their presentation will focus on the critical nine-mile night march led by General Washington after the Christmas night crossing in 1776.
According to organizers, local Patriot militiamen from Ewing, Hopewell and Lawrence guided the Continental Army along back roads and terrain they knew well — a strategy that helped position the army for its surprise attack and victory in Trenton.
The event is part of Ewing Township’s kickoff to the 250th anniversary celebration of the founding of the United States.
It is presented in partnership with the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society, Hopewell Valley Historical Society – The Hopewell Museum, and the Lawrence Historical Society.
The program is supported by Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission.
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance for seating, parking, and accessibility information.
