The Battle of Iron Works Hill

01/13/2022

Join us for two online lectures. Larry Kidder will speak on his new book "The Revolutionary World of a Free Black Man: Jacob Francis, 1754-1836" on January 26 and Cole Jones will speak on his book "Captives of Liberty" on February 9. Both lectures start at 6 pm on Zoom and Facebook Live and are free. Register at barracks.org/lectures2022

12/24/2021

After a long day of fighting, the Americans that were left took a defensive position on Iron Works Hill south of the Rancocas Creek. But Griffin knew he didn't have enough men to hold the position, so in the middle of the night the Americans evacuated to Moorestown. The Hessians who had also fought all day enjoyed the benifits of Mount Holly. As Captain Ewald put it: ...since large stores of wine were found there, the entire garrison was drunk by night...

12/22/2021

12/15/2021

Just imagine for a few minutes that it is December 15, 1776 and not December 15, 2021. Things are really starting to heat up in Burlington County. You have heard the news of the great defeat of General Washington's army and now, here you sit, between the two great armies as Christmas approaches.
The following is from The Battles of Trenton and Princeton by William Stryker.

12/09/2021

06/30/2021

Iron Works Hill Battle Memorial In December 1776, the American Cause… Rev War Alliance needs your support for Help Us Build a New Monument at Iron Works Hill

06/06/2021

We think this will be a great addition to all the wonderful historic sites around Burlington County

12/12/2020

Coming up at 2 pm, Don Hagist, will be discussing his book, Noble Volunteers.