First Battle of Trenton
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First Battle of Trenton
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The Flag of the Grand Union--the first flag we fought under as Americans
The Union Jack inset with the red and white stripes of the flag of the Sons of Liberty
The Old Barracks is a great place to visit and bring the family. The First Battle of Trenton was very important as it was our first win. In the diagram above, it was Alex Hamilton who set up the cannon of the NY Artillery (at positions 1 and 3) and shot downhill at the assembling Hessians. The General, standing with Hamilton, noticed a group of Hessians attempting to set up cannon at the bottom of the hill. He ordered his cousin Lt. William Washington and the then 17 year old Lt. James Monroe (yes, THAT James Monroe) to take the position...and they did. Both were wounded, however. Monroe meant it when he put forth the Monroe Doctrine years later--he could back it up.