City of New Brunswick, NJ

07/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/15/2026 08:46

Five Places to Visit and Key Revolutionary Locations in New Brunswick



NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (July 15, 2026) - Long before it became a bustling modern hub, the City of New Brunswick served as one of the most strategically volatile flashpoints of the American Revolution. From intense artillery duels to historic milestones, the City's streets and riverbanks played a critical role in the fight for independence.

Here are five key locations in New Brunswick that shaped the birth of the republic:

  • Alexander Hamilton Artillery Battery Site: Located on what is now Rutgers University's Queen's Campus, this hill served as a pivotal defensive position where Hamilton's regular artillery engaged in a fierce cannon duel with British forces in late 1776, successfully delaying their advance.
  • Christ Church and Cemetery: This venerable structure at 5 Paterson St. stood witness to the conflict, its steeple looking down on the nearby public square where local citizens gathered to hear one of the very first public readings of the Declaration of Independence just days after its signing in Philadelphia.
  • Buccleuch Mansion: Built in 1739, this landmark property was occupied by British enforcers during the war, and its floorboards still bear the scars of heel spurs left by the occupying officers. You can tour the mansion this month during an open house on July 19 from 1 to 4 p.m.
  • The Henry Guest House: Built by an ardent patriot and friend to John Adams and Thomas Paine, this stone home, at 58 Livingston Ave., survived the British occupation.
  • Raritan Landing: Situated along the river parklands, this once-bustling colonial port served as a strategic military encampment and was the site where Gen. George Washington ordered a historic 13-cannon salute to mark the young nation's second Independence Day in 1778.
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