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Princeton Battlefield State Park |
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Tourist attraction of a place does not only mean wonderful natural landscapes, snow-covered mountains, sea, beaches, forests, rivers and valleys. Historical sites and museums are also places of interest and is visited by large number of tourists. New Jersey is not an exception to that too. New Jersey is one of the major tourist destinations in the Northeastern part of United States of America and its tourist attractions include several places that speak about different historical events that took place in different times. Princeton Battlefield State Park is one such place in New Jersey that attracts lot of visitors for its historic importance.
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Situated near Princeton in New Jersey, the Princeton Battlefield State Park is the best place in the state to know about the history of American Revolution. The atmosphere and the exhibits kept in Princeton Battlefield State Park take visitors back to the year 1777 when Princeton was fierce battlefield. Princeton Battlefield State Park is located on the historic site where General George Washington defeated a British regulators' force. You would get to know about several thrilling incidents related to the Great American Revolution.
Before American Revolution Princeton was a peaceful place where timber was the main source of earning money. But everything suddenly changed on January3, 1777. You would be surprised to know that you are standing on that very spot where after the end of 'ten crucial days' George Washington got his first victory over the British regulators. Inside Princeton Battlefield State Park you would also get to see the historic College of New Jersey which was directly involved with then American revolution.
Apart from that the other major attractions of Princeton Battlefield State Park include the Princeton Battle Monument, which was designed by Frederick MacMonnies and some wonderful trails. So if you are planning a trip to New Jersey, then plan it in such a way that you get enough time to spend in Princeton Battlefield State Park otherwise your trip would remain incomplete.
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