Red Bank

Also known as the Battle of Fort Mercer, Hessian forces under Colonel Von Donop unsuccessfully stormed this fort on the 22 of October, 1777. Halted by combined arms of infantry and ships on the Delaware River, the Hessians suffered significant losses.

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New Jersey

100 Hessian Ave National Park, NJ 08063

Overview

The American Battlefield Trust's digital tour of Red Bank makes experiencing the site easy and fun--and it's free!

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Experiences

Historic Tours

Battlefield tours are offered every Sunday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Regisitration is required prior to attending.

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Outdoor Activities

Hiking

Jogging and walking trails can be found throughout the park.

Programming

History Camp

History Camp, available during the summer months for those between second and sixth grade, offer a week's worth of games and activities that colonial children would have engaged in.