Battlefield

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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Know Before You Go

Fort Mercer is now located within the bounds of the Red Bank Battlefield Historical Park, which includes a monument and a historical home that host artifacts and information about the battle.

Operating Hours

Dawn - Dusk

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Landscape view at Red Bank Battlefield Park in New Jersey

National Park, NJ 08063