Craig Farm

During the Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778, the Craig House stood in the path of the fighting as American and British forces clashed across the surrounding farmland. American troops under Major General Charles Lee attempted to form a defensive line near the property before being driven back by advancing British troops, including the 42nd Regiment of Foot, known as the “Black Watch.” A brief but intense engagement unfolded on and around the Craig farm as the British pursued the retreating Continentals toward Perrine Ridge.

The Craig House was home to John and Ann Craig, who lived here with their children and two enslaved individuals during the Revolutionary War. As British forces approached, Ann Craig fled the house, hiding her valuables in a nearby well. When she returned after the battle, she found her belongings plundered despite her efforts to protect them. Built between 1746 and 1770, the house has been restored to reflect its 18th-century appearance and remains one of three original farmhouses still standing within Monmouth Battlefield State Park. Today, the Craig House is open to visitors seasonally and offers a glimpse into the everyday lives disrupted by the Revolution.