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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.
New Jersey
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
Things To Do
The American Battlefield Trust's digital tour of Red Bank makes experiencing the site easy and fun--and it's free!
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.
