The Friends of Monmouth Battlefield, Monmouth Battlefield State Park personnel, NJ State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites and Mott's Artillery are excited to host a Celebration of Independence Day. Bring your family and join us starting at 10:30 AM for this free event at Monmouth Battlefield State Park Visitor's Center on Saturday, July 4th, 2026.
Reenactors from Mott's Artillery will be onsite showcasing a small artillery camp and providing cannon firing demonstrations. At 1PM, there will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a cannon salute.
Schedule
10:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
Living history camp with Mott's Artillery |
11:00 AM |
Demonstration of cannon firing |
12 Noon |
Demonstration of cannon firing |
1:00 PM |
Reading of Declaration of Independence, Followed by cannon salute |
2:30 PM |
Demonstration of cannon firing |
3:30 PM |
Camp closes |
In February 1777, Gershom Mott was put in charge of the 6th Company of the new 2nd Continental Regiment of Artillery. Mott’s Artillery was involved throughout the American Revolution, first in Quebec, and later at West Point, Kingston NY, Connecticut, New Jersey and then as far South as Virginia. The modern-day Mott’s Artillery was formed in 1977. Mott’s Artillery has a light bronze 3-pounder cannon, a historically correct reproduction designed to move with the infantry.
If the weather looks questionable, call the park office for information at 732-462-9616.
For further information: friendsofmonmouth@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/friendsofmonmouthbattlefieldsp