Revolutionary War Skirmish Returns To Haddonfield Streets June 3

HADDONFIELD, NJ — Town criers will spread the news that King George's British forces are "looting and pillaging" Haddonfield once again, as The Skirmish returns for another year on Kings Highway.

All are welcome to witness the historic re-enactment on the borough's streets on June 3, with activities throughout the day such as sword-fighting lessons, pony rides, a performance by Washington Crossing Fifes and Drums, and opportunities to meet character re-enactors.

"The British will invade Haddonfield and be challenged by Continental troops, just as they did 245 years ago -- in June 1778," the event announcement says. "Redcoats on horseback will charge, muskets will be fired, and the Continentals will try to 'annoy' and slow down the redcoats before they head off to the Battle at Monmouth."

The free, day-long event has been going on since 2014 and celebrates the borough's Revolutionary War history. It's hosted by The Friends of the Indian King, a nonprofit working to preserve and advance the Indian King Tavern Museum.

This facility (also known as the Creighton House/Tavern) was where New Jersey made its official transition from colony to state in 1777, and became NJ's first state-owned historic site in 1903.

Events begin on Saturday, June 3 at 9 a.m. when the redcoats begin "rampaging" through Haddonfield. The British re-enactors will clash with Continentals on the Kings Highway at 11 a.m. with the Skirmish beginning at 2 p.m.

For more event information, click here.