Springfield Marks Revolutionary War Battle With Reenactors, Liberty Tree Planting

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield will commemorate the Battle of Springfield on Sunday, June 14, with a day of ceremonies, reenactors and family activities marking the Revolutionary War clash fought on the township's soil.

The commemoration begins at noon at the DAR Battleground Cemetery, 39 Mountain Ave., and continues with a Sons of the American Revolution wreath laying at the First Presbyterian Church.

Festivities then move to the Cannon Ball House at 126 Morris Ave. from 1 to 3 p.m., featuring 200 free hot dogs and ice cream, Colonial fun, reenactors and the planting of a Liberty Tree. Attendees are asked to park at 150 Morris Ave.

The event is part of the township's celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The Battle of Springfield, fought June 23, 1780, was among the last major Revolutionary War engagements in the North, when Continental forces and local militia turned back a British and Hessian advance through Union County toward Washington's army.

The Cannon Ball House, which survived the burning of the village, takes its name from the cannonball that struck it during the fighting.

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