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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRA7_the-hartshorne-legacy_Middletown-NJ.html
Hartshorne Woods Park is named in honor of the Hartshorne family. Richard Hartshorne (1641-1722), an English Quaker, settled in Middletown in 1669 and became one of Monmouth County's most prominent early settlers. By the late 1670s he had acquired…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ05_molly-hays-mccauley_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
After the Battle of Monmouth, Molly basked in the glory of having fought here. At first, there was little recognition, as Molly Hays was only one of many women who had accompanied Continental armies. However, as Revolutionary War veterans become f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ04_molly-pitcher_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
During the Revolutionary War, on June 28, 1778. A blistering hot day at the Battle of Monmouth. A woman who was with her husband, John Casper Hays, who served in the Pennsylvania Regiment carried water to the thirsty American soldiers who shouted …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPER_breslin-war-memorial_Belmar-NJ.html
To the glory of godand to those who servedfought and died that ourflag may ever fly in honorand in peace. This shrineis reverently dedicatedby Pat and SandyAug. 15, 1949
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP8V_monmouth-battlefield-state-park_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
During the afternoon of Sunday, June 28, 1778, the hills and meadows in front of you disappeared under clouds of gun smoke.
When the firing subsided, over 600 men were dead, dying or wounded, and the Continental Army held the field.
The Batt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP8F_perrine-hill-spring_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
During the Battle of Monmouth, thirst and heat killed almost as many men as cannons and muskets. Everyone was desperate for water. Hundreds of men - and probably Molly Hays - filled canteens and buckets from this spring.
June 28, 1778 was hot, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP8E_highlanders-decline-combat_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
"What a pity it is to throw away such men as these" ? Captain - Lieutenant John Peebles, Royal Highland Regiment
Here, in what was Derick Sutfin's cider orchard, 300 Royal Highlanders found themselves in an awkward position. Over 700 Continent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP3A_retreat_Freehold-NJ.html
On this hill, an angry George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Armies, met his second-in-command, Major-General Charles Lee, and demanded "What is all this? What all that confusion was for, and retreat?"
Washington had sent Lee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP39_washington-checked-lees-retreat_Freehold-NJ.html
In memoriumJune 28, 1778This tablet is erectedon the field of theBattle of Monmouthto commemorate the imperishabledeeds of valiant Americans"at the turn of the tide"in theAmerican Revolution.Near this spot Washington checkedLee's retreat and broug…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMONO_sandy-hook-barracks-building-22-built-1899_Highlands-NJ.html
Listed in The National register of Historic Places: 1980
Barracks Building #22 is a contributing structure in the Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground National Historic District. Throughout its history, Fort Hancock played a major role in…