The Battle of Princeton Remembrance
“Battle of Princeton,” 1899
The Princeton Tiger
Historical Subject Files
Associations with the Battle of Princeton were closely tied to expressions of school spirit. Here, Princeton’s athletes are depicted driving British soldiers away from Nassau Hall.
Sesqui-Centennial Celebration of the Battle of Princeton Dinner Menu, January 5, 1927
Princeton Chapter, Sons of the Revolution
Historical Subject Files
Locals have continuously celebrated the anniversary of the Battle of Princeton. For the 150th anniversary in 1927, William Libbey ‘1877 *1879 joined with others for a dinner of New World foods like turkey with cranberry sauce.
Reenactment of the Battle of Princeton, 1977
Americans have been continuously inspired by the drama of the Battle of Princeton, starting as early as 1858, when several military companies engaged in a “sham fight” followed by speeches and a light lunch.
For the centennial anniversary on January 3, 1877, Civil War veterans joined in reenacting the liberation of Princeton, trudging through 15 inches of snow from the Princeton Battlefield to Nassau Hall, some in Civil War uniforms.
Princeton Alumni Weekly
Historical Subject Files
The 1977 bicentennial was marked by another snowy reenactment (this time in historically accurate uniforms, aside from walkie-talkies) and a commemorative stamp.
The Battle Song of Princeton, 1899
Associations with the Battle of Princeton were closely tied to expressions of school spirit.
“While they were scrapping, and John Bull was napping, our forefathers made a touchdown.”
