Gonna party like it’s 1776 for America’s 250th in Trenton
The Old Barracks Museum is one of the nation’s last freestanding 18th-century barracks, and it brings the Colonial American world to life through interpretive programs, exhibits, and preservation. Its core mission is to allow visitors to appreciate New Jersey’s history, the diverse people who made it, and why it matters. This historic site in Trenton,...
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Dispatch From Old Barracks Museum Post Studios Gonna party like it’s 1776 for America’s 250th in Trenton By Sam Shoyer Published June 8, 2026, 12:02 a.m. ET Credit: WMB Photo Sponsored by: The Old Barracks Museum is one of the nation’s last freestanding 18th-century barracks, and it brings the Colonial American world to life through interpretive programs, exhibits, and preservation. Its core mission is to allow visitors to appreciate New Jersey’s history, the diverse people who made it, and why it matters. This historic site in Trenton, New Jersey, was initially saved from ruin in 1902 and is finally ready to swing its gates open once more this year. The Old Barracks is hosting its grand reopening on July 4, 2026, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
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