Locust Street and Kenilworth Avenue Moorestown
NJ 08057
Step into Washington’s Command Center in Historic Moorestown!
For the first time in nearly 250 years, General George Washington’s legendary War Tent [replica] will travel the Historic Kings Highway and make its grand appearance in Moorestown! 
Join the Historical Society of Moorestown, in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution and Moorestown250, as we host The First Oval Office Project—a powerful, traveling exhibition commemorating the Nation’s 250th Semiquincentennial.
Experience History Like Never Before:
• Walk in His Footsteps: Encounter a full-scale, hand-stitched replica of Washington’s Revolutionary War Tent—the very space often called America’s “First Oval Office.” This tent was his wartime headquarters, a command center where critical decisions were made and the Continental Army was led. Experience Curt Radabaugh as George Washington!
• Immersive Encounters: Step into the past with costumed interpreters, interactive displays, associated replica camp equipage, and furnishings that bring the era to vivid life. You may even meet George & Martha, Ben Franklin, and others!
• A Day of Revolutionary Fun: Enjoy live 18th-century music with The Sea Dogs, delicious food, and hands-on colonial crafts for all ages. Watch Mount Vernon’s Resident Baker, Justin Cherry (chef and owner of Half Crown Bakehouse), build a traditional oven and bake fresh bread throughout the day. Get your silhouette profile cut by acclaimed artist Lauren Muney of Silhouettes By Hand and watch basket making with Peapod Weavers. Plus, enjoy engaging games suitable for the whole family!
Come in costume for maximum fun!
Schedule of Events:
Opening Remarks, 10:00 a.m.
Linda Vizi, president, Historical Society of Moorestown
The National Anthem performed by the Golden Eagle Band
State Sen. Troy Singleton
Moorestown Mayor Quinton Law
Burlington County Commissioner Allison Eckel
Burlington County Parks Division Curator Marisa Bozarth
Matt Skic, Director of Collections and Exhibitions, Museum of the American Revolution
First Oval Office Project
Interpreters from the Museum of the American Revolution will erect a replica of George Washington’s tent, and provide tours and interpretation. Tent set-up begins at 9 a.m. It will be open until 4 p.m.
On-Stage Events
11:15 a.m. to noon: Musical presentation by the Sea Dogs
Noon to 12:15 p.m.: History presentation, “The Skirmish at ‘Sinneminsin’”
12:15 to 1 p.m.: Presentation by the Sea Dogs
1 to 1:45 p.m.: Music by the Golden Eagle Band
2 to 2:15 p.m.: History presentation, “Hessian Invaders”
2:15 to 3 p.m.: Presentation by the Sea Dogs
3 to 4 p.m.: George and Martha Washington talk about their lives
3:15 to 4 p.m.: Presentation by the Sea Dogs
Book Signings
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sue Huesken, “The 1770 Recipe Book of Polly Burling Smith”
10 a.m. to noon, Michael C. Gabriele, “Colonial Taverns of New Jersey”
Noon to 2 p.m., Dorothy Robbins Talavara, “Quaker Sons Go to War”
Throughout the day
Reenactors from the First Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers, and the Sea Dogs perform
George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Betsy Ross wander the site and interact with visitors!
A quilt exhibit using fabric with a Washington theme
Exhibit of posters made by Moorestown elementary age students
American Forces Heritage Museum
Also
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: The Peapod Weavers making and selling their basketry
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Enjoy bread made in the colonial manner by Halfcrown Bakery, resident bread maker at Mount Vernon
Noon to 4 p.m.: Silhouettes are made by cutter Lauren Muney
2 to 5 p.m.: Talk with Holly Myers about “Kindness Across America 250”
Come join us for a day of Revolutionary Fun!!
Click here to read more about The Oval Office Project at the Museum of the American Revolution.
To read more about silhouette artist Lauren Muney click here.
To read more about Justin Cherry and Half Crown Bakehouse click here.
