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Battle of Monmouth

November 15, 1775

Titus Becomes Tye in Lord Dunmore’s Ethiopian Regiment of Black Loyalist Soldiers

On November 15, 1775, the former Colts Neck slave named Titus, now calling himself simply "Tye," took part in the first armed conflict in American history involving an organized unit of African American soldiers. But they were fighting for the...
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May 3, 1778

Battle of Monmouth – How It Begins

On May 3, 1778, the British establish a post at Cooper's Ferry, near where Camden is today, to protect wood cutters. The British army in Philadelphia has been ordered to evacuate the city, to focus resources on their strongholds in...
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May 14, 1778

British Army Ships Supplies to New York Ahead of Philadelphia Evacuation

On May 14, 1778, the British army prepares to move across the Delaware river by packing heavy baggage to be shipped to New York. In six weeks, they will encounter George Washington's Continental Army, aided by New Jersey militia (re-enactors...
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May 29, 1778

British Army Begins Relocation Process from Philadelphia to New York City

On May 29, 1778, the British army begins the process of evacuating Philadelphia, and relocating to New York City, by deploying two regiments across the river at Cooper's Ferry, near Camden, to reinforce the garrison there. New Jersey militia are...
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June 1, 1778

The British Prepare to Enter New Jersey at Cooper’s Ferry

With orders to relocate to New York City, the British army spends two weeks establishing a post at Cooper's Ferry, near Camden, across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. On June 1, 1778, the British begin moving wagons and provisions across...
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June 14, 1778

The British Prepare to Evacuate Philadelphia

On June 14, 1778, the British army prepares to leave Philadelphia behind, and relocate to New York City. They destroy unservicable equipement and stock, and burn unfinished ships, so as not to give the patriots any useful resources. British General...
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June 18, 1778

British Evacuate Philadelphia, Head to New York

On June 18, 1778, British General William Clinton completes the evacuation of Philadelphia, concentrating about 20,000 troops and his baggage train in and around Haddonfield Royal Navy. Along with other troops, invalids, loyalists and heavy equipment, the army heads down...
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June 24, 1778

The British Arrive in Allentown

On June 24, 1778, after several days of skirmishing and harassment from rebels - both militia and Continental regulars-General Clinton's British army reaches Allentown. Clinton decides to move toward Monmouth Court House (i.e., Freehold), and then cross to New York...
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June 26, 1778

The Sack of Monmouth Court House

Painting "Queens American Rangers" by Mark Maritato; image courtesy Friends of Monmouth Battlefield. On June 26, 1778, British troops, under the command of Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton, first arrived in Monmouth Court House, now known as Freehold Township. With...
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June 28, 1778

The Battle of Monmouth

Editor’s note: The following is adapted from the Battle of Monmouth Fact Sheet published by the Friends of the Monmouth Battlefield. On Sunday, June 28, 1778, an American army of about 14,500, including about 1,000 militia, engaged a British army...
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August 12, 1778

Continential Army Major General Charles Lee Convicted at Court-Martial

On August 12, 1778, just two weeks after the Battle of Monmouth during the Revolutionary War, Major General Charles Lee was convicted at his court-martial of all three charges laid against him for his conduct during the early stages of...
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