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Monmouth Battlefield Second Sunday Lecture Series

Monmouth Battlefield State Park Visitor's Center
20 Rt 33
Manalapan, NJ 07726
 732-462-9616
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Dates:

01-14-2024 - 12-14-2025
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  • Overview

    The monthly Second Sunday Lecture Series at Monmouth Battlefield continues. Guests should meet at 2 p.m. at the Visitor Center Auditorium. These programs will be presented by award winning author and Friends of Monmouth Battlefield President, Dr. David Martin.

    Jan. 12, 2025 | “Recent Thoughts on the Life of Alexander Hamilton”
    Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, whose future rivalry ended with Hamilton’s death at Burr’s hands at the infamous duel at Weehawken, NJ in 1805, ironically were both Lieutenant Colonels at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778. Burr was a line officer commanding an infantry unit, and Hamilton was serving on General Washington’s staff. In addition, both officers were injured when their horses were shot during the middle portion of the battle, less than an hour apart and only about one-quarter mile apart. This lecture will discuss recent research and interpretations of Hamilton’s life, in particular his role on Washington’s general staff.

    Feb. 9, 2025 | “George Washington’s Sense of Humor”
    George Washington is remembered as a strong leader but is usually thought to be stoic and emotionless. He actually had quite a temper as well as a genuine sense of humor. Dr. Martin will discuss how Washington’s image as a “marble man” was created and came to be accepted.

    Mar. 9, 2025 | “Alternate Molly Pitchers”
    Dr. Martin will explain how the Molly Pitcher story grew over time and will present the different women with whom she has been identified.

    Apr. 13, 2025 | “Abraham Lincoln’s Sense of Humor”
    President Lincoln was a serious humorist who used humor help explain his positions, to deflect criticism, and to help himself deal with his own melancholy. Dr. Martin will tell Lincoln’s favorite jokes and then explain them. He will also discuss Lincoln’s slim connections to the Garden State, which was the only state in the Union to cast electoral votes against the Great Emancipator in both presidential elections in 1860 and 1864.

    May 11, 2025 | “George Washington as a Field Commander”

    June 8, 2025 | “The Court Martial of Major General Charles Lee”

  • Dates

    01/12/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm 02/09/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm 03/09/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm 04/13/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm 05/11/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm 06/08/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm 07/13/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm 08/10/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm 09/14/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm 10/12/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm 11/09/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm 12/14/25: 02:00pm - 03:30pm

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