The Trenton barracks, originally constructed in 1758 to house British soldiers during the French and Indian War, later played a significant role in assisting the Continental Army after the Battles of Trenton. (The Old Barracks/Facebook)
TRENTON, N.J. (Tribune News Service) — The Old Barracks Museum has been awarded a $750,000 Semiquincentennial Grant from the National Parks Service, designated for replacing the roof of the 265-year-old building.
This grant is part of the National Parks Service's $10 million funding spread across 20 cultural resource preservation projects in 14 states, all in preparation for the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026.
"We are honored and excited to receive this grant, which will allow the Old Barracks Association to continue its tradition of stewardship and preservation with much needed improvements and repairs to the building," Michelle Doherty, the executive director of the Old Barracks Museum, said in a press release.
The Trenton barracks, originally constructed in 1758 to house British soldiers during the French and Indian War, later played a significant role in assisting the Continental Army after the Battles of Trenton. Under the command of George Washington, the barracks were transformed into a military hospital, administering smallpox inoculations to American soldiers.
" The Old Barracks is a Trenton gem that helps bring tourism to our capital city, and this grant is crucial in ensuring that it will continue to be able to receive visitors through the celebration and beyond," said Lisa Willever, Old Barracks Association board president Lisa Willever.
The Old Barracks Museum remains open to the public. Additional information can be found at www.barracks.org.
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