Monmouth Battlefield Second Sunday Lecture Series

On the second Sunday of each month Monmouth Battlefield hosts a lecture series presented by award winning author and Friends of Monmouth Battlefield President, Dr. David Martin. Meet at the Visitor Center Auditorium at 2 pm for the January 12 “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. Take advantage of this free monthly activity during your short term leases in New Jersey going through June.