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  • I'm New
    • What to Expect
    • Location and Directions
  • About Us
    • Who We Are & What We Believe
    • Our Pastor
    • Staff
    • Leadership
    • Our Mission
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • Christmas Drive Through
    • Harvest Home Dinner
    • Heritage Sunday
    • Holiday Boutique
    • Raising Hope for Others
    • Scout Sunday
    • Thanksgiving
    • VBS 2022
    • Women's Christmas Party
  • Membership and Outreach
    • New Membership
    • Online Giving
  • Church Life and Ministries
    • Crop Hunger Walk
    • Prayer Request
    • Adults
    • Children & Youth >
      • Old Tennent Youth Carnival and Book Sale
      • Vacation Bible School
    • Boy Scouts of America >
      • Scout Sunday
  • Worship and Music
  • Store
  • History
    • Our Story
    • The Battle of Monmouth
    • Memorial Pew Plaques >
      • Pew Plaques Alphabetized
    • Weekend in Old Monmouth

The Battle of Monmouth

Battle of Monmouth Reenactment
June 22nd and 23rd, 2019

Old Tennent Church was present during the reenactment of the 241st anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth.  Many people came by to say hello, marvel at our model and had long talks with us.  There was so much interest in our church and what we do.  Many of the visitors had no idea that we are a working and active church.  We hope to see many of you at our next service soon!
Fought on June 28th, 1778, this was a decisive battle for the Patriots.  The Americans, commanded by Washington himself,  dominated the field  in scorching heat, and held  General Clinton back taking a defensive position.  When the battle first began, it looked grim as Major General Lee botched an assault and fell back and lost control of the army.  Washington had to take charge, the British retreated, and the Americans regained control of New Jersey and Philadelphia. 

Legend has it that Lee was later court-martialed by Washington in a tavern near by. Washington had him arrested on charges of disobeying orders, conducting an "unnecessary, disorderly, and shameful retreat" and disrespect towards the commander-in-chief.

During the battle, Old Tennent Church served as hospital. Many of the soldiers - American and British alike - are buried in our cemetery.  

We had a scaled model of our church on display with other items available for purchase.  Thank you to all who stopped by!
Photographs courtesy of Nancy Dieker, ​©2019

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2023 Worship Hours:
Sundays at 11:00 am
​All are welcome


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Old Tennent  Church
448 Tennent Road
​Manalapan, NJ   07763

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