Ewing 250

A Welcome from Ewing Mayor Bert H. Steinmann

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, I invite you to join me and the entire Ewing community in commemorating this historic milestone with reflection, gratitude, and civic pride.

Ewing Township has long played a quiet but meaningful role in our nation's story. From its colonial-era homesteads and Revolutionary War connections to its proud record of service, innovation, and inclusion, Ewing reflects the spirit of America itself—resilient, diverse, and always moving forward. The Ewing 250 celebration will shine a light on that legacy and look ahead to the next chapter. Through community events, educational programs, cultural showcases, and acts of public service, we will honor not just our past, but the people and partnerships that continue to shape our future.

I hope you’ll take part in this once-in-a-generation opportunity to come together as neighbors and citizens—united by history, inspired by progress, and hopeful for what’s to come.

Faden, William. Plan of the operations of General Washington, against the Kings troops in New Jersey, from the 26th. of December, to the 3d. January 1777. London, 1777. Map.

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General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware was the beginning of a crucial ten day period which turned the tide of the war. (Also known as the "10 Crucial Days in New Jersey.")

Washington ordered the crossing of his army across the Delaware River in a brutal snowstorm on Christmas, December 25, 1776. Only one of three contingents which planned to cross were able to. Following the arrival at "Birmingham," the forces were split into two columns: one commanded by Washington and the other led by General Sullivan. The Sullivan column continued on Old River Road to Trenton while Washington's column followed Pennington Road, - in preparation for combined attacks from both the northwest and the southwest. They marched to attack and defeat the Hessian mercenary forces stationed at the Old Barracks in Trenton. 

• Washington's defeat of the Hessians turned the tide of the war, bolstering the spirits of the Colonists who, after months of defeats and retreats, feared that the Continental Army could not win.
• Washington's Continental Army captured men and supplies which helped him to prevail upon the men to re-enlist.
• Led to a second Battle of Trenton, the Battle of the Assunpink Creek, a battle between American and British troops that took place in and around Trenton, on January 2, 1777.
• That was followed by the Battle of Princeton, showing that victory was possible.

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All across the country, communities are planning notable and stirring ways to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. In New Jersey we are fortunate to live in one of the original colonies that fought for our independence. All around our state, communities and organizations are planning celebrations of New Jersey's unique contributions to the Revolution. We too can celebrate the significant role areas in current day Ewing Township played in that fight.

Stay informed and learn how our community will commemorate the historic events from our past.