Wolfgang: “It’s important to remember that the Americans, in their original and truly great spirit, do treasure and value the losses on both sides. The monument on the other side of the Battle Field honors both. We are very grateful to have this freedom in our lives.”
Timothy: “It is something that celebrates how America gained its freedom and how they fought for freedom and died for freedom and a couple hundred years later, their descendants are re-enacting it. It is something important for everybody to remember.” — Wolfgang G. Schwanitz (L) and Timothy W. Schwanitz, originally from Berlin, Germany, both live in Pemberton, N.J.
“This is the first time we’ve ever been here but when we were passing by, my kids noticed what was going on. I thought it was a neat way to explain the history of the area, and they seem to be enjoying themselves. They like the costumes and the colors and the nice weather and just being outside and learning something special about our historic area.”
— Scott Levy, with Jefferson (L) and Lynx, Lawrenceville
“There are numerous reasons why this is an important event. However, on a personal level, my ancestors fought under General Mercer and they were the first to be engaged in this battle. I think the event is fantastic because history does not seem to be taught the way it used to be, and I think this is a tremendous opportunity to educate young people.”
— Jean Hultgren, member, Princeton Battlefield Preservation Society, Lawrenceville
Ross: “Remembering that this is primarily one of the first parts of American history after coming from England.”
Finton: “The guns firing and the loud noises but also the history is really cool.”
Tate: “I like how all the people are dressed up and they were firing the cannon earlier. I really liked what they did inside the old house and the history about the way they lived — the farming and the weapons and the bedrooms. It’s very cool.”
— Ross Rosenberg (L), Finton Kamen (center), and Tate Rosenberg, all Princeton