Colonial Monmouth
Cockpit of the Revolution
Due to its positioning as the corridor between New York and Philadelphia, Monmouth County has been referred to as the Cockpit of the Revolution. It was a hotbed of revolutionary activity, brimming with unsettling tension and violence between patriots and loyalists who had little tolerance for each other. Spying and secret business abounded, and much was happening behind the scenes to further the cause of American Independence.
Colonial NJ
1600s -1763
Revolution!
1764 - 1783
Battle of Monmouth
June 28, 1778
The Aftermath
The effects of the war were felt for decades after in Monmouth County.
Music of the Era
Much can be learned from the songs that were being sung amongst the colonists, giving insight into the events and the sentiments surrounding them. Explore some of the popular tunes that would have been familiar to both Patriots and Loyalists alike!
Historic Sites
There are still plenty of places you can visit if you want to walk in the footsteps of our revolutionary ancestors. You have probably driven by many of them already and not known what happened there two and a half centuries ago!