Historic Old Barracks Museum reopens in Trenton for America's 250th anniversary

By: Lucy Harper

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 644

Last Updated: 3 days, 9 hours ago

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TRENTON, N.J. – For the first time in decades, General George Washington’s triumphal flower arch – which he marched under into Trenton on his way to his first presidential inauguration in 1789 – will be on display starting July 4 to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.

It’s part of the grand reopening celebration of the historic Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, welcoming visitors back after a yearlong restoration to the site that played …

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