First Sunday Free Monmouth Battlefield Guided Walk

The 1st Sunday of each month, the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield will host guided afternoon walks across the Battlefield. Walks are free. Learn about the Battle of Monmouth (June 28, 1778).

Please meet your guide at Monmouth Battlefield State Park’s Visitor Center at 1:30 p.m. The Perrine Hill tour meets at the Visitor's Center at 1:30 PM and then drives in convoy to Perrine Hill on Route 522. Appropriate hiking attire is encouraged. Appropriate hiking attire is encouraged. If the weather looks questionable, call the park office for information at 732-462-9616. Walks are not ADA accessible.

Walks will go to one of three locations. It is recommended that you check the Friends of Monmouth Facebook page (Events) to determine which tour will be held.

Perrine Hill where the largest full artillery duel of the American Revolution raged. The American 10-gun battery commanded by Brigadier General Henry Knox were arranged along the ridge against the 11 cannons of the British Royal Artillery at the Parsonage Farm. This is where the legend of Molly Pitcher began.

The Fight at the Point of Woods: It was here that Brigadier General Anthony Wayne's troops rallied to delay a British advance in the early afternoon of the Battle of Monmouth. This bloody action allowed General Washington time to move his army and form along Perrine Hill.

Hedgerow and Parsonage Farm: Learn how over 2,000 British infantry rushed the hedged fence and its 800 Continental defenders. The charge briefly stalled here as the two sides fired at each other at point-blank range. The Hedgerow saw some fierce fighting and changed hands at least eight times during the battle. This tour also visits Oswald’s Knoll and follows the Americans retreat to the Parsonage Farm where they held off the British and the Battle of Monmouth ended.