The 1772 Thomas Clarke House was a working farm during the time of the American Revolution, and served as a hospital after the Battle of Princeton, which was a turning point of the Revolution for the Colonists. It was in the house where General Hugh Mercer, General Washington’s closest military ally, died.  The property was acquired by the state in the 1940s, and the 85 acre park is open to the public.  The house is open to the public and contributes to the Princeton Battlefield National Historic Landmark.

The Trust grant will help fund the preparation of a preservation plan that will assess current conditions of the house and make recommendations for prioritizing future repair and restoration work. 

For more information, visit: www.state.nj.us/dept/parksandforests/parks/princeton.html