On January 2, 1777, George Washington and the Continental Army struck at the Battle of Second Trenton, part of the Ten Crucial Days that kept the American Revolution alive from Washington's Crossing to the Battle of Princeton. | American Battlefield Trust

The Trenton Battle Monument stands as a powerful tribute to one of the most decisive moments in American history. It marks the exact spot where General George Washington’s Continental Army launched its surprise attack on December 26, 1776, turning the tide of the American Revolution. After crossing the icy Delaware River on Christmas night, Washington’s troops marched to Trenton and secured a victory that revived morale and reshaped the fight for independence. Today, visitors can stand where his