On Saturday, December 13, the Lawrence Historical Society and the Museum of the American Revolution will bring a traveling historical exhibition to Mercer County called The First Oval Office Project — “All Who Were There.”
From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, visitors are invited to step inside a meticulously recreated version of George Washington’s field headquarters — the tent where he lived, planned, and led during the darkest and most decisive moments of the Revolutionary War. Sometimes referred to as America’s first “Oval Office,” the tent serves as a powerful, tangible reminder of the people—soldiers, aides, tradespeople, enslaved camp servants, and families—whose sacrifices shaped the early republic.
This program is free and open to all, making it a rare, accessible opportunity for families, students, history enthusiasts, and community members to experience the Revolutionary era in a vivid, personal way.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: The Brearley House, 100 Meadow Road, Lawrence Township
Parking: Free parking at 2000 Lenox Drive
Admission: Free
Throughout the day, museum educators and historical interpreters from the Museum of the American Revolution will guide visitors through the tent and its stories. Guests will learn about the people who served alongside Washington—those whose names are well known and those whose contributions have historically been overlooked. The experience connects the past to the present by emphasizing the human stories embedded in America’s founding struggle.
Learn more on the event page here.
A Regional Collaboration
This event is presented by the Lawrence Historical Society in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution and supported by organizations across the region that share a commitment to preserving and interpreting local and national history.
