Sat · Oct 10 · 6am
Forgotten Victory Trail Guided Walk in Union, NJ
Union, NJ 07083
More than two centuries ago, soldiers and townspeople moved along these same roads during the Revolutionary War. On Saturday, October 10, neighbors in Union can walk that route themselves on the Forgotten Victory Trail Guided Walk.
The walk is part of the Township of Union's celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Walkers will travel 2.8 miles from Colonial Road in Elizabeth to the site of the Battle of Connecticut Farms in Union. Union County Life readers who enjoy local history can see the story of their town on foot.
The walk starts at 9 a.m. Park at Veterans Honor Roll & Memorial Park, 1000 Wewanna Ave., Union. A bus will take walkers to the starting point on Colonial Road in Elizabeth. A water station will be waiting at the end of the route.
Admission and parking are free. Registration is required through the township's online sign up form, and each sign up can include up to six guests.
Step by step, it is a chance to feel how close this history is to home. Find more Union events, arts coverage, and community news on Union County Life.
Photo Credit: Forgotten Victory
FAQ:
Q: Is the Forgotten Victory Trail Guided Walk in Union free?
A: Yes. Admission and parking for the Forgotten Victory Trail Guided Walk are free.
Q: Where do I park for the Forgotten Victory Trail walk?
A: Park at Veterans Honor Roll & Memorial Park, 1000 Wewanna Ave., Union. A bus will take walkers to the starting point on Colonial Road in Elizabeth.
Q: Do I need to register for the Forgotten Victory Trail Guided Walk?
A: Yes. Sign up through the Township of Union's online registration form. Each sign up can include up to six guests.
Q: How long is the walk, and where does it end?
A: The walk is 2.8 miles and ends at the Battle of Connecticut Farms site in Union. A water station is set up at the end of the route.
Q: Where can I find more 250th celebration events in Union?
A: Union County Life covers Union events and community news, including the township's 250th anniversary programs. Visit unioncountylife.com for more.
