Craig House
New Jersey’s Revolutionary War Field Hospital — Colonial Farmhouse at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, British Army Hospital During the Battle of Monmouth June 1778, Restored to Revolutionary War Appearance, Free Sunday Tours, Freehold Township Monmouth County New Jersey
Craig House is a historic colonial farmhouse within Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. During the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778, the farmhouse was used as a field hospital by the British Army. Now restored to reflect its Revolutionary War-era appearance, the house is a contributing property to the Monmouth Battlefield State Park and is administered by the New Jersey State Park Service. Features include restored period rooms depicting 18th-century farm life, interpretation of the house’s role as a British field hospital, free Sunday tours (April–December) by the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield, connections to the larger Monmouth Battlefield State Park and Battle of Monmouth interpretation, and no admission charge.
The Battle of Monmouth
On June 28, 1778, one of the largest battles of the American Revolution raged across the farmlands surrounding Craig House. As the fighting intensified in the summer heat, the British Army commandeered the farmhouse to treat their wounded soldiers. The battle itself was strategically significant — it demonstrated that the Continental Army, newly trained at Valley Forge, could stand toe-to-toe with British regulars in open battle.
Visiting Craig House
The house is typically open for free guided tours on Sundays from April through early December, provided by volunteers from the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield. Tours explore the restored colonial-era rooms and interpret both the daily life of 18th-century New Jersey farmers and the dramatic events of the 1778 battle. The house is located within the broader Monmouth Battlefield State Park, which also features hiking trails, the battlefield itself, and the visitor center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened here during the Revolution?
The British Army used Craig House as a field hospital during the Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778.
Is the house free to visit?
Yes, free guided tours are offered Sundays, April through early December, by the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield.
