Whispers From the Grave

Seventeen actors dressed in colonial costumes assembled at Brainerd Cemetery and the Cranbury Inn to participate in Whispers From the Grave, a memorial dedicated to Cranbury’s Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots. Presented by CHPS and its 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Committee, with support from the Cranbury Presbyterian Church and sponsored by Preservation New Jersey, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This special event was also a celebration of the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.

Two soldiers were posted at the Cranbury Inn porch: Dr. Charles McKnight, who was buried at Trinity Church in Manhattan and Col. David Chambers, who was buried in Cranbury’s Westminster Cemetery. The Cranbury Inn provided refreshments in their front lobby while Ken and Terry provided a background of colonial music.

There was also an exhibit table, displaying items and photos connected to the story of Cranbury and the American Revolution. A children’s table provided activities for young visitors.

The event was considered a success! One hundred and thirty tickets were sold. Many participants declared that they were pleased to learn about Cranbury’s history in the American Revolution.