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  • Collection: Hamilton Burr Duel Re-Enactment 2004

Hamilton - Burr Duel Commemorative Coin

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This coin commemorating the 1804 Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr is of unknown origin. On the front, it depicts a dying Hamilton with Burr standing in the background, pistol in hand. The image is labeled 'Hamilton and Burr Feud Ends in…

Reenactment: Burr vs. Hamilton - The New Yorker - June 7, 2004

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This item by Ben McGrath ran on page 38 of the June 7 2004 issue of The New Yorker magazine as part of the Talk of the Town column and features a conversation with Antonio Burr, descendant of Aaron Burr and participant in the Bicentennial Reenactment…

Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial Pin - Weehawken Elks

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Commemorative pin issued by Lodge 1456 (Weehawken) of the Benevolen Protective Order of Elks on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. These pins were sold at the commemorative events of July 11…

Commemorative Envelope - Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial - 2004

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This envelope and commemorative cancellation was issued by the United States Postal Service to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. These envelopes were sold and cancelled at the duel re-enactment…

Program - Dedication of New Historical Markers - July 11 2004

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On July 11, 2004, at 1:00 PM, the Weehawken Historical Commission and the Township of Weehawken sponsored a dedication for two new historical markers, placed on either side of the Hamilton Monument at Boulevard East and Hamilton Avenue. This is the…

Program - Hamilton Burr Duel Re-Enactment

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On July 11, 2004, the Weehawken Historical Commission and the Township of Weehawken sponsored a commemoration of the Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, which took place on July 11, 1804. This is the program from the re-enactment of the…

Program - Hamilton Burr Bicentennial Events - 2004

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On July 11, 2004, the Weehawken Historical Commission and the Township of Weehawken sponsored a symposium to mark the 200th anniversary of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, which took place on July 11, 1804 in Weehawken. This event…

Materials from the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Service - July 12 2004

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Members of the Weehawken Historical Commission attended the Hamilton Family memorial service for Alexander Hamilton on the 200th anniversary of his death, July 12 2004. Services were held at Trinity Church with a luncheon following at Fraunces Tavern…

Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial Cover

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This commemorative envelope bears the official USPS special event cancellation dated July 11, 2004, the bicentennial of the Hamilton Burr Duel.

Commemorative Plaque - Hamilton Burr Duel

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This is an image of the historical marker which was unveiled just to the left of the Hamilton Monument on July 11, 2004, the bicentennial of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. The text on the plaque reads: The Hamilton Burr Duel July…