Items

• Video - Hamilton-Burr Duel Historical Panel - 2004

  On July 11, 2004, Weehawken's Historical Commission held a re-enactment of the infamous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, which took place in town 200 years earlier. The commemoration included a panel discussion held at Weehawken HS, in which prominent scholars and authors discussed the duel's place in history. This video, shot by C-SPAN, shows that discussion.Watch the video
• Video - Hamilton-Burr Duel Re-Enactment - 2004

  On July 11, 2004, Weehawken's Historical Commission held a re-enactment of the infamous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, which took place in town 200 years earlier. This video, shot by C-SPAN, shows the entire re-enactment.
• Commemorative Plaque - Hamilton Burr Duel

  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 11, 1804 The most famous duel in American history took place on this date at the dueling grounds in Weehawken, between political rivals, General Alexander Hamilton and sitting Vice-President of the United States Colonel Aaron Burr. Hamilton fell, mortally wounded, and died the next day in New York City. Tragically, Hamilton's son Philip had also met his death here in a duel in 1801. Dedicated on July 11, 2004, the 200th Anniversary of the Duel.
• Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial Cover

  This commemorative envelope bears the official USPS special event cancellation dated July 11, 2004, the bicentennial of the Hamilton Burr Duel.
• Materials from the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Service - July 12 2004

  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 in Manhattan. Hamilton died of injuries sustained in a duel fought at Weehawken with Aaron Burr on July 11, 1804.
• Program - Hamilton Burr Bicentennial Events - 2004

  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 was televised live on C-SPAN Book TV. This document is the program booklet which was given to attendees.
• Program - Hamilton Burr Duel Re-Enactment

  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 duel.  
• Program - Dedication of New Historical Markers - July 11 2004

  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 event program distributed that day.  
• Commemorative Envelope - Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial - 2004

  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 on July 11, 2004.
• Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial Pin - Weehawken Elks

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

  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 scheduled for July 11 2004.
• Hamilton - Burr Duel Commemorative Coin

  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 Duel - July 11, 1804.' The reverse of the coin lists some key events of the year 1804, including the duel.