Hamilton-Burr Duel Bicentennial - Duels and Duelling

Presented by

The Township of
Weehawken

Richard F. Turner,
Mayor

and the

Township Council

James J. Terlizzi
Deputy Mayor
Councilman at Large

Carmela Silvestri Ehret
First Ward

Rosemary J. Lavagnino
Second Ward

Robert J. Sosa
Third Ward

www.weehawken-nj.us

The
Weehawken
Historical Commission

www.weehawkenhistory.org

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Duels and Duelling

Today, the idea of politicians challenging each other to duels seems antiquated and barbaric, but in earlier times, 'affairs of honor' could be deadly serious matters. However, duelling was not always about killing your opponent. Here are a few links to more information about duels and duelling on the web...

Duels and Duelling on the Web, is a one stop portal for all sorts of information about affairs of honor available on the Internet.

Hamilton and Burr were the most famous duellists at Weehawken, but they were not the only people to settle affairs of honor with pistols here. Here is a list of the 18 known duels in Weehawken from 1798 - 1845.

This article from the March 2004 issue of Smithsonian Magazine, entitled 'Duel!' provides a look at the history and lore of duelling in America.