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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T110000
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SUMMARY:: Hoist a Flag in the Pursuit of Happiness; American Folklore as told by the Princeton Storytelling Circle
DESCRIPTION:With Flag Day and the 4th of July just around the corner\, come experience folklore and cultural heritage tales as part of a celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary). Please bring portable chairs for seating. Princeton Storytelling Circle members will present a variety of stories to enrich your appreciation of an amazing American legacy. Come early for freshly brewed coffee and homemade treats at May’s Café in the Barden (Botanical Art Garden)! \nPhoto Credit: William Gropper’s Map of American Folklore Library of Congress
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/hoist-a-flag-in-the-pursuit-of-happiness-american-folklore-as-told-by-the-princeton-storytelling-circle-2/
LOCATION:Herrontown Woods\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Herrontown Woods":MAILTO:friendsofherrontownwoods.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T043546
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SUMMARY:Borscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Catskills
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Catskill resorts of the 20th century were a summer paradise for millions — and the birthplace of some of America’s greatest comic careers. Legends such as Mel Brooks\, Sid Caesar\, Rodney Dangerfield\, Joan Rivers\, and Jackie Mason honed their craft entertaining guests at iconic resorts like Grossinger’s\, Brown’s\, The Concord\, Kutsher’s\, and The Nevele. Entertainment historian John Kenrick presents a lively\, multimedia talk exploring this rich comic tradition\, featuring hilarious video clips and behind-the-scenes stories from the golden age of Borscht Belt comedy. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/borscht-belt-the-comic-legacy-of-the-catskills/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:History,Libraries (at or sponsored by),Mercer County,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T043546
CREATED:20260427T050723Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
DESCRIPTION:When we think of the American Revolution\, we often imagine a local struggle between thirteen colonies and the British Crown. Historian and author Richard Bell challenges that familiar story\, revealing the Revolution as a global war that reshaped lives and power across six continents. From the Caribbean and Canada to Africa\, India\, and South America\, the conflict sparked migration\, rebellion\, and transformation far beyond North America. This program re-examines the Revolutionary War as a complex\, high-stakes global event whose consequences continue to resonate in the modern world. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/the-american-revolution-and-the-fate-of-the-world/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Libraries (at or sponsored by),Mercer County,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T043546
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SUMMARY:Slavery and the Declaration of Independence: The Deleted Clauses
DESCRIPTION:As part of the new speaker series Generation Declaration\, Morven Museum & Garden welcomes OAH (Organization of American Historians) Distinguished Lecturer Holly Brewer to discuss the deleted clauses of the Declaration\, and why those condemning the actions of the English king related to slavery were removed. Tickets include museum admission the day of the event. Light refreshments will be served. \nDate/Time: Sunday\, May 17\, 2 pm.  \nLocation: Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ 08540 \nIn-person tickets: $20 general admission\, $15 Morven member\, $10 student \nVirtual tickets: $10 virtual\, $5 Morven member\, $5 student \nRegister at https://www.morven.org/events/slavery-and-the-declaration-of-independence–the-deleted-clauses
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/slavery-and-the-declaration-of-independence-the-deleted-clauses/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T043546
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SUMMARY:New Jersey Women’s Revolutionary Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the varied experiences of New Jersey women during the era of the American Revolution with historian Lucia McMahon. For many women\, the home front and battlefields remained inextricably connected. Leading up to the war\, women provided essential support for patriotic protests. During the Revolution\, some family homes were temporarily repurposed into military headquarters\, disrupting familiar spaces and routines. New Jersey women were often directly “at the crossroads” of the war\, in close proximity to troop movements\, encampments\, and combat.  \nDate/Time: Thursday\, May 14\, 6:30 pm.  \nLocation: Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ 08540 \nIn-person tickets: $20 general admission\, $15 Morven member\, $10 student \nVirtual tickets: $10 virtual\, $5 Morven member\, $5 student \nRegister at https://www.morven.org/events/new-jersey-womens-revolutionary-experiences \nPresented in partnership with the William Trent House Museum.
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/new-jersey-womens-revolutionary-experiences/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Lectures & Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000
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SUMMARY:The Timeline of Lawrence History: 300 Years in 60 Images
DESCRIPTION:What can sixty images reveal about three centuries of community life? In 2014\, the Lawrence Historical Society installed a timeline mural in the Lawrence Township Municipal Building\, tracing 300 years of local history. The mural presents 60 carefully chosen images marking important moments in the township’s story\, from the late seventeenth century through the end of the twentieth. On May 12th\, join Dennis Waters\, former Lawrence Township historian and current member of the Mercer County Library Commission\, for a virtual guided “walk” along the timeline. Moving image by image\, he will explore the people\, places\, and events behind the photographs and illustrations\, offering historical context and little-known details to bring Lawrence Township’s past vividly to life. The Lawrence timeline mural installation was made possible by a grant from the Lawrence Township Community Foundation. You can visit the timeline mural whenever the Municipal Building is open. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program. \nThe Timeline of Lawrence History: 300 Years in 60 Images Tuesday\, May 12\, 7:00 pm \n 
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/the-timeline-of-lawrence-history-300-years-in-60-images/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:History,Libraries (at or sponsored by),Mercer County,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000
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SUMMARY:250th Exhibition Premiere & Founding Feast
DESCRIPTION:Be among the first to experience Five Independent Souls\, a landmark exhibition illuminating New Jersey’s five signers through the eyes of the Revolution’s greatest artists. Guests will encounter a fresh perspective on America’s Independence through precious artifacts and letters hailing from significant collections. Join Annis and Richard Stockton with special guest Governor Thomas Kean for a revolutionary evening of reflection and celebration. Following the exhibition premiere\, enjoy an elegant dinner inspired by New Jersey’s rich agricultural heritage\, with live music and valet parking. All proceeds benefit Morven Museum & Garden. \nDate/Time: Saturday\, May 2\, 6-9 pm \nLocation: Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ 08540 \nRegister at https://www.morven.org/events/250th-founding-feast
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/250th-exhibition-premiere-founding-feast/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Openings,History
ORGANIZER;CN="Morven Museum &amp%3B Garden":MAILTO:marquandparkfoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
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SUMMARY:The Ingenious Mr. Hopkinson - A Life in Words & Musick
DESCRIPTION:Come for a unique musical evening exploring the life and works of a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey\, polymath Francis Hopkinson. A member of the Continental Congress\, Hopkinson was also an inventor\, designer\, accomplished poet\, and multi-talented musician\, credited as the first native composer of the United States. This lecture and performance\, led by The Practitioners of Musick’s John Burkhalter\, will include a rich and diverse selection of music\, the same repertory owned and enjoyed by Hopkinson in printed and manuscript copies that survive to this day. \nThis program is part of Morven Museum & Garden’s Signer’s Stories series. \nDate/Time: Wednesday\, April 29\, 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. \nLocation: Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ 08540 \nTickets: $35 per person (or two tickets for $60) \nRegister at https://www.morven.org/events/the-ingenious-mr-hopkinson \nPresented in partnership with the Historical Society of Princeton.
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/the-ingenious-mr-hopkinson-a-life-in-words-musick/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morven Museum &amp%3B Garden":MAILTO:marquandparkfoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
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SUMMARY:Grand Homes & Gardens: Middleton Place
DESCRIPTION:Blending history\, architecture\, and horticulture\, this year’s Grand Homes & Gardens speaker series\, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America’s Founding Homes and Gardens\, showcases the estates of signers of the Declaration of Independence\, telling the stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand spaces.  \nOn April 16\, Morven welcomes Brandon Stone (Director Research and Preservation) for an illustrated presentation on Middleton Place in Charleston\, SC\, the primary home of Declaration signer Arthur Middleton. More than 2\,800 men\, women\, and children were enslaved by the Middleton family from 1738 to 1865. The estate was heavily impacted by the Civil War when Union troops razed most of the property. The plantation’s extensive and transformative gardens\, established in the 1740s\, were awarded the Garden Club of America’s highest honor\, the Bulkley Medal\, in 1941. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nThe 2026 Grand Homes & Gardens speaker series is sponsored by Bryn Mawr Trust. This program is sponsored by Corcoran Sawyer Smith.
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/grand-homes-gardens-middleton-place/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morven Museum &amp%3B Garden":MAILTO:marquandparkfoundation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T043546
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SUMMARY:Italians Helped Shape the Nation
DESCRIPTION:During the late 1800s and early 1900s\, many Italians came to the United States\, but they were not the first Italian immigrants to America. Historian Tom Frascella will speak about the earliest Italian cohorts who came to the U.S.\, highlighting those who helped establish the early success of the Jamestown colony in the 1600s and contributions in the 1700s from figures such as Filippo Mazzei\, who inspired language for the Declaration of Independence. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share at a post-program reception. Doors open at 4:45 p.m.
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/italians-helped-shape-the-nation/
LOCATION:Dorothea’s House\, 120 John Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,History,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Live History Weekend at Morven
DESCRIPTION:Morven Museum & Garden presents “In Time\,” an interactive mystery theatre event with Live History USA\, a Governor General’s Award-nominated theatre company. History comes alive as you travel through the halls of the historic mansion\, solving a mystery with help from characters in Morven’s past! \nDates/Times: Approximately 45 minutes. Saturday\, April 11 & Sunday\, April 12\, 10 am-4 pm. \nLocation: Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ 08540 \nTickets: $15 general admission\, $12 seniors/students/active military and veterans\, $10 Morven members\, free for kids ages 6 and under. \nRegister at https://www.morven.org/events/live-history-weekend-at-morven
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/live-history-weekend-at-morven/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
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SUMMARY:The Declaration in Script in Print
DESCRIPTION:As part of Morven’s Generation Declaration speaker series\, Morven welcomes John Bidwell\, Curator Emeritus at the Morgan Library. The Declaration of Independence became a work of art during the nineteenth century as new printing technology enabled elaborate ornamentation and put owning a copy within reach of the masses. Bidwell delves into these artistic styles\, which included everything from portraits of founders to the Liberty Bell\, and describes how Declaration prints and broadsides impacted American popular culture.  \nDate/Time: Thursday\, April 9\, 6:30 pm.  \nLocation: Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ 08540 \nIn-person tickets: $20 general admission\, $15 Morven Member\, $10 student \nVirtual tickets: $10 general admission\, $5 Morven Member\, $5 student   \nRegister at https://www.morven.org/events/the-declaration-in-script-and-print
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/the-declaration-in-script-in-print/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
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SUMMARY:Grand Homes & Gardens: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden
DESCRIPTION:Blending history\, architecture\, and horticulture\, this year’s Grand Homes & Gardens speaker series\, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America’s Founding Homes and Gardens\, showcases the estates of signers of the Declaration of Independence\, telling the stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand spaces.  \nOn March 26\, Morven welcomes Peter Hatch (Gardener\, Historian\, and Emeritus Director of Gardens and Grounds for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation) for an illustrated presentation on Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden. The Monticello vegetable garden\, a 1\,000-foot-long terrace\, grew new and unusual edible plants from around the world. Jefferson was a strong believer in a vegetable diet\, and this revolutionary garden inspired a revolutionary cuisine in the kitchen at Monticello. Much of the work constructing\, cultivating\, and maintaining the gardens would have fallen to enslaved labor. Today\, these gardens have been mostly restored to the early nineteenth century.  \nLight refreshments will be served. \nThe final program in the series takes place on April 16. 
URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/grand-homes-gardens-thomas-jeffersons-revolutionary-garden/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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