BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Princeton, NJ local news - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://planetprinceton.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Princeton, NJ local news REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T194423Z CREATED:20260623T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T194423Z UID:10055087-1784469600-1784476800@planetprinceton.com SUMMARY:WHEN THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WAS NEWS DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Join Morven\, the home of Signer Richard Stockton\, for our public program series Generation Declaration shedding light on little known or underrepresented aspects of America’s founding document.  \n  \nOn July 19\, Morven welcomes historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence Dr. Emily Sneff for “When the Declaration of Independence Was News.” The program focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776\, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world and reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence\, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators.  \n  \nCopies of Sneff’s latest book\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News\, will be available for purchase and signing. Registration includes museum admission on July 19 from 10 am-2 pm. URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/when-the-declaration-of-independence-was-news/ LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Books & Reading,Community,Conversation,Education,History,Lecture,Lectures & Discussions,Reading,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/600x450_DeclarationNews.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Morven Museum &%3B Garden":MAILTO:marquandparkfoundation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T203000 DTSTAMP:20260623T194423Z CREATED:20260623T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T194423Z UID:10055074-1783535400-1783542600@planetprinceton.com SUMMARY:SUMMER READING SOIRÉE: A FOUNDING MOTHER DESCRIPTION:In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping\, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit\, willpower\, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. The New York Times bestselling authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie will discuss and sign copies of A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams.  \n  \nA popular library tradition since 2016\, the annual Summer Reading Soirée features sparkling beverages\, sorbet\, sweet treats\, as well as door prizes and giveaways. Attendees have the opportunity to mingle with library staff and fellow book lovers\, share favorite recent reads and discover new titles to add to their summer reading lists. The soirée also offers a chance to stroll through the beautiful grounds of Morven Museum & Garden. Seating is limited; register early.  \n  \nPrevious books co-written by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie include bestselling novels America’s First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton. URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/summer-reading-soiree-a-founding-mother/ LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Books & Reading,Conversation,Environment & Nature,History,Reading,Ticketed Event,Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/600x450_FoundingMother.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Morven Museum &%3B Garden":MAILTO:marquandparkfoundation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260623T194422Z CREATED:20260623T194422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T194422Z UID:10055050-1781006400-1781010000@planetprinceton.com SUMMARY:Morven's Curator Corner: The Joseph Hewes Miniature DESCRIPTION:RSVP for a free virtual lunchtime talk with the museum’s curatorial team. \nCuratorial Assistant Emily Marturano will discuss the Joseph Hewes miniature\, currently on view in Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey. \nThis watercolor miniature by famed artist Charles Willson Peale is adorned in garnets and is the only known likeness of Hewes\, a Signer of the Declaration and a founder of the American Navy. Commissioned as a gift\, it helps shed light on personal connections\, sentiments towards independence\, and illness in the months leading up to July 1776. \nPictured: Miniature of Joseph Hewes (1730–1779)\, 1776. Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827). Watercolor on ivory. Loan courtesy of the U.S. Naval Academy Museum. URL:https://planetprinceton.com/event/morvens-curator-corner-the-joseph-hewes-miniature/ LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,History,Lectures & Discussions,Princeton,virtual,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Curator-Corner-Hewes-600x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Morven Museum &%3B Garden":MAILTO:marquandparkfoundation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T123000 DTSTAMP:20260517T165120Z CREATED:20260517T165120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T165120Z UID:10055004-1780830000-1780835400@planetprinceton.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/americafolkloremaplead.0.0.1498584111-copy-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Herrontown Woods":MAILTO:friendsofherrontownwoods.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T051208Z CREATED:20260427T051208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T051208Z UID:10054927-1779822000-1779825600@planetprinceton.com 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/ CATEGORIES:History,Libraries (at or sponsored by),Mercer County,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_6679-e1488287406335-kUwNgu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050723Z CREATED:20260427T050723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T050723Z UID:10054922-1779217200-1779220800@planetprinceton.com 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/ CATEGORIES:Community,History,Libraries (at or sponsored by),Mercer County,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/12_25_washington_crossing_delaware_19-scaled-WQ8vjG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260318T221019Z CREATED:20260318T221019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T221019Z UID:10054386-1779026400-1779033600@planetprinceton.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Declaration-Script-508x338-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Morven Museum &%3B Garden":MAILTO:marquandparkfoundation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260318T221019Z CREATED:20260318T221019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T221019Z UID:10054385-1778783400-1778788800@planetprinceton.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NJ-Women-600x450-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Morven Museum &%3B Garden":MAILTO:marquandparkfoundation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T050041Z CREATED:20260427T050041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T050041Z UID:10054916-1778612400-1778616000@planetprinceton.com 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/ CATEGORIES:History,Libraries (at or sponsored by),Mercer County,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://planetprinceton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screen-Shot-2016-06-13-at-4.10.23-PM-eBbJPK.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR