Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Events at this venue
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New Jersey Women’s Revolutionary Experiences
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesDelve 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,...
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250th Exhibition Premiere & Founding Feast
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesBe 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...
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The Ingenious Mr. Hopkinson – A Life in Words & Musick
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesCome 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...
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Earth Day Celebration Trashion Show
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesWalk the runway at the second annual Trashion Show, part of Sustainable Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden’s free Earth Day Celebration, presented in collaboration with the Princeton Public Library and Princeton Environmental Film Festival. Turn ordinary trash like paper bags, broken umbrellas, and plastic utensils into extraordinary fashion! Prizes will be awarded in three...
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Earth Day Celebration 2026
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesThe composting chickens return! Join Sustainable Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden for a free day of sustainable, Earth-friendly outdoor fun. There will be activities, crafts, a photo booth, and raffle prizes. Bring your gently used books and puzzles for an all-ages swap, and do good for the community by donating your clean clothing, footwear,...
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Grand Homes & Gardens: Middleton Place
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesBlending 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. On April 16, Morven welcomes...
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Live History Weekend at Morven
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesMorven 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! Dates/Times: Approximately 45 minutes. Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April...
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The Declaration in Script in Print
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesAs 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...
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Grand Homes & Gardens at Morven
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesFreedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America’s Founding Homes and Gardens Blending history, architecture, and horticulture, the Grand Homes & Gardens takes audiences on a journey through the original 13 colonies, showcasing the residences and landscapes of the Declaration’s signers, and telling the stories of the people who lived and worked in these...
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Grand Homes & Gardens: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesBlending 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. On March 26, Morven welcomes...
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Afternoon Tea at Morven
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesEnjoy an enchanting full afternoon tea service (fine teas, warm scones, tea sandwiches, and more!) served on fine chinaware in Morven Museum & Garden’s historic Garden Room overlooking the grounds. Registration includes admission to the museum and an optional guided tour. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. This event is held several times a year...
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Grand Homes & Gardens: Stratford Hall
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesBlending 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. On March 12, Morven welcomes...
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Grand Homes & Gardens: William Paca’s Annapolis House
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesBlending 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. On March 5, Morven welcomes...
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Annual Morven Plant Sale
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesNow through April 7, Morven Museum & Garden hosts their annual online plant sale, an affordable selection of flowers, vegetables, herbs, trees, shrubs, and more. Morven’s expert horticulturalists have curated a diverse selection of in-demand, unique, and hard-to-find items, including seedlings from the historic garden. All proceeds benefit Morven. Customers can pick up their order,...
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Signs of Spring Garden Tour
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesMorven Museum & Garden’s Horticulturalist Louise Senior will guide visitors through the museum’s grounds and gardens, showcasing signs of early spring. Learn about the tree buds, birds, nests, bugs, and plants that indicate warmer weather and new growth ahead. Louise will also share tidbits about Morven’s historic gardens, sharing how past residents would have prepared...
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Book Talk with author Zara Anishanslin
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesSpend the afternoon at Morven exploring art and revolution with author Zara Anishanslin. This talk will feature her new book, The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution. The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies by Soldiers with muskets and...
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Men W/O Shoes: A Student-Led Tribute to Forgotten Heroes
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesMorven is honored to celebrate Black History Month 2026 with Foundation Academies by hosting “Men W/O Shoes,” a multimedia exhibition of student-created works that reflect the resilience, sacrifice, and legacy of Black soldiers in war. At least 14 Black men fought alongside General George Washington to secure a crucial victory in the Battle of Princeton....
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Family Day at Morven: If You Want a Friend in Princeton
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesIf you want a friend in Princeton…drop in for a family day at Morven. Visit a home that’s over 250 years old, and become part of the stories of everyone who lived within its walls. The day will feature activities and crafts for all ages, such as scavenger hunts, clay sculpting, zine making, and storytimes...
Free – $10