Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
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“Revolutionary Road Trip” Passes Through Princeton
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesMorven is pleased to host author and PBS host Darley Newman for a free panel discussion featuring her new book, "Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories from America's Founding Journey." Joining Darley are Leslie Bramlett (Old Barracks Museum), Will Krakower (Princeton Battlefield State Park), and Beth Allan (Morven Museum & Garden), sharing New Jersey’s unique “hidden...
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Discovering Princeton at Morven Walking Tour
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesExplore Princeton's Mercer Hill neighborhood and the Stockton family's fascinating history on this fall walk led by the authors of Discovering Princeton: A Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours. This 90-minute tour will highlight the Stocktons' profound influence on both the town and its institutions for over two centuries. The tour will begin and end...
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Witherspoon’s Legacy in Princeton: A Panel Discussion
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesJoin the Historical Society of Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden for a free panel discussion exploring John Witherspoon’s complex legacy in Princeton. Witherspoon was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a president of Princeton University, an enslaver, and religious figure. Panelists include Dr. Gordon S. Mikoski (Princeton Theological Seminary), Dr. Peter Wirzbicki (Princeton...
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Curator Corner: Maria Templeton’s Prospect
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesDuring your lunch break, go behind-the-scenes at Morven Museum & Garden with this free virtual talk by the museum’s Deputy Director & Curator Elizabeth Allan, who will discuss a special collection item currently on view in the landmark exhibition Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey. Allan will share insights on the 1797 painting...
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Princeton 1776 Fest
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesMorven hosts Princeton 1776 Fest, an immersive event for all ages to explore life in colonial times. Along with live music all day from the Ragtime Relics and John Burkhalter of the Practitioners of Musick, visitors can join in tavern songs. Soldiers, townspeople, and historical figures (including notables like Benjamin Franklin) will interact with guests....
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Afternoon Tea with the Secret Tea Room
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesEnjoy an enchanting afternoon tea service (with a choice of fine teas, warm scones, tea sandwiches, and more) served on fine chinaware in Morven’s historic Garden Room overlooking the grounds. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. Registration includes admission to the museum and an optional guided tour.
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Docent Tour of Five Independent Souls
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesGet special insight into America’s 250th on an intimate tour of Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey, led by an engaging docent, who will share the history and connections behind the extraordinary historic artifacts in the landmark special exhibition. Five Independent Souls examines the lives, ideals, and contradictions of the men who signed...
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EVENING YOGA IN THE GARDENS WITH GRATITUDE YOGA
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesTake your practice outside with Gratitude Yoga’s all-levels Vinyasa class, open to everyone. This weekly donation-based outdoor yoga class takes place in Morven’s beautiful gardens, located in the heart of Princeton. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel, a water bottle, and an open heart. Classes are offered on Wednesday evenings between July 8...
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Evening Yoga in the Garden with Gratitude Yoga
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesPractice your flow and connect with nature at Gratitude Yoga’s all-levels Vinyasa class, open to everyone. This weekly donation-based yoga class takes place in Morven’s beautiful garden, located in the heart of Princeton. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel, a water bottle, and an open heart. In the event of rain or excessive...
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Twilight Garden Tour
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesEnjoy a relaxing twilight tour of Morven’s blooming historic gardens with one of the museum’s knowledgeable horticulturists, followed by light refreshments on the modern Pool House porch. This is the final garden tour of the summer! Capacity is limited; please register in advance.
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TWILIGHT GARDEN TOUR
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesStroll through the garden and enjoy a relaxing twilight tour of Morven’s gardens with one of the museum’s knowledgeable horticulturalists, followed by light refreshments on the Pool House porch. Tours are approximately 90 minutes, and offered monthly in July, August, and September (all start at 5:30 pm). With garden blooms changing throughout the summer,...
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Curator Corner: Congress Voting Independence
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesDuring your lunch break, go behind-the-scenes of the museum with this free virtual talk by Morven Museum & Garden’s Curator & Registrar Jesse Gordon Simons, discussing the painting Congress Voting Independence. Currently on display in Morven’s exhibition Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey, this painting by Robert Edge Pine is the first known...
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