Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
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WHEN THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WAS NEWS
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States2026 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. On July 19, Morven welcomes historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence...
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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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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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SUMMER READING SOIRÉE: A FOUNDING MOTHER
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesIn 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...
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MORVEN MUSEUM & GARDEN’S ANNUAL FREE FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesIt’s the 250th anniversary of the Fourth of July! Come celebrate community and reflect on America’s past at Morven Museum & Garden (home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence), and the Princeton Battlefield State Park (site of a pivotal victory in the Revolutionary War). Activities at both sites are free...
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Princeton Garden Tour 2026
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesLast year’s Princeton Garden Tour sold out! Join us for an inspiring celebration of horticulture, history, and community as stunning private gardens open to participants for one special day to support two pillars of local history and preservation— the Historical Society of Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden. This year’s tour features a new slate...
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Morven’s Curator Corner: The Joseph Hewes Miniature
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesRSVP for a free virtual lunchtime talk with the museum’s curatorial team. Curatorial Assistant Emily Marturano will discuss the Joseph Hewes miniature, currently on view in Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey. This watercolor miniature by famed artist Charles Willson Peale is adorned in garnets and is the only known likeness of Hewes,...
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Slavery and the Declaration of Independence: The Deleted Clauses
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesAs 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....
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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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