Princeton Events Calendar
We’ve upgraded our calendar to include the latest Princeton theater, music, art, culture and business-community events. Bookmark this page and come back often to plan your next day in Princeton, where there are discoveries around every corner!
250th Exhibition Premiere & Founding Feast at Morven
In honor of America’s Semiquincentennial, the 250th Exhibition Premiere & Founding Feast will take the place of our traditional Morven in May event.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
55 Stockton St.
Princeton’s Taverns: On the Road to Revolution
The Historical Society of Princeton will present a new outdoor exhibition exploring the role of taverns in the town’s early history.
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Dohm Alley (next to Starbucks on Nassau Street)
America250 Walking Tour
What happened in Princeton during the Revolution? Visit locations occupied or ransacked by the British in 1776.
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Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road
Housing Initiatives of Princeton Spring Gathering
Enjoy delicious nibbles, libations, music, and a solutions-focused talk to help local families who are housing insecure.
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Historical Society of Princeton Annual Meeting and Lewis B. Cuyler Lecture: Revolutionary Princeton
In conjunction with the Semiquincentennial, historian and author Larry Kidder chronicles the experiences and contributions of Princeton residents during the Revolution.
7:00 p.m.
Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road
Building Princeton: America250 Edition
Visualize the town and campus as you’ve never seen them before! Working from photographs, teams recreate iconic Princeton structures out of LEGO building blocks.
3:00 p.m.
Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road
New Jersey Women’s Revolutionary Experiences
Delve into the experiences of women during the American Revolution with historian Lucia McMahon at Morven Museum & Garden.
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
55 Stockton St.
Slavery and the Declaration of Independence: The Deleted Clauses
Join Morven for the next program in the Generation Declaration series, “Slavery and the Declaration of Independence: The Deleted Clauses,” with OAH Distinguished Lecturer Holly Brewer.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
55 Stockton St.
May Afternoon Tea with the Secret Tea Room
Travel back in time with an enchanting afternoon Cream Tea service in Morven’s historic Garden Room.
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55 Stockton St.
Illustrated Lecture: The History Behind the Paintings
Examine some well-known paintings depicting key people and local events from the American Revolution, then delve deeper into the stories behind them.
6:30 p.m.
Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road
Fourth of July Jubilee at Morven Museum & Garden
A free festival featuring music, speakers, artmaking, community partners, food, and more — all exploring what it means to be an American and a community member for different generations of people.
TBD
55 Stockton St.
Princeton and the American Revolution: A Four-Part Series
Dive into the 250th anniversary with this comprehensive program highlighting several Revolutionary War events, culminating in the Battle of Princeton.
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road
Experience Princeton events
Every month, Experience Princeton holds several events we’d love for you to take part in! Get to know the business community at our Meetups. Hear about our work at our Board Meeting. And for business owners, our Business Breakfast offers a chance to build connections. Here’s more info on upcoming Experience Princeton events:
