Experience Princeton and the Princeton Heritage Tourism Committee, in acknowledgment of the pivotal role Princeton played in the early days of our country, have established this website to celebrate this year’s 250th anniversary of the founding of America. Together, we will be highlighting the many Princeton events honoring the anniversary, planning special historic tours and much more. Bookmark this page and check back throughout the year as we celebrate!

Princeton 250 Calendar of Events

THROUGH
JAN
5

Ten Crucial Days Events and Bus Tours

The Princeton Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution cordially invites you to the “Ten Crucial Days” events on Dec. 7-8, Dec. 27-28 and Jan. 4-5.

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Princeton, Trenton, Washington Crossing

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DEC
14

Guided Princeton Five Star Shameless Name Dropping Tour

On this picturesque 3-mile active and upbeat walk with the Princeton Tour Company, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University and the town's legendary movers and shakers.

1:00 p.m.

116 Nassau St.

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DEC
15

Princeton History Walking Tour

Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square. $15, advance purchase required.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

1 Monument Dr.

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DEC
21

Guided Princeton Five Star Shameless Name Dropping Tour

On this picturesque 3-mile active and upbeat walk with the Princeton Tour Company, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University and the town's legendary movers and shakers.

1:00 p.m.

116 Nassau St.

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DEC
27

Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour

Ride comfortably on a luxury bus on this seven-hour tour and visit the sites of Washington’s iconic crossing of the Delaware and the battles of Trenton, Assunpink Creek, and Princeton.

9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road

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DEC
28

The Patriots Ghost Tour & Paranormal Experience

Channel your inner George Washington and lead your friends and family to a Princeton Tour company ghost tour and paranormal experience like none other.

7:00 p.m.

116 Nassau St.

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DEC
28

Guided Princeton Five Star Shameless Name Dropping Tour

On this picturesque 3-mile active and upbeat walk with the Princeton Tour Company, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University and the town's legendary movers and shakers.

1:00 p.m.

116 Nassau St.

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DEC
28

Ten Crucial Days Reenactments: Battles of Trenton and Assunpink Creek

Watch wreath-laying ceremonies and reenactments of regiments portraying these crucial battles where they happened.

9:30 a.m.

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JAN
4

Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour

Ride comfortably on a luxury bus on this seven-hour tour and visit the sites of Washington’s iconic crossing of the Delaware and the battles of Trenton, Assunpink Creek, and Princeton.

9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road

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JAN
4

Guided Princeton Five Star Shameless Name Dropping Tour

On this picturesque 3-mile active and upbeat walk with the Princeton Tour Company, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University and the town's legendary movers and shakers.

1:00 p.m.

116 Nassau St.

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JAN
5

Ten Crucial Days Reenactments: Battle of Princeton

“Experience the Battle of Princeton” reenactment is presented by the Princeton Battlefield Society with approximately 300 reenactors and over 1,000 spectators.

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Princeton Battlefield, 500 Mercer St.

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JAN
5

Battle of Princeton Victory Meal at Yankee Doodle Tap Room

In partnership with the Princeton Battlefield Society, the Yankee Doodle Tap Room invites attendees of the January 5th Battle of Princeton reenactment for a special 20% off post-battle meal.

11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

10 Palmer Square East

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