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

JAN

4

Princeton History Walking Tour

Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus with the Historical Society of Princeton as you learn about historic sites, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square.

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

Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive

JAN

11

Princeton History Walking Tour

Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus with the Historical Society of Princeton as you learn about historic sites, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square.

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

Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive

JAN

18

Princeton History Walking Tour

Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus with the Historical Society of Princeton as you learn about historic sites, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square.

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

Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive

JAN

25

Princeton History Walking Tour

Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus with the Historical Society of Princeton as you learn about historic sites, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square.

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

Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive

FEB

1

Princeton History Walking Tour

Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus with the Historical Society of Princeton as you learn about historic sites, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square.

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

Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive

APR

15

Exhibit: 'Nursery of Rebellion' — Princeton and the American Revolution

This Princeton University Library exhibition will commemorate the 250th anniversaries of U.S. independence and the Battle of Princeton, and showcase archival treasures from the revolutionary era. April 15-July 12, 2026.

Click link below for gallery hours

Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery, Firestone Library, 1 Washington Rd.

Princeton Heritage Tourism Committee Members

Battlefield State Park

500 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

The Princeton Battlefield is where American and British troops fought each other on January 3, 1777, in the Battle of Princeton during the American Revolutionary War. The battle ended when the British soldiers in Nassau Hall surrendered.

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Experience Princeton

92 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08540

Experience Princeton is a nonprofit organization established in 2022 as the Princeton Business Partnership, Inc., a Special Improvement District (SID) dedicated to strengthening and promoting all of Princeton, New Jersey, through placemaking, marketing and

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Historical Society of Princeton

354 Quaker Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Founded in 1939, the Historical Society of Princeton, located at Updike Farmstead at 354 Quaker Road, is a hub for cultural enrichment and experiential education that includes a museum and research center.

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Morven Museum & Garden

55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

A National Historic Landmark, Morven is situated on 5 pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. The home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion, Morven showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Garden State through regular exhibitions, educational programs and special events.

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Nassau Inn Hotel*

10 Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ 08542

With its blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort, the Nassau Inn stands out among Princeton hotels.

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Palmer Square Management

40 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 08542

An exceptional collection of brand name stores, one of a kind boutiques, great places to dine and exciting signature events in Princeton, NJ.

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Princeton Tour Company

116 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ, 08542

5-star guided tours of Princeton University and sparkly neighborhoods

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Princeton University Office of Community and Regional Affairs

4 Mercer St., Princeton, NJ 08542

The Office of Community and Regional Affairs serves as the primary liaison between the University and its surrounding community on a wide variety of local and regional issues.

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