Picturing Princeton 1783: The Nation’s Capital
Exhibition Opening at Morven Museum & Garden
Sunday, June 1, noon to 4:00 p.m.
In celebration of the 225th anniversary of the historic gathering of Congress in Princeton, Morven Museum & Garden presents a special exhibition to assist its visitors in Picturing Princeton 1783. More than 100 paintings, documents, and artifacts are on view, including portraits of George and Martha Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and other leading figures of the day. Historical re-enactors, curator’s tours, and refreshments for opening day. Admission: $5 adults; $4 seniors/students, and includes an illustrated exhibition brochure. Free parking. For more information visit www.morven.org or call 609-924-8144, ext. 106.
Left Image: Prospect, the Seat of Mr. Morgan at Princeton
By Maria Templeton, 1797
Watercolor on paper
Private collection
Right Image: George Washington at Nassau Hall
By Charles Peale Polk after Charles Willson Peale, c. 1800
Oil on canvas
Lent by the Atwater Kent Museum
Art & Craftsmanship: Washington Military Reproductions
Kingston Fire House, Kingston, NJ
Saturday, June 21, 2 p.m.
Craftsmen Dick and Regina Toone of the Living History Shop discuss how they turned General Washington’s military equipage originals, including his camp bed, mess kit, and shaving box, into useable reproductions for Rockingham display. Learn how the originals were made with early American tools and materials and see the reproduction items up-close for a hands-on experience. NB: No photography allowed. Sponsored by The Rockingham Association for Rockingham State Historic Site. For more information visit www.rockingham.net.
- 1783 exhibition Picturing Princeton (Morven)
- Drumthwacket tours
- 1783 walking tours (Historical Society of Princeton)
- 1783 teas (Morven)
- Princeton University tours
- School programs (Morven)
- Princeton Public Library programs
- Historic science experiment
- Westminster Choir College summer music
- Princeton University Art Museum
