Picturing Princeton 1783: The Nation’s Capital
Morven Museum & Garden
June 1, 2008 through January 11, 2009
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. Open Wednesday to Friday from 11 to 3; Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4. Docent-led tours begin at 15 minutes past the hour. 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
Governor Livingston at Drumthwacket
Wednesdays, by reservation only
May, July, June, September, October & November
This handsome portrait of William Livingston, who served as New Jersey's Governor from 1776 to 1790, is on display at Drumthwacket, the Official Residence of New Jersey’s Governors. The portrait is on loan from Liberty Hall in Union, NJ. Reservations are always required for guided public tours of Drumthwacket at www.drumthwacket.org or 609-683-0057.
Image: William Livingston
Adrian Lamb, copy after John Wollaston, early 1750's
Lent by Liberty Hall Museum
1783 Walking Tours of Princeton
Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street.
June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, August 2, September 6 & 20, and October 4 & 18, 2:00 p.m.
Take a trip back to 1783 and see the sites that the members of the Congress saw when they assembled in Princeton. The Historical Society of Princeton’s experienced walking tour guides lead visitors to many historic places including Nassau Hall, Maclean House, and Morven. Tickets: $7 per person. Reservations required. For more information visit www.princetonhistory.org or call 609-921-6748.
1783 Teas
Morven Museum & Garden
Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.
Savor the flavors of 1783 at Morven Museum & Garden. Combine your tour of the exhibition “Picturing Princeton 1783” with a delicious tea served by a costumed interpreter in Morven’s historic Garden Room. $15 per person (includes admission to museum). Wednesday only, at 1:00 p.m. Advance reservations required. Free parking. For more information visit www.morven.org or call 609-924-8144, ext.106
Tours of Princeton University and Nassau Hall
Tours of Princeton University including Nassau Hall are offered seven days a week, year-round by the Orange Key Guide Service. For tour hours and additional information visit www.princeton.edu/orangekey. A virtual tour and interactive and printable campus maps can also be found at this site. Groups of 15 or larger need to call at least two weeks in advance to 609-258-3060.
School Programs
Morven Museum & Garden offers grade-appropriate student programs that combine Revolutionary history with hands-on projects and outdoor activities. Morven is within walking distance of other Revolutionary sites in downtown Princeton. On site bus parking is available. For more information visit www.morven.org or call 609-924-8144, ext. 106, to arrange a school trip.
