Princeton, NJ

Local Events

Reenactments, heritage festivals, and living history programs — experience the Revolution where it happened.

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Battle of Princeton Reenactment

3 · Princeton Battlefield Society Annual Commemoration Ceremony

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4 · Princeton Revolutionary War Discovery Day

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Lecture

Morven Museum Revolutionary Princeton Programs

Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ

Morven Museum & Garden, a National Historic Landmark that served as the home of Richard Stockton (a signer of the Declaration of Independence) and was occupied by British troops during the Revolution, hosts seasonal educational programs, lectures, and special tours focused on Princeton's Revolutionary War history. Programs often explore the Stockton family's role, the British occupation of the house, and life in wartime Princeton.

Varies; museum admission typically $10 adultsVarious dates throughout the year, often in connection with Independence Day or the battle anniversary. Check Morven's event calendar for specific programming.More info →

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Guided Tour

Nassau Hall Revolutionary War Tours

Nassau Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

Special guided tours of Nassau Hall on the Princeton University campus highlighting its dramatic role in the American Revolution, including the 1777 battle when American artillery bombarded British soldiers barricaded inside, and its service as the seat of the Continental Congress in 1783 when the Treaty of Paris ending the war was announced here. Tours explore battle damage, the Congress's residency, and the building's significance as a briefly serving national capital.

Free or by donationOffered periodically, especially during the Historical Society of Princeton's events and Princeton University reunions. Contact the Historical Society of Princeton to confirm dates and availability.

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