Event Category: Historical

  • The Lincoln Assassination

    The Lincoln Assassination

    Join historical reenactor and lecturer Michael Jesberger for a gripping exploration of the Lincoln assassination—not only as a tragic moment at Ford’s Theatre, but as the chilling culmination of a coordinated, multi-target conspiracy led by John Wilkes Booth to cripple the Union government. On April 14, 1865, as the Civil War finally drew to a close and a fractured nation stood on the brink of healing, a single gunshot changed American history forever. Revisit this somber yet compelling chapter of our nation’s story as we commemorate America250.

    Advanced registration is appreciated.

     

  • George Washington’s Revenge: The 1777 New Jersey Campaign

    George Washington’s Revenge: The 1777 New Jersey Campaign

    George Washington’s Revenge: The 1777 New Jersey Campaign

    Cadwalader Lecture Series

    George Washington’s Revenge: The 1777 New Jersey Campaign

    Explore the pivotal months following the Battle of Princeton in this engaging presentation by award-winning historian, author, and lecturer Arthur S. Lefkowitz. Drawing from his book George Washington’s Revenge: The 1777 New Jersey Campaign, Lefkowitz examines the American Revolution in New Jersey during the first six months of 1777.

    Join us as he traces Washington’s retreat route from Princeton to Morristown, his strong defensive position in the Watchung Mountains, and the Battle of Short Hills. Lefkowitz will also discuss his latest book, George Washington’s Dilemma, which tells the remarkable story of approximately 200 French volunteers who came to America at their own expense before the American-French alliance and were commissioned as officers in the Continental Army. 

    Program Highlights
    • Explore the American Revolution in New Jersey during the first six months of 1777.
    • Follow Washington’s retreat route from Princeton to Morristown.
    • Learn about Washington’s defensive position in the Watchung Mountains and the Battle of Short Hills.
    • Hear the fascinating story behind George Washington’s Dilemma and the French volunteers who came to America before the formal American-French alliance.
    • Gain insights from award-winning historian and author Arthur S. Lefkowitz.
    • Purchase selected books by Arthur S. Lefkowitz from Labyrinth Books and have them signed by the author.
    Event Details
    • Date: Wednesday, November 18
    • Time: 6:00 PM
    • Location: The Nassau Club, Princeton
    • Admission: $50 donation
    George Washington’s Revenge: The 1777 New Jersey Campaign

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    The Nassau Club, Princeton, New Jersey

    6 Mercer St.

    Princeton,
    NJ
    08540
    United States

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    (609) 924-0580

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    Book Tours

  • City Tavern: The Founding Table

    City Tavern: The Founding Table

    Uncover the lost history of one of the most important social and political meeting places of the American Revolution. Food writer, librarian and historian Becky Libourel Diamond presents her book "City Tavern: The Founding Table." This program will take place at the Princeton Public Library.

  • Unearthing History, One Page at a Time: Transcribing Applications for Citizenship in Indian Territory

    Unearthing History, One Page at a Time: Transcribing Applications for Citizenship in Indian Territory

    These applications offer a firsthand look at a pivotal period in the history of the Five Tribes and the changing relationship between tribal governments and the federal government. The June 10, 1896, Act gave the Dawes Commission authority to determine eligibility for citizenship in the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek), and Seminole Nations. Applications often contain valuable details about family relationships, ancestry, residence, and community connections. 

    Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop; a limited number are available on site.

    Registration is requested.

    Unearthing History, One Page at a Time is a collaborative transcription series where volunteers convert historical documents into searchable digital text, supporting researchers, genealogists, and the preservation of history for future generations.

  • “Tyrants and Rogues”: Understanding the Declaration of Independence

    “Tyrants and Rogues”: Understanding the Declaration of Independence

    Join us for the final program in Morven’s Generation Declaration series,"Tyrants and Rogues": Understanding the Declaration of Independence, with Robert G. Parkinson, an Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer and Professor of History at Binghamton University. This is a fully virtual program. 

  • Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society OPEN HOUSE

    Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society OPEN HOUSE

    Learn about Hightstown/East Windsor history!

    The Ely House, Historic Freight Station and Library are open to the public.
    See what home living was like 100 years ago!
    Explore the Camden-Amboy railroad station and learn about the John Bull Engine.

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  • Washington Crossing History Walk (Trenton to New Hope)

    Washington Crossing History Walk (Trenton to New Hope)

    Explore on foot every historic location tied to Washington’s crossing of the Delaware and learn how it changed history.

    About this Event

    18-mile history walk from Trenton to New Hope and Lambertville, NJ

    Start: Trenton Transit Center

    Finish: Lambertville NJ

    Distance: 18-20mi

    Return: carpool

    Coordinator: Charles Updike

    Transit: NJTransit, SEPTA

    Highlights: Battle Monument, Mill Hill Park, Alexander House, Old Barracks, State Capitol, Morrisville, Summerseat, Yardley, Delaware Canal, Washington Crossing, Bowman Hill, New Hope, Lambertville

    Autumn on the Delaware: Enjoy the stunning fall foliage along the Delaware River!

    This route shadows, in reverse order, the movement of George Washington’s troops in December 1776. We will pass the Old Barracks in Trenton, where the Hessian troops that Washington defeated in the critical Battle of Trenton were posted. We will venture along the Delaware Canal through Morrisville and Yardley before reaching Washington Crossing, where we will have the opportunity to cross the Delaware, tour historic buildings and take a mid-walk break. Bowman Hill is believed by some to be the location of the lookout point Washington used to prepare for safe crossing. The tower atop Bowman Hill offers an amazing view for about 15 miles around, particularly at this time of year. The New Hope Ivyland Railroad is along the way and offers fall foliage tours of the area on antique trains. We finish in New Hope and Lambertville, with their many galleries, shops and eateries. A great area for comfy overnight lodging in preparation for the next day’s walk!

    Carpooling will be arranged for ease of return. We are requesting anyone who is attending to let us know if they would be willing to either drive back to the start or take someone who will park at the end to the start, so that we may have vehicles waiting at the end. Let us know if you are interested in helping out.

    Partners:

    The East Coast Greenway Alliance is a non-profit organization developing a public multi-use 3,000 mile trail from Canada to Key West through New Jersey and New York. Donations and memberships help make this dream trail a reality.

    Circuit Trails is 800 miles of interconnected trails in Greater Philadelphia in the making, already one of America’s largest trail networks. Once connected, the Circuit Trails will be one of the nation’s premier urban trail networks and it will provide multiple benefits to neighborhoods, communities and the region as a whole.

    The 9/11 National Memorial Trail is a network of over 1,300 miles of trails connecting New York City, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in tribute to the heroes who perished on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who, in response, answered the call for their country.

    More about FreeWalkers:

    Our calendar of walks and hikes | About FreeWalkers | Walker stories | Walking tips

    New Jersey walks | Pennsylvania walks | New York City walks

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  • Princeton History Walking Tour

    Princeton History Walking Tour

    Princeton Battle Monument – 1 Monument Drive Princeton

    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. Hear some of the classic history and lesser-known stories of Princeton’s diverse past. Tickets are $20. Advance purchase is required; use the form below. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive). Please note: Space on this tour is limited to 25. Tickets are required for all participants.

  • Princeton Cemetery Walking Tour

    Princeton Cemetery Walking Tour

    Take a tour of Princeton Cemetery, referred to as the “Westminster Abbey of the United States.” Hear the fascinating stories of some prominent members of the community (including a U.S. president and vice president), as well as extraordinary tales from the diverse men and women that called Princeton home.

  • Docent Tour of Five Independent Souls at Morven

    Docent Tour of Five Independent Souls at Morven

    Five Independent Souls explores the lives of the five delegates representing New Jersey who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, looking at who they were before, during, and after the signing. This exhibit also confronts one of the most confounding actualities around the signers of the Declaration of Independence: these five men, who put their lives on the line for liberty, freedom, and equality, simultaneously denied these very same rights to the people they enslaved. One of Morven’s engaging docents will guide you through the exhibition, sharing insights about the over 100 historic artifacts including manuscripts, paintings, furniture, and personal objects on loan from collections across the country.

  • Night Under the Stars

    Night Under the Stars

    Join us for Night Under the Stars: Rockin’ the 250th on November 7, 2026, at Updike Farmstead.

  • Revolutionary Sundays Tour at Princeton Battlefield State Park

    Revolutionary Sundays Tour at Princeton Battlefield State Park

    Revolutionary Sundays offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore the Ten Crucial Days, the Battle of Princeton, and the people whose lives were shaped by the American Revolution. In celebration of the Nation’s 250th Anniversary, the Princeton Battlefield Society is pleased to offer a series of themed interpretive programs from May through October. These programs feature knowledgeable Historical Interpreters who bring both military and social history to life. Join us and become part of the American Revolution — register today for Revolutionary Sundays!