Morven Museum & Garden

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Morven Museum & Garden

Morven in May FY25

 

Morven in May

JOIN US for Spring Awakening in Morven’s Historic Garden! 

Spring Garden Party

Friday, May 16th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (rain or shine)

Celebrate the season of renewal with a beloved and time-honored tradition that unites our community in support of Morven’s continued work to bring illuminating exhibitions to life, provide enriching educational programs for all, and preserve this National Historic Landmark. 

Be part of this inspiring celebration and help keep history thriving for generations to come. We can’t wait to welcome you! 

🌸 Delight in:

  • Strolling through Morven’s breathtaking spring gardens

  • Enjoying live entertainment and lawn games

  • Savoring gourmet hors d’oeuvres and refreshments

  • Catching up with old friends and new

  • Commemorating Morven’s 250th anniversary—The Countdown to Independence is on!

Morven in May 2025 event chairs: Ronnie Bregenzer, Bill Ennist, John Healey, Rachel Herr, Sharon Litvinsky, Nick Lopez, Liza Morehouse, Robert O’Neil, Courtney Lederer, Chris Rice, Greg Rogers, & Lisa Ullmann

For more information, contact Megan Shackney by calling 609.924.8144 x 101 or email mshackney@morven.org.

SUPPORTER LEVEL BENEFITS

Wisteria Patron — $15,000
• 10 tickets to the Garden Party and Museum
• Opportunity to host a private tour at Morven— up to 20 guests, hospitality included*

Rose Patron — $10,000
• 8 tickets to the Garden Party and Museum
• Opportunity to host a private tour at Morven— up to 15 guests, hospitality included*

Peony Patron — $5,000
• 6 tickets to the Garden Party and Museum
• Opportunity to host a private tour at Morven— up to 10 guests, hospitality included*

Lilac Patron — $2,500
• 4 tickets to the Garden Party and Museum

Dahlia Patron — $1,500
• 2 tickets to the Garden Party and Museum

Daffodil Patron — $500
• 1 ticket to the Garden Party

Daylily Patron — $250
• 1 ticket to the Garden Party

Individual Patron — $200
• • 1 ticket to the Garden Party

The tangible value of each Garden Party ticket is $75. Donations in excess may be considered tax deductible.

THANK YOU TO OUR EARLY SUPPORTERS

WISTERIA
Liza and Sky Morehouse

ROSE
Robert N. Wilson and Michele Plante

PEONY
Capital Health
Blue Sky Green Earth
Baxter Construction

LILAC
Ronica A. Bregenzer, Architect LLC
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty
CBIZ Borden Perlman
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Rachel and Mark Herr
Douglas Honnold
Keller Williams Princeton Realty - The Lopez Group
L&A Tent Rentals Inc.
Courtney Lederer and Mark Thierfelder
Susan and Tracy MacGregor
Eileen and Robert O'Neil
Saul Ewing LLP

DAHLIA
Adams Rental
Carolyn and John Healey
Casey and Samuel Lambert
Edward Matthews and Vilma Keri
Patricia and Kevin McCarthy
May and Costa Papastephanou
Ann and Austin Starkey
Alexandra W. Tatnall
Daphne A. Townsend

DAFFODIL
Anastasia Marty
Carol and Bradford Mills
Kerry M. Perretta
Ruth Sayer
Dorothy M. Shepard

DAYLILY
Rebecca and Rob Callahan
Stephanie, Julia, and Sean Cuddahy
Jennifer Morrow Eident-Finn
Ashley and Brian Formento
Kim Gallagher
Alexandra Gerry
Colleen A. Goggins
Margaret and Thomas Gorrie
Madolyn Greve
Peter Ham
Lorraine Haucke
Nell Haughton
David Lauer and Ron Neldberg
Joanne Meehan
Martha Otis
Barbara and Richard Pierce
Dorothy and Charles Plohn, Jr.
Princeton Area Community Foundation
Chris and Liza Rice
Ellen and Gregory Rogers
Georgia T. Schley
Inez and Richard Scribner
Kenneth Siegel
Jay Vawter
Ruth and Donald Wilson

As of March 18, 2025

Spring Plant Sale

Online sale runs NOW through April 7th, 2025

Our expert horticulturalists have compiled a stellar collection of annuals, perennials, and edible plants each selected for their heartiness, unusualness, or beauty.

  • On-site pickups will be scheduled on May 10th and 12th

  • Members and Garden Party ticketholders receive early access for pickups and the tray-sale on May 9th

Coming this April!

Morven’s Campaign for 2026 & Beyond, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing our exhibitions, expanding educational programs, improving accessibility, and raising awareness of Morven’s profound impact on American history.

With a $2 million goal, this campaign coincides with the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, marking a pivotal moment in our nation's history and offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to further elevate Morven as a vital regional and national treasure.

Giving to Morven Museum & Garden’s 250th Campaign is an opportunity FOR YOU to be a meaningful part of this important milestone for our country and for future generations.

Contact Megan Shackney to learn more and to support Morven for the next 250 years by calling 609.924.8144 x 101.