Explore the powerful gift of being an appreciator with kindness ambassador, wellness coach, and author Tracey Gates. In this workshop, Tracey will guide attendees in how to create a more meaningful and abundant life, sharing stories and the experience of writing unexpected letters of appreciation. Morven is thrilled to present this workshop in partnership with the Princeton Public Library as part of Arts & Health Mercer.

Join Morven and the Princeton Public Library for So You Think You Know Civics? This series of hybrid public programs unpacks big questions about the past and present of the U.S. government, and how we can make change in our democracy. Our speaker for the fifth and final program in the series, What is Political Leadership? is Saladin Ambar Senior Scholar at Eagleton’s Center on the American Governor and Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

This event is sold out. You’re invited to an evening of eighteenth century music and dance with the Historical Society of Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden. Arranged by The Practitioners of Musick and taking place in Morven’s Stockton Education Center, the event will reimagine an actual concert and dance that took place in Princeton on August 22, 1774 at the “Sign of the College” tavern.

This event is sold out. Travel back in time with an enchanting afternoon Cream Tea service in Morven’s historic Garden Room. Seatings offered at 12:00 p.m. Your ticket includes an optional tour of the museum with one of Morven’s knowledgeable docents.

Create beautiful works of art using Zentangle, a method of drawing using structured shapes with recurring patterns that can help increase focus and decrease stress. This workshop will take place at the Princeton Public Library. Pre-registration is required.

Don’t miss an afternoon of early music on Morven’s historic grounds! Morven is pleased to partner with the Guild for Early Music to host their annual Autumn Showcase. The concert is free to attend.

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s newest exhibition, Morven Revealed: Untold Stories from New Jersey’s Most Historic Home, with curators Beth Allan and Jesse Gordon Simons. This tour is limited to 15 people. Pre-registration is required.

In honor of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, Morven is pleased to offer a free presentation featuring Development professional Jerry Muntz. Learn the ABC's of Planned Giving and how you can preserve your assets for the future.

Celebrate OAKtober with the Marquand Park Foundation and Morven! You’re invited to a special evening of talks with local researchers exploring the legacy of oaks.

Join Morven and the Princeton Public Library for So You Think You Know Civics? This series hybrid public programs unpacks big questions about the past and present of the U.S. government, and how we can make change in our democracy. Our speaker for the fourth program in the series, What is Law? is Tao L. Dumas, Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Prelaw Advisory Committee at The College of New Jersey.

Boudinot Society members, Morven’s Board of Trustees, and community advocates will toast to 20 years of exhibits.  Since opening our doors in 2004, Morven has hosted 37 exhibitions celebrating New Jersey's cultural heritage. Join our most dedicated supporters at a cocktail reception highlighting many of these award-winning shows! 

Gather on Morven’s beautiful grounds for Yoga for a Cure, an all-levels outdoor yoga class with Gratitude Yoga in support of Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) research.

Explore Princeton's Mercer Hill neighborhood and the Stockton family's fascinating history on this October walk led by the authors of Discovering Princeton: A Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours. Space is limited to 25 participants so act fast to reserve your spot.

Travel back in time with an enchanting afternoon Cream Tea service in Morven’s historic Garden Room. Seatings at 12:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.. Your ticket includes an optional tour of the museum with one of Morven’s knowledgeable docents.

Join Morven and the Princeton Public Library for So You Think You Know Civics? This series hybrid public programs will unpack big questions about the past and present of the U.S. government, and how we can make change in our democracy. Our speaker for the third program in the series, What is Civic Participation? is Hyacinth Miller, Assistant Teaching Professor in the Rutgers University - Newark School of Arts and Sciences Africana Studies and Political Science Departments. 

Don’t miss an exciting evening of dance in Morven’s historic gardens! In line with the museum’s mission of preserving and celebrating authentic stories, “Morven Moves” is an annual program that does so through dance. This tented evening performance features choreographers and dance companies that reflect the rich and diverse culture and communities of this region.

Please join us for a hybrid panel discussion exploring Morven’s journey from Governor’s Mansion to opening as a museum in 2004. Your in-person ticket includes access to visit Morven’s newest exhibition, Morven Revealed: Untold Stories from New Jersey’s Most Historic Home, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. before the program.

Jane Austen scholar Juliette C. Wells will deliver an illustrated lecture and discuss her recently published book “A New Jane Austen: How Americans Brought Us the World's Greatest Novelist.” This free event is offered in partnership with the Princeton Public Library and the Jane Austen Society of North America - New Jersey Region. Pre-registration is required.

You’re invited to an illustrated hybrid talk with historian Lucia McMahon exploring the “hidden histories” of women’s educational worlds in early America. Professor McMahon’s most recent book, “The Celebrated Elizabeth Smith,” will be available for purchase and signing with the author following the talk.

Celebrate summer reading with a free gathering of area book lovers featuring two historical fiction authors, Ann Hood and Laura Spence-Ash, discussing their recent novels. The event includes refreshments, door prizes, and more. Registration requested; space is limited. Presented by the Princeton Public Library in partnership with Morven Museum & Garden and Labyrinth Books. 

In this online (via Zoom) event, community members read an amended version of Frederick Douglass’ influential speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” given on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, to the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society.

It’s Morven’s 20th anniversary! Join the commemoration this Independence Day as we reflect on history, civic engagement, and community at the museum’s annual Fourth of July festival. The 2024 festival will feature community partners hosting family-friendly activities and crafts; tours of Morven’s gardens; live music; food trucks; face painting; and much more. Don’t miss this annual tradition, always free and all are welcome. The 2024 Fourth of July Jubilee is sponsored by Blue Sky Green Earth, Baxter Construction, and Fulton Bank.

Come together to share Juneteenth resources, history, crafts, food, and fun as The Princeton Festival commemorates the holiday with community partners. Stop by the "Let Freedom Ring Booth" to participate in a Juneteenth interactive oral history project, and stay for the concert celebrating the rich history of black choral music in America. 

Morven will offer a free hybrid African American Genealogy Workshop highlighting the process and lessons learned while researching the history and genealogy of people enslaved at Morven. The workshop will be led by historian Sharece Blakney. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions and their own research ideas and leads.

Explore Princeton's Mercer Hill neighborhood and the Stockton family's fascinating history on this springtime walk led by the authors of Discovering Princeton: A Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours. Space is limited to 25 participants so act fast to reserve your spot. The rain date for the tour is Sunday, June 2, 2024.