John Notman, "Plan of Grounds, Fieldwood, near Princeton," Oct. 19, 1846. Marquand Papers, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library, NJ.

Ticket Prices
General Admission: $15

Spend an afternoon exploring the history and natural beauty of Princeton’s Marquand Park!

Marquand Park and Arboretum is a 17-acre preserve of trees and woodlands with deep historical roots in the Princeton community. Originally the 19th-century estate and gardens of Judge Richard Stockton Field, the park was donated to the municipality of Princeton by the Marquand family in 1953.

Join Morven Museum & Garden, the Marquand Park Foundation, and the Historical Society of Princeton for an interactive program exploring the material culture and natural history of this fascinating space. 

The afternoon will begin at Morven with an opportunity to visit the museum’s current exhibition Morven Revealed: Untold Stories from New Jersey’s Most Historic Home, and to view maps, photographs, and more documenting Marquand Park’s history. This includes architect John Notman’s hand drawn plans of Fieldwood, Judge Field’s Italianate villa, built c. 1852 (now on display through May 2025). Following the museum visit, attendees can take a walking tour of Marquand Park led by knowledgeable guides Evie Timberlake and Becca Flemer, co-chairs of the Marquand Park Foundation. 

This program is offered rain or shine. Free parking is available in Morven’s lot (55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ). Attendees can either drive or walk to take the tour of Marquand Park (48 Lover’s Lane, Princeton, NJ) following the visit to Morven. It’s a 5-minute drive (limited parking available on premises) and a 15-minute walk. The tour will begin at 3:15 p.m.