Historical Society of Princeton

Name: Historical Society of Princeton
Address: 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ, 08540, US
Telephone: (609) 921-6748
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Inspired by the worldly and entrepreneurial spirit of the citizens of Princeton, and graced by the important legacy of the town, the Historical Society of Princeton develops signature programs of learning and discovery to connect the lessons of the past to the issues which inform our future. Using our historic sites and collections, we teach local and international visitors that history is relevant in daily life, and can be used to explore a shared connection among people; to celebrate a love of place; and to promote conversations on creating a better future.

10/09/2026

⭐Adams Rental⭐

Thank you for your generous support of Night Under the Stars: Rockin' the 250th!

“Sitting at the crossroads of the American Revolution, Updike Farmstead is a place where guests experience an agrarian setting, complete with farmhouse, barn and outbuildings. The property reflects a history that is rapidly disappearing across the country. Adams Rental is honored to support the events that host thousands of guests to enjoy this wonderful setting each year.”

🎟️ Tickets are $250.

Join us Saturday, November 7 at Updike Farmstead!

Learn more and purchase tickets:
https://princetonhistory.org/nightunderthestars/

10/07/2026

THIS THURSDAY at Updike Farmstead: Join HSP Museum Educator Cindy Srnka and Princeton resident James (Jamie) Schnitzer for a presentation tracing the intertwined journeys of the Einstein and Dukas families that began in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Jamie’s “Aunt Helen” became Albert Einstein’s secretary in 1928; they escaped N**i persecution and took refuge in Princeton in 1933.

Drawing on a private collection of archival materials and generational memories, participants will encounter a story of resilience, connection, and displacement that offers new insight into these familiar figures and the family that enabled this history to be visible. $10; tickets available on HSP's website.

10/04/2026

The weather’s beautiful and we’re ready to welcome you to Princeton 1776 Fest at Morven from now to 3 pm. We have TWO baby goats and they’re adorable!

🎟️ FREE for kids ages 12 & under, + active military or veterans (with ID). $15 general admission

More details: bit.ly/4hJGjcM

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10/02/2026

TOMORROW: 1776 Fest will be a day to remember! Live music, living history interpreters (meet Benjamin Franklin!) and craftspeople (learn how c***r is made), special exhibitions (check out the sprawling Battle of Princeton diorama), and food and drink from McCaffrey's Food Markets and Triumph Princeton (try the special Triumph ʼ76 Ale).

Plus, Walk Bike Princeton is offering a 5.5 mile bicycle tour of Princeton’s Revolutionary War historic sites at 10:00 am and Nassau Hall's historic Faculty Room will be open to the public from 10 to 3.

📍12-3 at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton.
🎟️ Learn more and buy your tickets today to save $5 off walk up admission: https://princetonhistory.org/events/princeton-1776-fest/

10/01/2026

⭐ Charles Schwab ⭐
Thank you for your generous support of Night Under the Stars: Rockin' the 250th!

“As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we are grateful for the Historical Society of Princeton’s dedication to preserving and sharing Princeton’s important role in our nation’s history. Charles Schwab is proud to be a longstanding supporter of HSP’s mission and its efforts to bring our community together. Through its work, HSP not only enriches and inspires today’s audiences but also helps ensure that these stories endure for generations to come. Thank you to the staff and Board of HSP for your tireless commitment and leadership.”

🎟️ Tickets are $250 and available through October 23.

Learn more and purchase tickets:
https://princetonhistory.org/nightunderthestars/

09/30/2026

Experience Night Under the Stars! ⭐

Join us at Updike Farmstead on November 7 for drinks around the fire pits and a plated dinner by Emily’s Café & Catering in our heated tent. Then head into the historic Wojciechowicz Barn for live music and dancing with Pure Petty, a Tom Petty tribute band.

Come ready to mingle, catch up with friends, meet new ones, and enjoy a relaxed night of good food, great company, and plenty of rock ’n’ roll.

Rock the 250th with us in your boots and blue jeans and support the Historical Society of Princeton!

🎟️ Tickets are $250 and available on our website: PrincetonHistory.org/nightunderthestars/

09/29/2026

HSP is thrilled to be a part of this incredible collaborative event! This community celebration — 250 years in the making — includes live music, living history interpreters and craftspeople, special exhibitions, food by McCaffrey's Food Markets and Triumph Brewing Company of Princeton’s special ʼ76 Ale.

09/25/2026

★ HONORING CAROL WOJCIECHOWICZ ★

Join the Historical Society of Princeton in honoring longtime friend and champion Carol Wojciechowicz at Night Under the Stars: Rockin’ the 250th.

She was a driving force behind the restoration of the 1892 barn at Updike Farmstead. On November 7, we’ll celebrate her in the very barn she fought to save — with dinner, live music by Pure Petty, a Tom Petty tribute band, and dancing under its historic beams.

Be part of this special night honoring Carol, marking America’s 250th, and supporting Princeton history.

Learn more and purchase tickets at https://princetonhistory.org/nightunderthestars/

09/24/2026

Experience a night of art and history! Drop in for open houses at the Princeton University Art Museum, Art@Bainbridge, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Public Library and Morven Museum & Garden. Enjoy activities and speak with curators about the works on view. Be sure to visit Dohm Alley to view HSP’s exhibition, “Princeton’s Taverns: On the Road to Revolution” and the Spring Street mural organized by the Arts Council of Princeton.

09/17/2026

239 years ago in Philadelphia, 39 delegates from 12 states signed the U.S. Constitution. Earlier this year, Princeton University Library displayed a rare copy of the document - one of 13 remaining originals - as part of its semiquincentennial exhibition, “'Nursery of Rebellion:'" Princeton and the American Revolution." Also included was a rare Dunlap Broadside printing of the Declaration of Independence.

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354 Quaker Road
Princeton, NJ
08540

Telephone

(609) 921-6748

Website

http://www.princetonhistory.org/

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