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>Drumthwacket – Owned by the State of New Jersey, it is the official residence of the governor.
>Morven Museum & Garden –
For more than 200 years, Morven
has played a role in the history of
New Jersey and the nation. Visit
the museum’s newly re-imagined permanent history exhibition examining the lives of all who lived in this
National Historic Landmark. Morven’s second-floor galleries host changing exhibitions celebrating New Jersey’s cultural heritage.
>Princeton Cemetery – Legible gravestones date back to the year 1760 and include those of Aaron Burr, Grover Cleveland, John Witherspoon, Paul Tulane, and others. On March 18 each year, there is a celebration of Grover Cleveland’s birthday.
>Princeton Battlefield State Park – Coming at the end of “The Ten Crucial Days” that saw the well-known night crossing of the Delaware River and two battles in Trenton, the Battle of Princeton gave Washington his first victory against the British Regulars on the field.
>Quaker Meeting House – Located near Princeton Battlefield State Park, this was the first house of worship in Princeton (1726). Richard Stockton, one of New Jersey’s signers of the Declaration of Independence, is buried in the small graveyard.
>Princeton University – A trip to Princeton isn't complete without visiting one of the most historical universities. Chartered in 1746, and known as the College of New Jersey until 1896, it was British North America’s fourth college. The College of New Jersey was relocated to Princeton in 1756 and was officially renamed Princeton University in 1896.
>Updike Farmstead – Home of Historical Society of Princeton – Take the Historical Society of Princeton’s fabulous guided walking tours, offered every Sunday at
2 p.m. Enjoy a 1.9-mile, two-hour walk around downtown Princeton and the university campus as
you learn about historic sites in the area.
>The 1719 William Trent House
– William Trent built his country estate north of Philadelphia, in New Jersey, at the Falls of the Delaware River about 1719. During the American Revolution, the Trent House was occupied by Hessian forces and played a prominent role in several battles fought at Trenton during December 1776.
>The Douglas House – Dating
to about 1766, it is one of Trenton’s oldest structures. The Douglas House has had four locations over the past 200+ years, but sits today just a few hundred feet from its original location. It became a landmark during the Revolutionary War, when General George Washington made it his headquarters and held his council
of war here prior to the Battle of Assunpink, January 2, 1777.
>The Old Barracks Museum – General Washington crossed the Delaware River and won victory over British and Hessian troops housed in the Old Barracks, marking the turning point of the American Revolution. The Old Barracks are the only remaining colonial barracks in New Jersey.
We recommend visiting each venue’s website for operating hours and guidelines.
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