Advertisement in the New York Journal, dated August 11th 1774 provides information about a concert and dance assembly at the “Sign of the College” tavern on the King’s Highway in Prince-town, New Jersey
You’re invited to an evening of eighteenth century music and dance on Friday, November 8th, 2024 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 assembly that took place in Princeton on August 22, 1774 at the “Sign of the College” tavern. Located directly across from Nassau Hall, the tavern was leased by William Whitehead from Morven’s Richard Stockton.
The 2024 performers for the reimagined 1774 entertainment will be The Practitioners of Musick, featuring John Burkhalter playing English and small flutes and harpsichordist Donovan Klotzbeacher, with guest artists soprano Abigail Chapman and Baroque violinist Elizabeth Rouget. The dance component will be directed by Susan Nabors Braisted, a choreographer with an extensive background in the performance of Baroque Dance. Mr. Burkhalter will also offer an illustrated talk.
Light refreshments, including coffee and tea, will be served prior to the performance, which will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Ticket Prices
Individual Ticket: $45
Tickets for Two: $80
Visit the Morven website to register for this special program.
https://morvenmuseumgarden.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/1774-tavern-concert-and-dance
Program tickets include access to visit Morven’s newest exhibition, Morven Revealed: Untold Stories from New Jersey’s Most Historic Home, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. prior to the concert.
Morven Museum & Garden 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
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