John Burkhalter of The Practitioners of Musick performs in the galley devoted to Francis Hopkinson part of Morven’s current exhibition of The Five New Jersey Signer’s of the Declaration of Independence.
PRINCETON 1776 FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 3rd 2026
12pm to 3pm
55 Stockton Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Play colonial games with townspeople and join soldiers in singing tavern songs. There will be demonstrations of crafts and cider making. Food and beverages will be available including a limited “edition “ offering from Triumph Brewing Company: “Triumph ‘76 Ale” created especially for the occasion. Morven museum will be open with half-priced admission. A ticket to Princeton 1776 Fest is required. Enjoy activities from community partners which include:
The Historical Society of Princeton
The Old Barracks Museum
Princeton Public Library
Rockingham State Historic Site
Princeton Chapter of the DAR
The Princeton Battlefield Society will also unveil their diorama of General George Washington’s crucial victory that turned the tide of the Revolutionary War.
To purchase tickets and for additional information please call: 609.924.8144 x103 or visit: info@morven.org