Princeton NJ Events

The Old Barracks Museum's Spring Lecture Series

Wednesday May 13, 2026
6:00 PM

Robert Fanelli Lydia's Tale

Attend the Old Barracks Museum's Spring Lecture Series to learn more about the history that helped to shape our nation. Lecture will begin at 6 PM, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be provided. Copies of these titles will be available for purchase during the event or at www.barracks.org. All proceeds go towards supporting the Old Barracks Museum and its mission.

Robert Fanelli Lydia's Tale In "Lydia's Tale," Robert Fanelli shares the story of Lydia Darrah, whose actions are said to have saved George Washington's army from a devastating ambush. Using genealogical sources, legal documents, and other correspondence, Fanelli reveals for the first time the life and experiences of this remarkable heroine of the American Revolution. Check barracks.org for location.

Mrs. Christie @McCarter Theatre

Wednesday May 13, 2026
7:30 PM

In 1926, Agatha Christie vanished, then reappeared eleven days later without explanation. It was a tabloid sensation—a mystery that remains unsolved nearly a century later. In 2026, Christie superfan Lucy makes the pilgrimage to the author’s estate. When she happens upon an unpublished diary written in Christie’s own hand, Lucy resolves to crack the case once and for all. In parallel storylines that blend past and present, Mrs. Christie proves that sometimes you need to disappear in order to find yourself.

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