Princeton NJ Events

Princeton University Eating Clubs Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Saturday April 12, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Colonial Club

40 Prospect Avenue, Princeton

Join author Clifford Zink on a walking tour outside Princeton University’s majestic eating clubs. Learn about the architecture, origins, and development of the sixteen Classical and Gothic-style clubhouses, which date from 1895 to 1928. There will be an opportunity to visit inside of one of the eating clubs. Copies of Zink’s 2017 book, The Princeton Eating Clubs, will be available for sale at a discounted price at the tour. Co-sponsored by Princeton Prospect Foundation. Please note: Advanced tickets ($20) are required – no walk ups will be allowed.

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Recreating the Battle of Trenton, Washington Crossing State Park

Saturday April 12, 2025
1:00 PM

The Battle of Trenton will be recreated by using miniature figures, dice and “Flint & Steel” rules developed by Richard Kane who will also be managing the game. Visitors can observe and some will be able to participate as the historic military commanders by issuing orders to their military units. As Colonel Rall can you save the Hessians from being captured by General Washington? It’s your chance to change history! The Battle of Trenton will be recreated at 1 PM at the Visitor Center Museum at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, New Jersey.

The Visitor Center Museum will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. featuring The Swan Historical Foundation’s Collection of 500+ Colonial and Revolutionary War artifacts

Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour: Residential Colleges Neighborhood

Saturday April 12, 2025
2:00 PM

Free; no reservations required. Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with a Museum guide and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors, from Sol LeWitt to Maya Lin. Learn about materials and techniques and explore elements of design and balance. All tours are held outdoors, rain or shine, and are stair free. 

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