Princeton NJ Events

Lecture – “There is but one option for winter: Valley Forge”, WCHP

Sunday April 6, 2025
1:30 PM

Washington Crossing Historic Park

This is a hybrid event. Visitors may attend in-person in the Visitor Center Auditorium or virtually on Zoom. Registration is required. Log-in information provided with registration. Register Here

Why did the Continental Army encamp its main force at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778? What was the physical impact of the encampment? How did the location of the encampment benefit the patriot cause militarily as well as in matters of foreign policy? Historian Kenneth Gavin will explore these questions to reveal a complex set of social, political, economic, and strategic factors that determined Valley Forge to the only viable option for the army’s 1777 encampment.

1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

Chocolate in the 18th Century, Rockingham Historic Site

Sunday April 6, 2025
1:30 PM

Susan Plaisted of Heart to Hearth Cookery presents a program on chocolate in the 18th century. Cacao beans will be processed using period methods and turned into "cakes" and hot chocolate. Attendees help with the process and tastings. Call to register. 

Rockingham Historic Site, County Route 603, Kingston, 609-683-7132

Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour: Main Campus Neighborhood

Sunday April 6, 2025
2:00 PM

Nassau Hall

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 Henry Moore to Louise Nevelson. 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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Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Sunday April 6, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square. Hear some of the classic history and lesser-known stories of Princeton’s diverse past.

Tickets are $15. Advance purchase is required; use the form below. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive).

Princeton Battle Monument,  1 Monument Drive Princeton

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