Princeton NJ Events

5 Generals Houses Bus Tour, Heritage Trail Association

Sunday February 22, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tour the Middlebrook area and 5 existing houses from the Revolutionary War period. The bus will stop for a quick visit to all 5 houses that George Washington and a few top Generals lived during the Middlebrook winter. Beginning at the Van Horne House with an overview of the area during the winter of 1778-79, the tours begin at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and the last tour begins at 2:30pm. The tour itself happens ON the bus. Luxury buses and personal VOX listening devices make the tour information easy to hear on the bus and in the houses.

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Culture at the Crossroads: New Jerseyans in the Revolutionary War, Flounder Brewing

Sunday February 22, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Flounder Brewing,  2 Clerico Lane, Hillsborough Township, NJ,

History is written by the victors, but what was the lived experience for the average New Jerseyan during the Revolutionary War? Using primary sources from the collections at the New Jersey State Archives, this talk will explore how the Revolutionary War affected everyone – Patriot, Loyalist, or those who tried to stay politically neutral, in Somerset County and beyond. Kate Gulick-Tuers is a Data and Outreach Services Archivist at the New Jersey State Archives. She graduated from Connecticut College with a BA in History and a minor in government and a Masters from Simmons College in Library Science with a concentration in archives. She primarily works on exhibits, database management, and processing of early New Jersey documents, including Revolutionary War-era materials.

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Book Talk: The Painter's Fire with Author Zara Anishanslin

Sunday February 22, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Spend the afternoon at Morven exploring art and revolution with author Zara Anishanslin. This talk will feature her new book, The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution. This program is held in partnership with the William Trent House Museum.

The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies by soldiers with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic, artists also played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Discover the inspiring stories and intertwined lives of three of these largely forgotten Patriot artists: Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright. They defied the British monarchy, armed with paint, canvas, wax, and espionage while risking their lives and reputations to support the cause of liberty. Delve into these stories and more at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Your program ticket includes access to visit the museum any time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. the day of the event. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing with the author.

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Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Sunday February 22, 2026
2:00 PM

Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton

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 $20. Advance purchase is required; use the form below. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive).

Please note: Space on this tour is limited to 25. Tickets are required for all participants. Questions? E-mail: eve@princetonhistory.org

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Tea Time Talks, Kingston Historical Society

Sunday February 22, 2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Kingston United Methodist Church, 9 Church Street, Kingston. www.khsnj.org/teatime.

Celebrate George Washington’s actual birth anniversary with a featured talk titled "George Washington and the will o' the wisp." Two other short talks cover Kingston's first canal locktender, and how the Society is preserving local history. Tea and informal conversation with the presenters will follow the talks.