Princeton NJ Events

"Men Without Shoes" Exhibit @Morven - Opening Night

Thursday February 19, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Foundation Academies (FA) Charter School in Trenton, NJ is proud to partner with Princeton Battlefield Society and Morven Museum to unveil Men W/O Shoes—a powerful event shining a long overdue spotlight on Black soldiers in America's fight for freedom in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.

Opening Night Reception 5 - 7 pm Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 Morven Museum & Garden 55 Stockton St. Princeton, N.J. Click here to RSVP

In recognition of the centennial of Black History Month and the nation's 250th anniversary, Foundation Academies is proud to share the stories of these unsung heroes for the first time. Through painstaking research, using cutting-edge video and technology, FA scholars stepped into the role of historians uncovering and retelling the lives of these 14 Black soldiers. Men W/O Shoes will also be open to the public 10 am - 4 pm Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026