BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-4@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T134500 DTSTAMP:20250514T211525Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/test-event/ SUMMARY:Test Event DESCRIPTION:test event LOCATION:Location A\, 123 Main St\, Hamilton Township\, NJ\, 08620\, United States GEO:40.168536;-74.674339 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=123 Main St\, Hamilton Town ship\, NJ\, 08620\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Location A:ge o:40.168536,-74.674339 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-28@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20250530T000000Z DTEND:20250530T000000Z DTSTAMP:20250529T000129Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/papis-pizza-event/ SUMMARY:Papi's Pizza Event DESCRIPTION:Still not sure about the details. CATEGORIES:Food LOCATION:Papi's Pizza\, 402 Rutherford Ave\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08618\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=402 Rutherford Ave\, Trento n\, NJ\, 08618\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Papi's Pizza:geo :0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-30@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20250531T000000Z DTEND:20250531T070000Z DTSTAMP:20250529T174431Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/pancake-breakfast/ SUMMARY:Pancake breakfast DESCRIPTION:asdf asdfdsfa CATEGORIES:Food LOCATION:Mercer County Civil Courthouse\, 175 S Broad St\, Trenton\, NJ\, 0 8608\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 S Broad St\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08608\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mercer County Civil Courthouse:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-29@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20250611T134500Z DTEND:20250611T151500Z DTSTAMP:20250609T130953Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/test-event-3/ SUMMARY:Test Event DESCRIPTION:Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/06/Trenton-nj-1.webp CATEGORIES:Fun Activity LOCATION:Papi's Pizza\, 402 Rutherford Ave\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08618\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=402 Rutherford Ave\, Trento n\, NJ\, 08618\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Papi's Pizza:geo :0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-33@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20250611T134500Z DTEND:20250617T151500Z DTSTAMP:20250609T131051Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/damien-event-2/ SUMMARY:Test Event 2 DESCRIPTION:Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit. Cras a urna lacus. Aliquam magna nisl\, hendrerit quis tellus non\, porta finib us lacus. Aenean eu leo vitae ipsum malesuada molestie non vel justo. Maec enas maximus venenatis velit in aliquet. Morbi lacinia nibh et velit fring illa eleifend. Nulla at eleifend erat\, vitae rhoncus leo. Maecenas non or ci et nisl scelerisque dignissim vitae a diam. 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ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/06/hopewellTownship2.jpg CATEGORIES:Food,Historical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-52@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20250701T000000Z DTEND:20250704T000000Z DTSTAMP:20250624T134409Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/event-1/ SUMMARY:Event 1 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/06/hopewellTownship2-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-71@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801 DTSTAMP:20250731T152827Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/test-event-4/ SUMMARY:test event DESCRIPTION:Details Here  CATEGORIES:Food LOCATION:640 South Broad Street\, 39 Peter Rafferty Drive\, Hamilton Square \, NJ\, 08690\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=39 Peter Rafferty Drive\, H amilton Square\, NJ\, 08690\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=640 South Broad Street:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-96@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20251119T000000Z DTEND:20260111T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251118T190254Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/festival-of-trees/ SUMMARY:Festival of Trees DESCRIPTION:\n\nFestival of Trees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 19\, 2025 –January 11\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nMorven’s signature holiday tradition ret urns for its 20th season. This beloved community event features inspired h oliday trees and mantels throughout the museum galleries\, creating a magi cal experience for the whole family. This milestone year not only celebrat es the festival’s rich legacy—it also launches Morven’s role in comm emorating America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Visitation is Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter Soirée\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Festival of Tr ees celebration culminates with a Winter Soirée on Sunday\, December 7\, 2025\, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.\, set within the warmth of Morven’s histor ic mansion\, beautifully adorned in holiday splendor. Guests will enjoy an elegant evening of live music\, array of culinary delights\, and festive décor throughout the museum.\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/signature-festival-of-trees.png CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Fun Activity,Historical,Shopping LOCATION:Morven Museum &\; Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\ , 08540\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=55 Stockton Street\, Prince ton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Morven Museum & Garden:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-88@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20251214T000000Z DTEND:20251214T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251118T190324Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/washingtons-landing-in-new-jerse y/ SUMMARY:Washington's Landing in New Jersey DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nDepictions of Washington crossing the Delaware on Chris tmas night in 1776 are etched into the American psyche — so much so that Crossing reenactments in Pennsylvania attract thousands of visitors each year. But did you know that after the Crossing\, New Jersey saw more revol utionary battles and skirmishes than any other American colony?\nLearn wha t happened when the troops landed in New Jersey!\nThe Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA)\, NJ State Park historians\, and the First Rhode I sland Regiment\, will provide an opportunity to experience both the Crossi ng and the March to Trenton through the eyes of the men and women who live d it.\nThis will happen in sync with Washington Crossing Historic Park of Pennsylvania’s “First Crossing” rehearsal event.\nReenactors who cro ss with Washington will be met by Ronald Rinaldi\, portraying General Nath aneal Greene\, who will invite them to an encampment in the Lower Park\, a nchored by members of the First Rhode Island Regiment. The First RI will p ortray the roles of Black soldiers\, sailors\, artillerists\, marines and musicians. They will be supported by:\n\n\n \nJohn Lamb's Artillery\n\n \nMotts Artillery\n\n \n17th Regiment of Infantry portraying the Hunterdo n Militia\n\n \nNew Jersey Fifes and Drums\n\n\nVisitors will be welcomed at the nearby Nelson House\, where volunteers from the Garden Club of Tre nton will serve free hot cider and donuts in front of a roaring fire. A fo od truck will be on hand! Free entry\, but a $10 per carload donation is r equested.\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/10/landing6-scaled.jpeg CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Fun Activity,Historical LOCATION:Washington Crossing State Park of New Jersey\, Washington Crossing -Pennington Road\, Titusville\, NJ\, 08560\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing-Penning ton Road\, Titusville\, NJ\, 08560\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=Washington Crossing State Park of New Jersey:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-99@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20251220T000000Z DTEND:20251220T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251201T155332Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/hessian-encampment-at-the-park/ SUMMARY:Hessian Encampment at the Park DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Von Prueschenk’s Hessian Regiment and learn about the German Auxiliary troops’ role in the American Revolution. Camp life and drilling will occur throughout the day. For more information: 60 9-737-0623. Free.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/hessians.jpg CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Historical LOCATION:Washington Crossing State Park\, Washington Crossing-Pennington Ro ad\, Titusville\, NJ\, 08560\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing-Penning ton Road\, Titusville\, NJ\, 08560\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=Washington Crossing State Park:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-94@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20251226T000000Z DTEND:20251227T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251118T190455Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/patriots-week-2/ SUMMARY:Patriots Week DESCRIPTION:Don't miss out on this year's Patriots Week\, a popular celebra tion of Trenton's revolutionary role in America's history. Between Decembe r 26th to 31st\, New Jersey’s Capital City provides the opportunity for residents and tourists to experience the events that shaped our nation.\n\ nThe Colonial Ball will take place on Friday\, December 26th\, at 7 pm at the Masonic Temple. Get whisked away to the past while you mingle with his torically outfitted reenactors and dance to the sounds of colonial America . Complimentary refreshments will be served. Period dress is neither requi red nor discouraged. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door. Tickets will go on sale on 11/17 at barracks.org.  \n\nOn Saturday\, December 27th\, we will host the Battles of Trenton Reen actments\, the battles that shaped the destiny of the American Revolution and our nation. The first reenactment will take place at 11 am at the Batt le Monument\, the second will begin at 3 pm in Mill Hill Park. The reenact ments are free to attend. Come watch living history and follow the soldier s as they march out to fight on the original battlefields. These events ar e rain or shine. \n\n“The Trouble with Trenton” interactive puppet sh ows\, presented by Tuckers Tales\, will also be held on Saturday\, Decembe r 27th. The puppet shows are a family-friendly “mini” look at American history at Warren Street Plaza\, on the corner of Hanover Street and Warr en Street. The free show includes live music\, large puppets and props\, a nd plenty of “revolting” action. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/Patriots-Week-PR.jpg CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:Old Barracks Museum\, 101 Barracks Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08608\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=101 Barracks Street\, Trent on\, NJ\, 08608\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Old Barracks Mu seum:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-95@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20251226T000000Z DTEND:20251227T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251118T190411Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/patriots-week/ SUMMARY:Patriots Week DESCRIPTION:Don't miss out on this year's Patriots Week\, a popular celebra tion of Trenton's revolutionary role in America's history. Between Decembe r 26th to 31st\, New Jersey’s Capital City provides the opportunity for residents and tourists to experience the events that shaped our nation.\n\ nThe Colonial Ball will take place on Friday\, December 26th\, at 7 pm at the Masonic Temple. Get whisked away to the past while you mingle with his torically outfitted reenactors and dance to the sounds of colonial America . Complimentary refreshments will be served. Period dress is neither requi red nor discouraged. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door. Tickets will go on sale on 11/17 at barracks.org.  \n\nOn Saturday\, December 27th\, we will host the Battles of Trenton Reen actments\, the battles that shaped the destiny of the American Revolution and our nation. The first reenactment will take place at 11 am at the Batt le Monument\, the second will begin at 3 pm in Mill Hill Park. The reenact ments are free to attend. Come watch living history and follow the soldier s as they march out to fight on the original battlefields. These events ar e rain or shine. \n\n“The Trouble with Trenton” interactive puppet sh ows\, presented by Tuckers Tales\, will also be held on Saturday\, Decembe r 27th. The puppet shows are a family-friendly “mini” look at American history at Warren Street Plaza\, on the corner of Hanover Street and Warr en Street. The free show includes live music\, large puppets and props\, a nd plenty of “revolting” action. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/Patriots-Week-PR-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:Old Barracks Museum\, 101 Barracks Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08608\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=101 Barracks Street\, Trent on\, NJ\, 08608\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Old Barracks Mu seum:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-84@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260101T000000Z DTEND:20260101T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251118T190546Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/experience-the-battle-of-princet on/ SUMMARY:Experience the Battle of Princeton DESCRIPTION:It is the annual reenactment of the January 3\, 1777 Battle of Princeton.  Included is a memorial wreath-laying ceremony at the iconic M ercer Oak and a tour of the historic Thomas Clarke House &\; Museum.   400 reenactors are scheduled with artillery units and horsemen.  More inf ormation will be on our website as of November 15. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/10/Magnet-Fiore.jpg CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:Princeton Battlefield State Park\, 500 Mercer Road\, Princeton\, N J\, 08540\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=500 Mercer Road\, Princeton \, NJ\, 08540\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Princeton Battlef ield State Park:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-113@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260108T000000Z DTEND:20260108T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260105T162217Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/princeton-and-the-american-revol ution-the-ten-crucial-days/ SUMMARY:Princeton and the American Revolution: The Ten Crucial Days DESCRIPTION:This is the story of the desperate hours at the end of 1776 whe n the American Revolution seemed lost.  Struggling through unimaginable d ifficulties\, the Continental Army crossed the Delaware on Christmas\, win ning three battles in 10 days\, culminating in the Battle of Princeton on January 3\, 1777.  These victories changed the course of history and enab led the birth of our free nation.\n\nAbout the Speaker: Barry Singer has been a Princeton area resident for more than 30 years. After retiring from a long career in the financial sector\, he has pursued his passion for Re volutionary War history by teaching at local libraries\, senior centers an d at Princeton University’s Community Auditing Program.  Volunteering f or the past 18 years with the Historical Society of Princeton\, Barry also leads walking tours of historic Princeton. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/12/Washington_Crossing_the_Delaware_by_Emanuel_Leutze_MMA-NYC_1851. jpg CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:https://events.mcl.org/event/15539344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-93@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260110T000000Z DTEND:20260110T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260109T202014Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/second-skirmish-at-crosswicks/ SUMMARY:Second Skirmish at Crosswicks DESCRIPTION:Independent historian Matthew A. Leilich discusses a little-kno wn conflict of the American Revolution: The Second Skirmish at Crosswicks Creek. Free. Registration required at https://abbottmarshlands.org/events/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/TNC_website_pic-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Avenue\, Trenton\, NJ\, 0 8610\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=157 Westcott Avenue\, Trent on\, NJ\, 08610\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tulpehaking Nat ure Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-117@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260111T000000Z DTEND:20260111T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260107T141411Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/no-sew-great-american-birthday-q uilt-event/ SUMMARY:“No-Sew” Great American Birthday Quilt Event DESCRIPTION:Create a quilt block to contribute to the 250-foot-long “Grea t American Birthday Quilt.” No sewing skills necessary—fabric and fabr ic glue will be provided. You’re welcome to drop-in (plan for 90 minutes to complete your piece). \n\nThis free event is hosted by the Princeton D aughters of the American Revolution. Registration is required. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/01/Birthday-Quilt-400x267-1.png CATEGORIES:Fun Activity,Historical LOCATION:Morven Museum &\; Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\ , 08540\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=55 Stockton Street\, Prince ton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Morven Museum & Garden:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-114@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260115T000000Z DTEND:20260115T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260105T162335Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/token-on-the-freedmans-coat-the- story-behind-thomas-mundy-petersons-1884-voting-medal/ SUMMARY:Token on the Freedman's Coat: The Story Behind Thomas Mundy Peterso n's 1884 Voting Medal DESCRIPTION:Thomas Mundy Peterson is celebrated as the first African Americ an to vote under the Fifteenth Amendment. Independent historian and author Gordon Bond will examine Peterson's legacy beyond the ballot\, talking ab out how on May 30\, 1884\, citizens of Perth Amboy\, NJ\, pinned a gold me dal to his coat in honor of his having done something that\, in another pa rt of the nation\, a noose might have been put around his neck for daring. Based on Bond's book\, To Cast a Freedman's Vote. Sponsored by the Friend s of the Ewing Library. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/12/A-Token-on-the-Freedmans-Coat.jpg CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:https://events.mcl.org/event/15743060 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-122@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260127T000000Z DTEND:20260127T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260116T161549Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/princeton-crit-small-group-artis t-critique/ SUMMARY:Princeton Crit: Small-Group Artist Critique DESCRIPTION:Princeton Crit is a small-group critique program designed to gi ve local artists a supportive\, inclusive space to share their work and en gage in thoughtful discussion. Open to all artistic mediums and experience levels\, the program encourages constructive feedback\, creative exchange \, and meaningful dialogue. Guided by a professional artist and educator\, participants will gain fresh perspectives\, build connections\, and deepe n their creative practice in a respectful\, collaborative environment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-118@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T000000 DTSTAMP:20260116T153124Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/abolition-and-the-underground-ra ilroad-in-south-jersey/ SUMMARY:Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey DESCRIPTION:Southern New Jersey in the Civil War era was a hotbed of fugiti ves from slavery\, freedmen and abolitionists. Activists such as Harriet T ubman\, Abigail Goodwin and Benjamin Sheppard assisted runaway slaves alon g the Underground Railroad in daring flights at night in the forests of th e Pine Barrens. Abolitionists flashed lights from their boats in the marsh lands of the Delaware Bay to signal to agents on land that fugitive slaves were on board. Please join us with author Ellen D. Alford as she recounts compelling narratives of abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/01/alford.avif CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:https://events.mcl.org/event/15824830 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-124@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T000000 DTSTAMP:20260204T143138Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/book-talk-with-author-zara-anish anslin/ SUMMARY:Book Talk with author Zara Anishanslin DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed author Zara Anishanslin for a compelling book ta lk on The Painter’s Fire\, exploring the revolutionary life and legacy o f Black American artist Prince Demah and the overlooked role of artists in the American Revolution. The event takes place Saturday\, February 7 at 3 PM at the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple\, with registration required. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-127@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140604Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/inside-scoop-morven-museum-garde n/ SUMMARY:INSIDE SCOOP: Morven Museum &\; Garden DESCRIPTION:Get a first look at Five Independent Souls: The Signers from Ne w Jersey on February 12th\, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm before it opens i n May. Advocate-level Members and above are invited to an exclusive behind -the-scenes experience featuring drinks\, light refreshments\, and curator -led insights into Morven’s most significant exhibition to date. Seven y ears in the making\, the exhibition showcases over 100 remarkable loans fr om museums and private collections nationwide. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-130@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260213T000000Z DTEND:20260213T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260206T164734Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/trenton-2nite/ SUMMARY:Trenton 2Nite DESCRIPTION:Trenton 2Nite is held the second Friday night of each month in downtown Trenton. Come downtown for food\, entertainment\, games\, contest s\, and more!\n\nThis month\, you can buy a special “Dinner and a Show ” ticket for dinner at 1911 Smokehouse BBQ and a ticket to the 7 pm show of “Muleheaded” at Passage Theatre.\n\nThe event is organized by Exit 7A Creative Services &\; Studios. Tents are donated by the Trenton Dow ntown Association. Trenton 2Nite is funded by Trenton City Hall Urban Ente rprise Zone. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-137@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260214T100000Z DTEND:20260214T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260211T143423Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/african-mask-making-family-works hop/ SUMMARY:African Mask-Making Family Workshop DESCRIPTION:Our popular traditional African Mask Making workshop celebrates Black History at Trenton City Museum! Register today and create a mask of your own under the guidance of artist and instructor Beverly Keese-Kelley .\n\nAll of our family workshops are offered free of charge\, thanks to gr ant support from the Trenton Arts Endowment Fund of Princeton Area Communi ty Foundation. Free admission. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-120@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260214T130000Z DTEND:20260214T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260211T140710Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/screening-of-america-unfilteredp ortraits-and-voices-of-a-nation/ SUMMARY:Screening of America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation DESCRIPTION:The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) invites the community to an impactful film screening of America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation on Saturday\, February 14 from 1-3pm. This free event at the Solley Theater will be followed by an engaging Q&\;A with directors Horacio M arquínez and Kirill Myltsev\, offering firsthand insight into the film’ s creation and themes. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-123@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260217T000000Z DTEND:20260217T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260127T172957Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/new-jersey-in-the-revolutionary- war/ SUMMARY:New Jersey in the Revolutionary War DESCRIPTION:This presentation covers the period 1763 to 1789 (from the end of the French and Indian War to the establishment of the US Constitution). It explores the critical role our state (and particularly central Jersey) played in our nation's founding: from the Ten Crucial Days to the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse to the signing of the Declaration of Independence a nd the ratification of the Constitution. Co-sponsored with the Historical Society of West Windsor. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/01/greenlogotext.png CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:https://events.mcl.org/event/16099269 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-143@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260219T170000Z DTEND:20260219T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260218T161807Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/men-w-o-shoes-a-student-led-trib ute-to-forgotten-heroes/ SUMMARY:Men W/O Shoes: A Student-Led Tribute to Forgotten Heroes DESCRIPTION:Join us for Men W/O Shoes\, a powerful student-led exhibition c ommemorating Black History Month and honoring the often-overlooked contrib utions of Black soldiers at the Battle of Princeton. Through collaborative research with Foundation Academies students and the Princeton Battlefield Society\, this compelling installation brings to life the stories of at l east fourteen Black men who fought alongside General George Washington. Th eir resilience\, sacrifice\, and legacy are reflected in striking student- created works on display.\nThis free exhibition is open to the public in M orven’s Stockton Education Center on:• Thursday\, February 19\, 5:00 –7:00 p.m. – Opening Night (note: this session is at capacity and sold out) • Saturday\, February 21\, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. – Open Hours ( no advance registration required)\nStudents and educators will be on hand to answer questions during both sessions. Tickets to visit the Morven main house are available for purchase online or at the Museum Shop on the day of your visit. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-119@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260221T000000Z DTEND:20260221T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260116T153754Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/the-price-of-silence-a-history-o f-slavery-emancipation-and-struggle-in-new-jersey/ SUMMARY:The Price of Silence" – A History of Slavery\, Emancipation\, and Struggle in New Jersey DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Black History Month\, the New Jersey State Li brary will host a screening of the three-part\, New York Emmy Award–nomi nated PBS documentary The Price of Silence. You are cordially invited to this FREE event\, taking place in-person at the New Jersey State Museum's Auditorium located at 205 W. State St.\, Trenton\, NJ 08608. Upon conclus ion of the screening\, we will hold a panel discussion with producer Ridge ley Hutchinson and documentary contributors Beverly Mills\, Dr. Linda J. C aldwell Epps\, Toni Hendrix\, Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter\, and Dr. Dama li Campbell-Oparaji. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-144@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260221T100000Z DTEND:20260221T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260218T161903Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/men-w-o-shoes-a-student-led-trib ute-to-forgotten-heroes-2/ SUMMARY:Men W/O Shoes: A Student-Led Tribute to Forgotten Heroes DESCRIPTION:Join us for Men W/O Shoes\, a powerful student-led exhibition c ommemorating Black History Month and honoring the often-overlooked contrib utions of Black soldiers at the Battle of Princeton. Through collaborative research with Foundation Academies students and the Princeton Battlefield Society\, this compelling installation brings to life the stories of at l east fourteen Black men who fought alongside General George Washington. Th eir resilience\, sacrifice\, and legacy are reflected in striking student- created works on display.\nThis free exhibition is open to the public in M orven’s Stockton Education Center on:• Thursday\, February 19\, 5:00 –7:00 p.m. – Opening Night (note: this session is at capacity and sold out) • Saturday\, February 21\, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. – Open Hours ( no advance registration required)\nStudents and educators will be on hand to answer questions during both sessions. Tickets to visit the Morven main house are available for purchase online or at the Museum Shop on the day of your visit. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-131@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260221T120000Z DTEND:20260221T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260211T140843Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/the-price-of-silence-the-forgott en-story-of-new-jerseys-enslaved-people/ SUMMARY:The Price of Silence: The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslave d People DESCRIPTION:Come to the New Jersey State Museum for a screening of the thre e-part\, New York Emmy Award-nominated PBS documentary “The Price of Sil ence.” Featuring several guest speakers. 12 pm - 2 pm.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-146@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260228T140000Z DTEND:20260228T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260220T194453Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/mercer-county-nj-shop-historical -african-american-portrait-art-at-a-black-history-month-celebration/ SUMMARY:Shop Historical African American Portrait Art at a Black History Mo nth Celebration DESCRIPTION:Meet the artist in person at a Black History Month Celebration on February 28th (2 PM–5 PM) at Lawrence High School (2525 Princeton Pik e\, Lawrenceville\, NJ 08648). Explore my historical African American port rait artwork while I vend a table featuring signed portrait prints in mult iple sizes (8x10\, 11x14\, 16x20)\, signed and numbered limited-edition pr ints with certificates of authenticity\, and giftable mini print sets (pos tcards or 5x7 sets). Stop by to learn the stories behind the faces\, pick up meaningful art for your home or as a gift\, and hear more about my Lega cy Portrait and Heritage Portrait commission options. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-125@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260301T160000Z DTEND:20260301T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260211T141101Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/central-new-jersey-chapter-of-th e-american-guild-of-organists-recital/ SUMMARY:Central New Jersey Chapter of the American Guild of Organists Recit al DESCRIPTION:Organ Plus: A Collaborative Recital March 1\, 2026\; 4:00pm Dut ch Neck Presbyterian Church\, 154 S. Mill Road\, West Windsor Township\, N J 08550 Join the Central New Jersey Chapter of the American Guild of Organ ists for a collaborative recital featuring young musicians from around the area. Members of the chapter will accompany the region’s next generatio n of musicians to showcase their talents and to highlight the rich creativ ity that can emerge from community engagement. Come welcome spring’s muc h-anticipated arrival by supporting local youth in an evening of music tha t won’t be soon forgotten! Admission is free. This event will be present ed by the Central New Jersey Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. F or more information\, visit cnjago.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-151@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260305T180000Z DTEND:20260305T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260303T191638Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/grand-homes-gardens-william-paca s-annapolis-house/ SUMMARY:Grand Homes &\; Gardens: William Paca’s Annapolis House DESCRIPTION:Blending history\, architecture\, and horticulture\, this year ’s Grand Homes &\; Gardens speaker series\, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America’s Founding Homes and Gardens\, showcases the e states of signers of the Declaration of Independence\, telling the stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand spaces. \n\nOn March 5 \, Morven welcomes Glenn Campbell (Historian Emeritus\, Historic Annapolis ) for an illustrated presentation on William Paca’s Annapolis House\, bu ilt in the 1760s as the Annapolis home of an ambitious young lawyer who wo uld become a patriot leader\, signer of the Declaration of Independence\, and third governor of the state of Maryland. After the five-part Georgian mansion was sold\, it was home to two other elite households.\n\nDoors ope n at 6 pm for light refreshments. Other programs in the series take place on March 12\, March 26\, and April 16. \n\nStudent discounts are availabl e. \n\nIn-person tickets: $125 in-person/full series\; $40 in-person/sing le program\n\nVirtual tickets: $60 virtual/full series\; $20 virtual/singl e program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/William-Paca-508x338-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:Morven Museum &\; Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\ , 08540\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=55 Stockton Street\, Prince ton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Morven Museum & Garden:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-156@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260306T184500Z DTEND:20260306T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260303T164859Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/candlelight-events-jazz-all-star s-at-ellarslie/ SUMMARY:Candlelight Events Jazz All Stars at Ellarslie DESCRIPTION:Transformed into a jazz cafe setting\, Trenton City Museum at E llarslie is the place to be on March 6! In conjunction with our dazzling s how Trenton Makes Jazz\, we are thrilled to partner with and welcome EC Br adley and the Candlelight Events Jazz All Stars at Ellarslie\, featuring T he Omeed Nyman Jazz Quartet:\n\n Omeed Nyman\, Horns\n Bill Schilling\, Piano\n Mike DeMonte\, Drums &\; Vocals\n Chris Pistorino\, Bass\n\nT renton City Museum at Ellarslie is located in Trenton's Cadwalader Park\, entered by car from Parkside Ave.\; plenty of parking is available adjacen t to the museum\; accessible entrance available. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-97@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260307T000000Z DTEND:20260307T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251118T190739Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/red-white-brew-fest-2026/ SUMMARY:Red\, White &\; Brew Fest 2026 DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nThe Beer Fest is Coming! The Beer Fest is Coming!\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrab your steins and rally your crew — The 3rd Annual Red\, White &\; Brew Fest returns to CURE Insurance Arena on Saturday\, March 7\, 2026!\n\nGeorge Washington once brewed his own “small beer” back in the 1750s. In 2026\, we’re taking that revolutionary pint to th e next level with over 50 craft beers\, wines\, and spirits to sample from some of the best local and regional makers.\n\nJoin us for a day that’s sure to make history\, featuring music\, interactive games &\; contest s\, and more. Saddle up and spread the word “The Beer Fest is Coming!” \n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2025/11/RWB-Social-26-1080x1350-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Fun Activity LOCATION:CURE Insurance Arena\, 81 Hamilton Ave\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08611\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=81 Hamilton Ave\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08611\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=CURE Insurance Aren a:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-135@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260307T140000Z DTEND:20260307T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260211T140401Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/marquis-de-lafayette-america-250 / SUMMARY:Marquis De Lafayette-America 250 DESCRIPTION:In honor of America 250\, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, join historical reenactor Richard Moo dy in his engaging portrayal of French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette! Th is performance will detail Lafayette’s “Welcome Home” tour of New Je rsey at age 68 at the invitation of President Monroe. You will discover mo re about this hero and his role in the American Revolution and his signifi cance to American history.\n\nThe program takes place on Saturday\, March 7 at 2:00 pm at the Robbinsville Branch Library.\n\nRegistration is requir ed.\n\nPlease Note: Registration opens at 2:00 pm on Saturday\, February 2 1\, 2026. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/favicon.png CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:Robbinsville Branch Library\, 42 Robbinsville Allentown Rd\, Robbi nsville Twp\, NJ\, NJ\, 08691\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=42 Robbinsville Allentown R d\, Robbinsville Twp\, NJ\, NJ\, 08691\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100; X-TITLE=Robbinsville Branch Library:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-115@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260308T140000Z DTEND:20260308T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260211T141149Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/pre-revolutionary-land-fraud-and -corruption-in-hopewell-valley/ SUMMARY:Pre-Revolutionary Land Fraud and Corruption in Hopewell Valley DESCRIPTION:This lecture\, "Pre-Revolutionary Land Fraud and Corruption in Hopewell Valley" covers Colonel Daniel Coxe's land speculation which disen franchised legal land deeds in today's Ewing\, Lawrence\, and Hopewell com munities from 1703 to 1760. His royal authority forced settlers to abandon or repurchase their properties.  This talk is being given by public hist orian Richard M. Durham\, who serves as an Advisor with the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society.\n\nThis venue is fully accessible located in classroom #113 in the Education Building of The College of New Jersey.\ n\n \; CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:The College of New Jersey\, 2000 Pennington Road\, Ewing Township \, NJ\, 08618\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS= 2000 Pennington Road\, Ewi ng Township\, NJ\, 08618\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Co llege of New Jersey:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-140@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260308T150000Z DTEND:20260308T235900Z DTSTAMP:20260218T160542Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/fabric-stories-memory-exhibition -in-the-historic-william-trenton-house-museum/ SUMMARY:Fabric\, Stories &\; Memory : Exhibition in the Historic William Trenton House Museum DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrenton's history is a story of movement - fr om the migration of the first Indigenous people thousands of years ago to the newcomers of today from around the world. All brought their own memori es and their own cultures\, often woven into the fabrics they made\, decor ated\, and used in everyday life.\n\nThe Trent House recognizes the contri butions of some of the cultures represented in Trenton's rich history and current life with an exhibition in the historic house and a calendar of ta lks\, demonstrations\, and workshops during the month of March.\n\nThe his toric William Trent House will be the setting for displays of garments and other items made of fabric from African American\, Caribbean and Latin Am erican\, and Liberian cultures\, as well as of modern creations that tell stories with fabric and natural materials. This exhibition will be on the main floor of the museum building and will be open for visitors Wednesdays through Sundays\, 1:00 to 4:30 pm\, from Sunday\, March 8th\, through Sat urday\, March 28th.\n\nAn opening reception for the exhibition will be hel d on Saturday\, March 7th\, at 3 pm in the Trent House Visitor Center. For reservations\, please email trenthouseassociation@verizon.net.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrations\, workshops\, and talks will be g iven in the Trent House Visitor Center.  Details are on the Trent House  website.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/fabric.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-142@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260310T100000Z DTEND:20260310T113000Z DTSTAMP:20260218T161157Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/artspay-nj-2025-results-webinar/ SUMMARY:ArtsPay NJ 2025 Results Webinar DESCRIPTION:This webinar will go over the results of the 2025 ArtsPay NJ s urvey\, a compensation study of the nonprofit arts sector in our state. Th e objective of this study is to help us move toward a more equitable and s ustainable future.\n\nThrough the project's research partner\, Baker Richa rds\, 2023 and 2025 data has been collected from organizations and arts wo rkers to provide a snapshot of the current compensation levels and demogra phics of New Jersey's arts community. The survey took a deep dive into the salaries\, health and other employee benefits\, job satisfaction\, and ch aracteristics and demographics of full-time\, part-time\, and contracted a rts workers.\n\n \;\n\nJoin this 90-minute webinar to hear highlights of the survey's findings and learn how to use the public interactive dashb oard to enable workers and employers to compare salary and other informati on by artistic discipline\, job title\, budget size\, and geographic area. \n\nArtsPay NJ is a project of New Jersey's Arts Service Organizations (A rtPride New Jersey\, New Jersey Theatre Alliance\, Arts Ed NJ\, Dance New Jersey\, New Jersey Association of Museums\, and South Jersey Cultural All iance)\, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a partner agency o f the National Endowment for the Arts.\nRegister Here:\nWebinar Registrati on - Zoom\nFor questions\, please contact the New Jersey Theatre Alliance:  John McEwen or Erica Nagel. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-152@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260312T180000Z DTEND:20260312T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260303T191702Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/grand-homes-gardens-stratford-ha ll/ SUMMARY:Grand Homes &\; Gardens: Stratford Hall DESCRIPTION:Blending history\, architecture\, and horticulture\, this year ’s Grand Homes &\; Gardens speaker series\, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America’s Founding Homes and Gardens\, showcases the e states of signers of the Declaration of Independence\, telling the stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand spaces. \n\nOn March 1 2\, Morven welcomes Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey (Director of Research and th e Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Library) for an illustrated presentation on Stratford Hall\, the boyhood home of Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfo ot Lee. It was also the birthplace of Robert E. Lee\, General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States during the Civil War. Four generation s of the Lee family lived at Stratford\, as did hundreds of enslaved Afric ans and African Americans who lived and labored at the plantation. Today\, the site stands as a model of Georgian architecture\, standing almost ent irely as it did in the 1740s. \n\nDoors open at 6 pm for light refreshmen ts. The next programs in the series take place on March 26 and April 16.  \n\nStudent discounts are available. \n\nIn-person tickets: $40 in-person /single program\n\nVirtual tickets: $20 virtual/single program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/Stratford-Hall-508x338-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:Morven Museum &\; Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\ , 08540\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=55 Stockton Street\, Prince ton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Morven Museum & Garden:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-161@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260315T140000Z DTEND:20260315T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T161031Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/brearley-house-tours/ SUMMARY:Brearley House Tours DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us on Sunday\, March 15th\, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm for a FREE guided tour of th e historic 1761 Brearley House. Pre-registration is not required.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-138@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260315T140000Z DTEND:20260315T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260218T152800Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/the-daughters-of-the-american-re volution-national-conservation-award/ SUMMARY:The Daughters of the American Revolution National Conservation Awar d DESCRIPTION:Sunday Afternoon\nMarch 15th @ 2:00pm\nIncludes Presentation by Distinguished Panel\non Historic Landscapes of Significance\n@ The Johnso n Education Center\nOne Preservation Place\nPrinceton\, NJ\nHear from Dist inguished Panelists:\nAvril Moore - former owner of Tusculum\, originall y built by John Witherspoon\, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the 6th President of Princeton University. Avril will tell the tale o f how she carefully restored the historic mansion and worked closely with D&\;R Greenway to ensure permanent preservation of the historic landsca pe.\n\n \;\n\nDonna Lazartic - a leading force\, with World War II ve teran Lt. Col. Robert Vaucher\, in the quest to save historic land where t he Continental and French armies marched in Bridgewater\, NJ. Along the Wa shington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail\, the land was threatened by d evelopment. Donna will speak about how the community partnered with D&\ ;R Greenway through the twists and turns that led to preservation.\n\n&nbs p\;\n\nPhilip Getty - a geologist with a keen sense of how to methodicall y study the land to discover the secrets it holds\, will show-and-tell abo ut the evidence he found at Hillside Farm in Hopewell\, confirming that Ge orge Washington's troops encamped here during the American Revolution. His toric maps\, journals and letters show this to be the site of a very large Continental Army encampment of over 10\,000 troops\, a rest stop on the r oute to the Battle of Monmouth\, three days hence in June 1778.\n"The Prin ceton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution looks forward to honoring D&\;R Greenway with the DAR Conservation Award\, recognizing\ ntheir exceptional commitment to preserving open space and protecting the natural landscapes that define our region."\nRegister Below:\nDAR Award Ce remony – Our Charity\nCome as you are or wear your Colonial Finest and B e a Part of History!\nYour Donation of $10 includes light refreshments and an opportunity to be a part of this Historic Award Ceremony! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/Screenshot_18-2-2026_102135_outlook.office365.com_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-164@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260315T140000Z DTEND:20260315T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T161931Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/a-german-soldier-in-america-geor g-daniel-flohr-regiment-royal-deux-ponts/ SUMMARY:A German Soldier in America: Georg Daniel Flohr\, Regiment Royal De ux-Ponts DESCRIPTION:The Trent House Association presents a talk by Robert Selig on the experiences and observations of a young German soldier who served in t he French army under General Rochambeau during the American Revolution. Th is talk will be held in the Trent House Visitor Center on Sunday\, March 1 5\, 2026\, at 2 pm. The Museum is located at 15 Market Street in Trenton\ , New Jersey\, across from the Hughes Justice Complex.  Registration wit h $10 admission can be made at https://tinyurl.com/FlohrTalk. Free parkin g is available off William Trent Place behind the museum property.\n\n&nbs p\;\n\nOne of the more than 1\,000 German-speaking soldiers in the little army of the Comte de Rochambeau was Georg Daniel Flohr\, a fusilier in th e Regiment Royal Deux-Ponts. Flohr was a keen observer of Revolutionary A merica\, whose Reisebeschreibung von America\, one of only three known a ccounts by enlisted men\, provides a detailed depiction of the people\, customs and social and economic conditions in the nascent United States. T his illustrated talk by Robert Selig\, eminent historian of the 1781 Ameri can and French campaign that won the American Revolution\, will take a clo ser look at Flohr's observations of Revolutionary America on topics such a s Native Americans\, African-Americans\, social stratification\, and the n atural beauty of America and compare his views with those of his fellow en listed men and his officers.\n\n \;\n\nDr. Robert Selig is a historic al consultant who received his Ph.D. in history from the Universität Wü rzburg in Germany in 1988. He is a specialist on the role of French force s under the comte de Rochambeau during the American Revolutionary War an d serves as project historian to the National Park Service for the Washing ton-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Project.\n\n&nb sp\;\n\nThe William Trent House Museum is a National Historic Landmark in the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area and on th e Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. The M useum is dedicated to sharing the authentic history of the house\, propert y\, and people with our communities\, connecting the past with today and t omorrow. Owned by the City of Trenton\, it is operated by the Trent House Association\, which is supported by the generosity of its donors\; by gran ts from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, the New Jersey Cultura l Trust\, the New Jersey Historic Trust\, the Mercer County Cultural and H eritage Commission with funding from the New Jersey Historical Commission\ , and the Bunbury Fund and the New Jersey Arts &\; Culture Renewal Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation\; and by contributions from NJ M Insurance Group and Orion General Contractors. For more information\, vi sit www.williamtrenthouse.org. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-141@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260315T140000Z DTEND:20260315T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260218T160929Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/acp-open-mic-afternoon-to-celebr ate-witherspoon-jackson-neighborhood/ SUMMARY:ACP Open Mic Afternoon to Celebrate Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhoo d DESCRIPTION:The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) invites the public to an af ternoon of heartfelt storytelling\, community connection\, and reflection at an Open Mic Event on Sunday\, March 15\, from 2-4pm\, celebrating the W itherspoon-Jackson neighborhood\, Princeton’s 20th historic district.\n\ nThe program will begin at 2pm with book signings\, followed by remarks fr om ACP Executive Director Adam Welch and a conversation with the Rev. Greg ory S. Smith\, Evelyn Turner-Counts\, and Aaron Fisher. Following the disc ussion\, performers are invited to participate in an open mic session\, sh aring spoken word pieces and poetry inspired by the spirit of the Withersp oon-Jackson community.\n\nReflections from a Vibrant Past Volume 3 by Rev. Gregory Smith is the next in the series featuring a collection of poetry and essays inspired by the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood\, capturing th e voices\, histories\, and lived experiences of its residents. Through viv id language and evocative imagery\, the book offers an intimate portrait o f a community shaped by resilience\, memory\, and pride.\n\nFisher describ es the work as “a powerful and intimate tribute\, this collection gives voice to Black Princetonians with honesty\, pride\, and deep emotional res onance.”\n\nSmith reflects on the project\, stating\, “I am pleased to join with two fellow community friends in the production of this third bo ok of poetry\, depicting the lives and characters of the Witherspoon-Jacks on community.” He adds\, “This book forced me to revisit stories and m emories of people that lived on the edges of my mind for many years. I oft en wondered\, ‘What purpose does it serve?’ Now I know. I hope this bo ok inspires readers to reflect on their own life stories and the people wh o made it possible for them to become who they are today.”\n\nTurner-Cou nts also shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration\, saying\, “I feel thrilled and honored to collaborate with these two talented gentlemen in t his endeavor.”\n\nACP Executive Director Adam Welch will release his new book\, Paul Robeson Place: How a Street Got Its Name\, and rerelease his zine Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood: Revised and Expanded. Also availabl e for purchase will be Welch’s The Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood: How One Community Changed Princeton.\n\nThe event is free and open to the pub lic\, inviting community members\, readers\, and supporters to celebrate t he release of this meaningful new volume and the stories it preserves.\n\n Witherspoon-Jackson is a community rich in cultural and historical signifi cance. Throughout the years\, the W-J Neighborhood has been a vital part o f the fabric of our town\, with its important legacy kept alive\, in part\ , through the work of the Arts Council of Princeton. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/ACPOpenMicEvent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-158@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260317T190000Z DTEND:20260317T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260316T154320Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/pint-of-the-past/ SUMMARY:Pint of the Past DESCRIPTION:Eat\, drink\, and rest your legs as we tell you a tale of West Windsor's historical inns and taverns. Did you know that our local governm ent formed in an inn once owned by counterfeiters? And that the same inn w as later owned by someone who also kept many inns and taverns in Princeton \, Trenton\, and Philadelphia\, including the 9th capitol building of the United States? Or that another belonged to a loyalist who fled town during the Revolution? And yet more were "speakeasies" during Prohibition\, or c onverted to local community churches?\n\nJoin Paul Ligeti\, President of t he Historical Society of West Windsor\, for a fascinating tour of this his tory on March 17\, at 7PM\, via Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom logi n info - use the form below.\n\nPart of the Township-wide\, year-long "Rev olution West Windsor" events calendar! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/03/Tavern-Scene-1_Square_V2.jpg CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:https://www.westwindsorhistory.com/Lecture.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-175@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260318T000000Z DTEND:20260318T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260316T191820Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/test-event-delete-this/ SUMMARY:Test event delete this DESCRIPTION:Hello END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-128@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260318T190000Z DTEND:20260318T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260316T154353Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/catharine-caty-greene-eyewitness -to-the-american-revolution/ SUMMARY:Catharine "Caty" Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine "Caty" Greene\, the indomi table wife of Nathanael Greene\, one of Gen. George Washington's most valu ed officers. Known as a witty raconteur\, she enlivened the spirits of off icers and troops alike as the war ranged from New Jersey to South Carolina \, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington. Her pluck and spirit carried her through victories and tragedies not only during th e war but throughout a remarkable life of resilience and reinvention.\n\nS ponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library.\n\nThe virtual program ta kes place on Wednesday\, March 18 at 7:00 pm.\n\nRegistration with an emai l is required\, so the library can send you a link to connect through GoTo Meeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the prog ram. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/mcls-avatar.png CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:https://events.mcl.org/event/15910702 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-160@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260321T150000Z DTEND:20260321T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T160756Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/from-ground-to-gallery-wild-clay -celebrates-ceramics-shaped-by-place/ SUMMARY:From Ground to Gallery\, WILD CLAY Celebrates Ceramics Shaped by Pl ace DESCRIPTION:The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) is pleased to present WILD CLAY\, a compelling new exhibition featuring ceramic works by artists who engage directly with “wild clay\,” locally sourced\, unprocessed earth that reveals the textures\, colors\, and character of place. The exhibiti on will be on view March 21 through April 18\, offering audiences an oppor tunity to experience a range of functional and sculptural works that refle ct both the individuality of wild clays and the creative visions of the pa rticipating artists.\n\nWILD CLAY celebrates the deep connection between m aterial\, environment\, history\, and creative exploration. Unlike commerc ially prepared clay\, wild clay is dug from the earth and used raw or refi ned\, carrying the unique imprint of its landscape. This exhibition invite s viewers to consider clay not merely as a medium\, but as a bridge betwee n art\, geology\, ecology\, and cultural memory.\n\nCurated by artists Joh n Reinking and Marg Diaz\, the exhibition features work by a diverse group of ceramicists whose practices emphasize experimentation\, material aware ness\, and place-based inquiry. Reinking\, a New Jersey-based potter\, is known for his wood-fired vessels crafted from locally sourced clays\, whil e Diaz brings a playful yet rigorous approach to studying clay’s behavio rs and possibilities.\n\n“WILD CLAY is about reconnecting artists and au diences to the land beneath their feet. By working with materials gathered directly from the earth\, these artists embrace unpredictability and allo w the landscape itself to become a collaborator in the creative process\, ” share curators John Reinking and Marg Diaz. “Each piece tells a stor y not only of artistic intention\, but of geology\, time\, and place.”\n \nThe public is invited to a gallery opening from 3-5pm on Saturday\, Marc h 21. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/03/WILDCLAY_Gilbert_Sarah.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-129@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260323T190000Z DTEND:20260323T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260211T141305Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/the-founding-mothers-women-who-s haped-a-nation/ SUMMARY:The Founding Mothers: Women Who Shaped a Nation DESCRIPTION:The “Mothers” of America—women whose influence on the ear ly United States echoed for centuries—are often overlooked. Beyond the f amiliar names of Martha Washington and Abigail Adams\, countless women pla yed vital roles in shaping the nation. From soldiers and spies to writers\ , printers\, scholars\, farmers\, and artists\, their courage and contribu tions—whether during years of war or in a single heroic act—had lastin g impact. In this talk\, Laura Keyes highlights these remarkable women\, e xploring their bravery\, achievements\, and enduring legacies as eyewitnes ses to the nation’s founding.\n\nThe virtual program takes place on Mond ay\, March 23 at 7:00 pm.\n\nRegistration with an email is required\, so t he library can send you a link to connect through GoTo Meeting. You will r eceive the link approximately 24 hours before the program. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/mcls-avatar-1.png CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:https://events.mcl.org/event/16088296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-153@250.mercercountynj.gov DTSTART:20260326T180000Z DTEND:20260326T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260303T191720Z URL:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/events/grand-homes-gardens-thomas-jeffe rsons-revolutionary-garden/ SUMMARY:Grand Homes &\; Gardens: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Gard en DESCRIPTION:Blending history\, architecture\, and horticulture\, this year ’s Grand Homes &\; Gardens speaker series\, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America’s Founding Homes and Gardens\, showcases the e states of signers of the Declaration of Independence\, telling the stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand spaces. \n\nOn March 2 6\, Morven welcomes Peter Hatch (Gardener\, Historian\, and Emeritus Direc tor of Gardens and Grounds for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation) for an ill ustrated presentation on Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden. The Mo nticello vegetable garden\, a 1\,000-foot-long terrace\, grew new and unus ual edible plants from around the world. Jefferson was a strong believer i n a vegetable diet\, and this revolutionary garden inspired a revolutionar y cuisine in the kitchen at Monticello. Much of the work constructing\, cu ltivating\, and maintaining the gardens would have fallen to enslaved labo r. Today\, these gardens have been mostly restored to the early nineteenth century. \n\nDoors open at 6 pm for light refreshments. The final progra m in the series takes place on April 16. \n\nStudent discounts are availa ble. \n\nIn-person tickets: $40 in-person/single program\n\nVirtual ticke ts: $20 virtual/single program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://250.mercercountynj.gov/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/Thomas-Jefferson-508x338-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Historical LOCATION:Morven Museum &\; Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\ , 08540\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=55 Stockton Street\, Prince ton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Morven Museum & Garden:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR