Princeton 1776 Fest at Morven Museum & Garden

Morven hosts Princeton 1776 Fest, an immersive event for all ages to explore life in colonial times. Along with live music all day from the Ragtime Relics and John Burkhalter of the Practitioners of Musick, visitors can join in tavern songs. Soldiers, townspeople, and historical figures (including notables like Benjamin Franklin) will interact with guests. There will be demonstrations of cidermaking and other crafts, as well as displays of historic costumes and tools and apothecary supplies from how medicine was practiced; the Princeton Battlefield Society will also unveil their diorama of the historic Battle of Princeton. 

Play colonial lawn games (watch out for a goat and chickens!) and enjoy activities from community partners. Food and beverages will be available to purchase from McCaffrey’s Food Market and Triumph Brewery Princeton. Triumph ʼ76 Ale, created especially for the occasion, will be on draft while supplies last!

The museum will be open with half-priced admission during the run of the event, 12-3 pm (a ticket to Princeton 1776 Fest is required). 

Attendees can save $5 by purchasing tickets to Princeton 1776 Fest online in advance. Tickets: $10 General Admission (advance registration); $15 General Admission (at the door); FREE for kids ages 12 & under and active military or veterans (with ID).

In the event of rain, the event will take place the following day—Sunday, October 4, from 12-3 pm. 

Presented by the Princeton Battlefield Society, Historical Society of Princeton, the Princeton Chapter of the DAR, and Morven Museum & Garden.