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Picturing Princeton 1783: The Nation's Capital


June 1, 2008 - January 11, 2009
Morven is open Wednesday to Friday from 11 to 3; Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4.

Admission: $5 adults; $4 seniors/students, and includes an illustrated exhibition brochure. Free parking.

609-924-8144, ext. 106
http://www.morven.org

In celebration of the 225th anniversary of the historic gathering of Congress in Princeton, Morven Museum & Garden presents a special exhibition to assist its visitors in Picturing Princeton 1783. More than 100 paintings, documents, and artifacts are on view, including portraits of George and Martha Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and other leading figures of the day, including the painting at left, Washington at Nassau Hall by Charles Peale Polk lent by the Atwater Kent Museum. Docent-led tours begin at 15 minutes past the hour. Special opening reception June 1. Call 609-924-8144, ext. 106 or visit www.morven.org for more information.

Admission: $5 adults; $4 seniors/students, and includes an illustrated exhibition brochure. Free parking.

Morven Museum and Garden


55 Stockton Street
PRINCETON, 08540
(609) 924-8144
http://www.historicmorven.org/index.html