Experience Princeton and the Princeton Heritage Tourism Committee, in acknowledgment of the pivotal role Princeton played in the early days of our country, have established this website to celebrate this year’s 250th anniversary of the founding of America. Together, we will be highlighting the many Princeton events honoring the anniversary, planning special historic tours and much more. Bookmark this page and check back throughout the year as we celebrate!
Princeton 250 Calendar of Events
Ten Crucial Days Events and Bus Tours
The Princeton Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution cordially invites you to the “Ten Crucial Days” events on Dec. 7-8, Dec. 27-28 and Jan. 4-5.
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Princeton, Trenton, Washington Crossing
Guided Princeton Five Star Shameless Name Dropping Tour
On this picturesque 3-mile active and upbeat walk with the Princeton Tour Company, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University and the town's legendary movers and shakers.
1:00 p.m.
116 Nassau St.
Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour
Ride comfortably on a luxury bus on this seven-hour tour and visit the sites of Washington’s iconic crossing of the Delaware and the battles of Trenton, Assunpink Creek, and Princeton.
9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road
The Patriots Ghost Tour & Paranormal Experience
Channel your inner George Washington and lead your friends and family to a Princeton Tour company ghost tour and paranormal experience like none other.
7:00 p.m.
116 Nassau St.
Guided Princeton Five Star Shameless Name Dropping Tour
On this picturesque 3-mile active and upbeat walk with the Princeton Tour Company, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University and the town's legendary movers and shakers.
1:00 p.m.
116 Nassau St.
Ten Crucial Days Reenactments: Battles of Trenton and Assunpink Creek
Watch wreath-laying ceremonies and reenactments of regiments portraying these crucial battles where they happened.
9:30 a.m.
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Princeton History Walking Tour
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. $15, advance purchase required.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1 Monument Dr.
Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour
Ride comfortably on a luxury bus on this seven-hour tour and visit the sites of Washington’s iconic crossing of the Delaware and the battles of Trenton, Assunpink Creek, and Princeton.
9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road
Guided Princeton Five Star Shameless Name Dropping Tour
On this picturesque 3-mile active and upbeat walk with the Princeton Tour Company, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University and the town's legendary movers and shakers.
1:00 p.m.
116 Nassau St.
Ten Crucial Days Reenactments: Battle of Princeton
“Experience the Battle of Princeton” reenactment is presented by the Princeton Battlefield Society with approximately 300 reenactors and over 1,000 spectators.
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Princeton Battlefield, 500 Mercer St.
Battle of Princeton Victory Meal at Yankee Doodle Tap Room
In partnership with the Princeton Battlefield Society, the Yankee Doodle Tap Room invites attendees of the January 5th Battle of Princeton reenactment for a special 20% off post-battle meal.
11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
10 Palmer Square East
Princeton History Walking Tour (Special focus on the Battle of 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. $15, advance purchase required.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1 Monument Dr.
Princeton Heritage Tourism Committee Members
