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

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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.

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19

History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods

Join this hike through the treasured Institute Woods to explore bits of history, as well as the sites and sounds that form this unique and serene setting.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Princeton Battlefield parking lot, 500 Mercer St.

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20

Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour: Main Campus Neighborhood

Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with a Princeton Art Museum guide and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors, from Henry Moore to Louise Nevelson.

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Nassau Hall, Princeton University

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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.

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26

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.

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27

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.

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MAY
3

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.

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MAY
10

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.

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MAY
17

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.

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MAY
31

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.

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JUN
7

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.

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JUN
14

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.

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