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
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.
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.
Exhibit: 'Nursery of Rebellion' — Princeton and the American Revolution
This Princeton University Library exhibition will commemorate the 250th anniversaries of U.S. independence and the Battle of Princeton, and showcase archival treasures from the revolutionary era. April 15-July 12, 2026.
Click link below for gallery hours
Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery, Firestone Library, 1 Washington Rd.
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