Morven stands on five acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey, and has played a role in the state's and nation's history for more than 200 years.
After Morven was built for Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, four generations of Stocktons resided there through the early 20th century before the property was leased to Robert Wood Johnson, chairman of Johnson & Johnson. He was followed by five New Jersey governors when Morven served as the state's first governor's mansion. Morven has hosted presidents from George Washington to John F. Kennedy and other notable people, including foreign leader Fidel Castro, movie star Grace Kelly, astronaut Buzz Aldrin, and star athlete Althea Gibson. Morven opened as a museum and garden in 2004. The mansion building that serves as the museum is the largest structure on the property, but other notable landmarks include the 1930s pool house, 19th-century carriage house, and colonial revival garden. Morven depicts over 225 years of history and includes views of a home and property that survived wars, fires, and changing tastes.
Authors Elizabeth Allan and Jesse Gordon Simons, who make up the curatorial department at Morven Museum & Garden, have produced 20 museum exhibitions together. Here, they draw on Morven's archives and local New Jersey collections to celebrate the life of this national historic landmark.
128 pages.
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”For over 200 years Morven was home to occupants who influenced the destiny of New Jersey and the United States. But during its long history memory became entwined with myth. This book is the fruit of recent investigations, which have provided a truer picture of Morven’s buildings and grounds and the fascinating individuals who peopled them.”
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”From late June to early November, 1783, Congress met in Princeton, New Jersey. Avoiding a mutiny in Philadelphia, the delegates came to the small town well known for its revolutionary spirit. perhaps their greatest achievements were the survival of the infant government through its unplanned exodus and the conclusion of the long wait for the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War. This book accompanying the 225th anniversary exhibition at Morven Museum & Garden examines the significance of the Princeton session and includes a close look at the town and college. New research and abundant first-hand accounts of the delegates’ experience appeals to a general audience and scholars alike.”
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