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Morven Museum and Garden is a historic 18th-century house built by the prominent lawyer Richard Stockton in 1750 for his family. Stockton was one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence. The house, which is today a National Historic Landmark, served as the New Jersey Governor’s Mansion from 1944 until 1981.
The house, which contains a significant collection of fine and decorative arts, and the surrounding gardens comprise a museum depicting the history of the respected New Jersey family and an important period of history and cultural heritage for New Jersey. Morven hosts frequent exhibitions and special events. Morven Museum and Garden is one of the best things to do in Princeton, New Jersey.
55 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ 08540, 609-924-8144 ext. 106
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