Campaign for 2026 & Beyond
Morven's Board of Trustees is pleased to announce a campaign with 100% Board participation to enrich our exhibitions and educational programs, expand accessibility, and amplify the legacy of this remarkable institution. Now is the time to make a lasting impact. Giving to Morven Museum & Garden’s Campaign for 2026 & Beyond is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to be a meaningful part of a defining moment in our nation’s story. Your support will help advance the initiatives below and is critical to ensure Morven continues to shine during this historic milestone and for the next 250 years.
To further explore how you can make a difference, contact Megan Shackney at 609-924-8144, extension 101, or email mshackney@morven.org.
Funding Initiatives
Exhibitions
Our curatorial team presents extensively researched exhibitions that honor Morven’s legacy and historical place while educating and fostering intellectual curiosity and important conversations about building a greater society. Now more than ever, your investment in exhibitions secures the museum's future.
Programming & Community Outreach
Educational programming at Morven offers dynamic opportunities and experiences that deepen understanding of the museum's rich history and broadens engagement with our exhibitions. Through various formats—from lectures to workshops, guided tours, and outdoor activities—our programs and public spaces serve as a creative outlet for exploration, escape, and interaction.
Photo credit: Don Pearse Photography
Historic Preservation & Accessibility
Historic preservation and property maintenance are essential for the long-term sustainability of Morven Museum & Garden. Immediate modernization, replacement, and enhanced safety measures are vital for protecting museum investments and enriching the visitor experience. Your financial contribution for crucial improvements guarantees accessibility for everyone.
PRINCETON GARDEN TOUR
Show your support of two beloved institutions celebrated for their historic gardens and resounding impact on the history of Princeton. Enjoy a self-guided experience starting at the Historical Society of Princeton and ending at Morven with stops in between at private gardens around town.
Campaign Testimonials
“We have chosen to support the Campaign for 2026 & Beyond because, for generations, Morven’s residents—from a signer of the Declaration to state governors—have shaped, advanced, and contributed to the civic and cultural life of our nation and state. Their legacy is woven into the very fabric of American history. That’s why preservation, interpretation, and ongoing scholarship at Morven are more important than ever.” - Liza and Sky Morehouse, Chair of Morven’s Board of Trustees
“We have chosen to contribute to this special campaign because we believe in Morven’s mission and want to see it complete its exciting infrastructure improvements as part of the 2026 celebration.”
- Carolyn and John Healey, Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the Campaign for 2026 & Beyond
“Supporting Morven ensures that future generations can connect with the legacy that shapes our shared identity. Together we preserve a cornerstone of our past while inspiring a brighter future for all.”
- Robert “Nick” Lopez, Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the Campaign for 2026 & Beyond
“Morven Museum & Garden is an important US landmark in the center of Princeton that no one knows about. As the former home of a signer of the DOI and the upcoming 250th of that event, I can think of no better time to support and promote Morven.”
- Sarah Ringer, Board of Trustees
“Morven is an important site in recognition of New Jersey’s contribution to the American Revolution”
- Ed Matthews and Vilma Keri, Morven Boudinot Society
“Morven has an important role to play in the founding of our nation and I am happy to support that mission.”
- Alexandra Tatnall, Morven Boudinot Society
This is a critical moment, every contribution—big or small—helps preserve this National Historic Landmark, and leaves a lasting legacy for future generations. Amid recent funding uncertainty, your involvement is more vital than ever.
Supporters
250th Patriots Circle
Colleen Goggins
Carolyn and John Healey
Ed Matthews and Vilma Keri
Liza and Sky Morehouse
Eileen and Bob O'Neil
Sarah Ringer
Daphne Townsend
Lisa and Michael Ullmann
250th Independence Circle
Ronnie Bregenzer and William Milinowicz
Ashley and Brian Formento
Carol Hanson
Rachel and Mark Herr
Robert “Nick” Lopez
Ann and Austin Starkey
Alexandra Tatnall
Courtney Lederer and Mark Thierfelder
Additional support:
Mary Robinson Cohen
Bill Ennist
Foundation of the Rotary Club of the Princeton Corridor
Peter Ham
Debra Lampert Rudman
250th Freedom Circle
Glenmede
Helen R. Buck Foundation
Rhonda DiMascio
Susan and Tracy MacGregor
The George H. and Estelle M. Sands Foundation
Barbara and Richard Pierce
Jay Vawter
250th Revolutionary Circle
Bill Ennist
Nassau Inn
Palmer Square
Ken and Mindy Siegel
250th People’s Circle
Chris and Liza Rice
Ellen and Gregory Rogers
Georgia Schley