Morven Museum & Garden

Garden of Wishes

 

View a collection of projects and needs in support of Institutional Advancements, Unique Morven Experiences, Historic Preservation, and Horticultural Essentials. By granting a wish you are allowing us to grow our offerings, continue to preserve this National Historic Landmark, and deepen our connection with the community.

Please feel free to contact Megan Shackney with any questions by calling 609.924.8144, extension 101, or email mshackney@morven.org.

Institutional Advancements


Internship Program

Target Amount: $10,000 ($1,000 suggested contribution)

Help make Morven's incredible internship program more accessible throughout the year and provide valuable resources to support Curatorial, Education, IT, & Marketing staff. Intern compensation not only attracts qualified applicants but also offers essential support to the team.

Av System Rebuild Project

Target Amount: $15,000 ($1,000 suggested contribution)

Reliable technology is critical to running our organization. Morven’s audio visual system was installed over 5 years ago and is now showing its age. Help us repair, replace, and re-engineer the system to ensure the equipment is up-to-date and functioning to support our robust program offerings and event needs.

 

Sponsor a Program

Target Amount: $5,000 ($500 suggested contribution)

Education is one of Morven’s core values. We are dedicated to lifelong learning, research, and sharing knowledge. Your gift supports the presentation of outstanding educational programming throughout the year. With your help, we can expand programming as part of the museum's Inclusive History Interpretive Plan exploring the legacy of slavery at Morven; further develop K-12 educational opportunities offered onsite and in the classroom; and facilitate more hands-on learning related to growing, sustainability, and the environment in Morven's gardens.

 

Morven Experience PHOTOGRAPHy

Target Amount: $4,000 ($500 suggested contribution)

Photo documentation is a key component of our marketing plan and critical to recording and sharing significant events and milestones at Morven. Your gift helps fund the hiring of professional photographers and allows us to provide FREE takeaway photos at our outdoor events, providing lasting memories for many years to come.

 

Restoration of Courtyard Trellis

Target Amount: $7,500 ($1,000 suggested contribution)
Completed thanks to your contributions!

Our beautiful courtyard trellis is one of the first things visitors see when they visit Morven. As you can see, it needs considerable repair. When you grant us this wish, you will fund its much-needed restoration.

 

replace two museum Humidifiers

Target Amount: $20,000 ($1,000 suggested contribution)

Climate control is critical to maintaining the longevity of our collections on display and in storage. Your support will help fund the much-needed replacement of two humidifiers and further preserve the important stories that we share.

 

Restoration of Garden Arbor

Target Amount: $4,000
Completed thanks to your contributions!

The beautiful garden arbor is one of the most picturesque places on Morven’s grounds. This treasured focal point of the garden needs repair. When you grant us this wish, you will fund its crucial restoration.

Horticultural Essentials


Plants, Bulbs,& Labels

Target Amount: $3,000 ($1,000 suggested contribution)

Adding plants, bulbs, and labels to the grounds at Morven will help us create more areas of interest for visitors to learn about and enjoy the site’s natural environment. With your support, we will continue to enhance Morven’s historic grounds.

lawn care

Target Amount: $2,000 ($500 suggested contribution)

Events at Morven take a toll on the grounds, especially our beautiful green spaces. Your financial support for this wish will fund necessary repairs from private event wear and tear and safety upgrades.

 

Environmentally Friendly Grounds Care Equipment

Target Amount: $5,000 ($1,000 suggested contribution)

Sustainable lawn care equipment using battery-powered machines sharply reduces air pollution. With your support, we can obtain environmentally responsible tools to comply with Princeton's current and future requirements.

 

Contributions of all sizes are welcome and will make a difference, thank you for your support!


Thank You to Our Supporters

Diana Arnone
Robert Arnone
Blue Sky Green Earth
Amanda Botwood
Ronica Bregenzer and William Milinowicz
Congetta Chirichello-Kehlert
Stephanie Cuddahy
Lynn and Paul DeLisle
Liza DeTuro
Keith Doney
Marti Evans and William Laskowski
Colleen Goggins
Khristina Gonzalez
Joan and John Hall
Lorraine Haucke, in memory/honor of her husband, Ron
Carolyn and John Healey
Rachel and Mark Herr
Jean and Ed Johnston
Casey and Samuel Lambert
Karen Lambertz
JoanMarie Land
Courtney Lederer and Mark Thierfelder
Fred and Wendy Luce
Susan and Tracy MacGregor
Ellen Malavsky
Anastasia Marty
Ed Matthews and Vilma Keri
Liza and Schuyler Morehouse
Phoenix Smith and Jerry Muntz
Carolyne Murff
Eileen & Robert O'Neil
Stephanie Oster
Alopi Patel
Christina Phillips
Margaret and Michael Powers
Liza and Chris Rice
Sarah Ringer
Ellen and Gregory Rogers
Marcia and John Shackleford
Nadia Shahzad
Catherine and Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff
Dr. Darin Stockton MD
Peter Szego
Alexandra Tatnall
Daphne Townsend
Lisa and Michael Ullmann
Nancy and James Utaski
Stephanie Wedeking
Joan and Ralph Widner