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.

All granted wishes will be acknowledged online and at the Spring Garden Party!

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 by providing stipends throughout the year and resources to support Curatorial, Education, IT, & Marketing staff.

Av System Rebuild Project

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

Morven’s audio visual system was installed over 5 years ago and is showing its age. Help us to repair, replace, and re-engineer the system and fulfill the projects budget along with a small grant from the Hyde and Watson Foundation.

 

Sponsor a Program

Target Amount: $3,000 ($500 suggested contribution)

Sponsor an education program at Morven allowing us to tell the unique and rich history of New Jersey and this historic home.

 

enhance photo op stations

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

Enhance photo op stations with digital printer, props and backdrops.

 

Unique Morven Experiences


Reserve a Time Travel dinner experience

Inaugural Time Travel Cocktails and Dinner: Celebrate the glamorous 1930’s through the lens of Maggi and Robert Wood Johnson Jr. who made Morven their home.

Monday, September 23, 2024
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Morven Museum & Garden
Price: $325, per person
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
RSVP Deadline: Thursday, August 8, 2024

Step back in time at an exclusive Robert Wood Johnson Jr. inspired dinner party catered by The Perch at Peacock Inn embracing the glamorous 1930s lifestyle of Maggi and Robert. We’ll begin the evening with cocktails and music at the Johnsons’ art moderne pool house. Guests are invited to dress the part for a transformational evening complete with live jazz music and an exquisite dinner menu.  All funds raised from this inaugural event will support Morven’s work to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the important role Morven played as the home of a Signer, Richard Stockton.

Reserve a Time Travel cocktail hour experience

Inaugural Time Travel Cocktail Hour: Celebrate the glamorous 1930’s through the lens of Maggi and Robert Wood Johnson Jr. who made Morven their home.

Monday, September 23, 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Morven Museum & Garden
Price: $75, per person
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
RSVP Deadline: Thursday, August 8, 2024

Embrace the glamorous 1930s lifestyle of Maggi and Robert Johnson and step back in time at an exclusive Robert Wood Johnson Jr. inspired cocktail hour with music and delicious appetizers catered by The Perch at Peacock Inn. Guests are invited to dress the part for a transformational gathering at the Johnsons’ art moderne pool house. All funds raised from this inaugural event will support Morven’s work to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the important role Morven played as the home of a Signer, Richard Stockton.

The Time Travel Experiences are sponsored by Johnson and Johnson.

 
 
 

Historic Preservation


Restoration of Courtyard Trellis

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

Restore & Repair

 

replace two museum Humidifiers

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

Help maintain climate control throughout our historic home and within our collections storage.

 

Restoration of Garden Arbor

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

Restore & Repair

Horticultural Essentials


Plants, Bulbs,& Labels

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

Create more areas of interest on Morven's grounds.

lawn care

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

Lawn maintenance and repair from private event wear and tear.

 

Environmentally Friendly Grounds Care Equipment

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

Environmentally responsible tools to comply with Princeton's present and future requirements.

 

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


Thank You to Our Supporters

Rachel and Mark Herr
Jean and Ed Johnston
Courtney Lederer and Mark Thierfelder
Liza and Schuyler Morehouse
Eileen & Robert O'Neil
Sarah Ringer
Ellen and Gregory Rogers
Lisa and Michael Ullmann