Campaign for 2026 & Beyond


Line drawing of a colonial building with the dates 1776-2026 and the text

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 the 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 & 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 & 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

Our 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


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


Additional Support

Mary Robinson Cohen

Bill Ennist

Foundation of the Rotary Club of the Princeton Corridor

Peter Ham

Debra Lampert Rudman


Want to learn more about the campaign?

Contact Morven's Director of Development, Megan Shackney, to explore deepening your connection with Morven.
Phone:  609-924-8144, ext. 101

Email:  mshackney@morven.org