Richard Stockton:
Myth and Reality
Thursday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m.
Richard Stockton, (1730–1781), late 19th century to early 20th century. Unknown Artist, after John Wollaston (1710–1775). Morven Collection.
Join us for a lively discussion of new research and perspectives on the often disputed past of Declaration signer and Morven resident, Richard Stockton. This is a hybrid program offering in-person and virtual registration.
Visit the Museum After Hours
In-person program registration for this event includes access to visit Morven between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. prior to the program start. View the museum's special exhibitions Five Indpendent Souls and Northern Family, Southern Ties as well as the newly opened Festival of Trees.
Ticket Type
Cost
General Admission In-Person
$5 per guest
Morven Members and Students
Free
Virtual Admission
Free
FOR MORVEN MEMBERS
Please note that you must login into your Morven Member account in the upper righthand corner of the registration page in order to access the member rate.
New Jersey’s Richard Stockton presents perhaps one of the most contested legacies of Declaration of Independence signers. A lawyer, an enslaver, a legislator, a signer of the Declaration, a prisoner of war, and an oft-cited “traitor” to the Patriot cause, Stockton's story allows us to wrestle with many layers of life in colonial and revolutionary America.
Join Morven’s curators, Elizabeth Allan and Jesse Gordon Simons, as they dive into Richard Stockton’s disputed past, sharing new research and perspectives uncovered during the making of the museum’s 250th anniversary exhibition Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey. They will be joined in conversation with educator and writer John Baxter, author of the new book, Richard Stockton: Character Under Fire.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a hybrid program offered both in-person in Morven’s Stockton Education Center and streamed online via Zoom. The presentation will be recorded and a recording shared with all registrants after the event. Your in-person ticket includes admission to visit the museum from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. prior to the talk.
The event is sponsored by Princeton Federal Credit Union.
Have a question about this event?
Contact Morven's Curator of Education & Public Programs, Greer Luce, with any inquiries.
Phone:
609-924-8144, ext. 106
Email:
gluce@morven.org
