Princeton, New Jersey

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Community Park School K-5372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609.806.4230

Johnson Park School Prek-5285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609.806.4240

Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ 08544
609-258-3300

Art@Bainbridge158 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-258-3788

Art Council of Princeton102 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-8777

Adriana Groza Art38 Spring Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-372-7857

Iinzi Art Center4454 NJ 27
Princeton, NJ 08540
215-301-8521

Lewis Arts Complex122 Alexander Street
Princeton, NJ 08544
609-258-1500

McCarter Theatre Center91 University Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-258-2787

Morven Museum & Garden55 Stockton Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-8144 x103

Pinot's Palette127 Village Blvd
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-285-5102

Princeton Academy of Art138 Nassau Street, Fl 2
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-454-3721

Princeton Academy of Art - Studio 210 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-454-3721

Princeton Art Studios10 Nassau Street, Ste 23
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-454-3721

Princeton University Art Museum45 Elm Street
Princeton, NJ 08544
609-258-3788

Princeton University Art Museum - Store56 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-258-5600

Albert Einstein House112 Mercer Street
Princeton, NJ 08540

The home of Albert Einstein from 1935 until his death in 1955. His second wife, Elsa Einstein, died in 1936 while living in this house. The house is now a private residence even though it is owned by Institute for Advanced Study, and is not open to the public. There is no historical marker explaining the house's significance; however, there are strategically placed "Private Residence" signs around the house.

Bainbridge House158 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08540

Bainbridge House, built in 1766 by Job Stockton, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Princeton, New Jersey.  Important historic events occurred there, including serving as lodging for members of the Continental Congress in 1783, and witnessing the birth of William Bainbridge, a hero of the War of 1812. Owned by Princeton University since 1877, for more than 50 years it served as the home of the Princeton Public Library. From 1967 until 2015, Bainbridge House was home to the Historical Society of Princeton, which left in late 2015 to concentrate its activities at Updike Farm.

Clark House Museum500 Mercer Street
Princeton, NJ 08540

In 1772, Thomas Clarke, a Quaker farmer purchased 200 acres of land from his brother William. The land, then part of West Windsor, had been in the Clarke family since 1696. Thomas replaced an existing structure with the main house that stands today. He lived here with at least two of his sisters, Hannah and Sarah, until his death in 1802. Sarah inherited and remained in the house until her death in 1840. Her nephew, John H. Clarke, enlarged the east wing which included a new kitchen. The house was sold in 1863 to Henry E. Hale and again in 1944 to Blackwell Smith. The State of New Jersey purchased the property in 1946, and established the Clarke House Museum in 1976.

Colonnade & Grave Site500 Mercer Road
Princeton, NJ 08540

The Ionic colonnade near the Clarke House was originally the facade of a Philadelphia residence designed by Thomas U. Walter in 1836. It was relocated to Princeton and reerected in 1959 to mark the entrance to the common grave of soldiers who died during the Battle of Princeton (January 3, 1777), which was a victory for General George Washington's revolutionary forces over British forces.

Delaware & Raritan Canal
483 Alexander Street
Princeton, NJ 08540

A part of the historic Intracoastal Waterway, the canal allowed shippers to cut many miles off the existing route from the Pennsylvania Coal Region down the Delaware, around Cape May, NJ, and up the occasionally treacherous Atlantic Ocean coast to New York City.

Joseph Henry HousePrinceton University
Princeton, NJ 08540

This house is named for Joseph Henry, the first Director of the Smithsonian Institution and a leading American scientist whose scientific contributions were in the field of electromagnetism. He was also a professor at Princeton University from 1832 to 1846.

Kingston Grist Mill2 Old Lincoln Highway
Princeton, NJ 08540

Established sometime mid-century and briefly destroyed during the Revolutionary War, the mill was the commercial and social heart of the locality.

Maybury Hill346 Snowden Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540

Built about 1725, it was the birthplace and boyhood home of Joseph Hewes (1730-1779), a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. The house, an architecturally excellent example of Georgian domestic architecture, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its association with Hewes. It is a private residence not open to the public.

Mountain Ave Historic DistrictMountain Ave
Princeton, NJ 08540
A stretch of historic houses on Mountain Avenue in that date to the 19th and early 20th centuries. The 9-acre historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 1995, for its significance in architecture and community planning. It includes 14 contributing buildings, and encompasses the north side of the road between the west side of the Mountain Lakes Preserve and Quarry Lane

Nassau Club6 Mercer Street
Princeton, NJ 08540

Founded in 1889 by, among others, Woodrow Wilson as a town-and-gown club to bring the townspeople and the University faculty together, is now a private social club.
 It moved into its current location in 1903. The clubhouse was originally built in 1813-14 as the home of Samuel Miller, the second professor of the Princeton Theological Seminary, on land belonging to his father-in-law, Continental Congressman Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant.

Nassau HallPrinceton University
Princeton, NJ 08542

Erected in 1756 by the College of New Jersey and named Nassau Hall in honor of King William III, was seized by British forces for military purposes in 1776, and retaken by the American Army January 3, 1777. Here met from June 30, 1783 until Nov. 4, 1788, the Continental Congress, and here Aug. 26, 1783, General Washington received the grateful acknowledgements of the Congress for his services in establishing the freedom and independence of the United States of America.

Tusculum166 Cherry Hill Road
Princeton, NJ 08540

A country estate on Cherry Hill Road in Princeton, New Jersey, built in 1773 for John Witherspoon, president of Princeton University and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Westland Mansion15 Hodge Road
Princeton, NJ 08540

The home of Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, from his retirement in 1897 until his death in 1908. The house is located in the historic district of Princeton, New Jersey, and is a National Historic Landmark also known as the Grover Cleveland Home

Barbara Boggs Sigmund ParkLocated at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Chestnut Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
The park was dedicated to and named in honor of Barbara Boggs Sigmund, who served as the first female mayor of the Borough of Princeton between 1983 and 1990. It consists of a fenced playground with several picnic benches, sandbox, toddler swings, slides and climbing structures and a garden.

David Bradford Park56 Pine Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Containing only a bench, a picnic table, and a few toys for toddlers, this mini-park is half a block away from Princeton’s central business district on Nassau Street.

Harrison Street Park31 Harrison Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Harrison St Park is located on three and a half acres of land where Aiken Ave dead ends and abutted by Harrison St on the eastern edge. The park contains a playground with swings, basketball court, picnic tables, seating benches and an open field that can be used for informal recreation. There is no parking lot at this location and street parking is limited. Pedestrian access is from either Aiken Ave or Harrison St. There are no restrooms facilities at this location.

Herrontown Woods Arboretum624 Snowden Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Several miles of walking trails lead through hardwood forest up to the Princeton ridge and the headwaters of a tributary of Harry's Brook. It contains wetlands, frogs and salamanders, and over 60 species of native trees and shrubs, along with wildflowers, rare birds, and diabase rocks containing magnetite. Trail bicycles are prohibited.

Lake Carnegie875 Princeton-Kingston Road (Route 27)
Princeton, NJ 08540
The lake, which is privately owned, is used by the university's rowing team, and is home to the US Olympic rowing team. It is, however, available for public use for activities such as ice skating, fishing, and picnicking.

Mary Moss Park35 Lytle Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
In the historic Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood. Mary Moss Playground is home to the only municipal spray-pad in Princeton. In addition, the park has a playground with poured in place rubber surfacing, toddler swings, picnic pavilion, benches, Free Library and paved walking path around the perimeter of the facility which has both an upper and lower tier. There are no restroom facilities at this location.

Marquand ParkLovers Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Historic preserve of trees and woodlands, as well as open recreation space. The park is located on 17 acres bordered by Lovers Lane, Stockton Street and Mercer St. There is a small parking lot off Lovers Lane and pedestrian access from either Stockton St or Mercer St. The park contains a playground, small ballfield, picnic tables, seating benches and paved walkways. The arboretum is home to many native and exotic trees.

Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve1 Mountain Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08540
75 acre wooded tract that is bordered by Community Park North and John Witherspoon Woods. There are over 8 miles of interconnected trails between the different parcels.  There is a parking lot directly off Mountain Ave near the intersection with Route 206. 

Potts Park1 Erdman Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08540
One and a half acres located at the intersection of Tee-Ar Place and Erdman Ave. The park contains a small basketball court, playground with swings and picnic benches. There are no restroom facilities at this location.

Woodsfield Reservation900 Great Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Woodfield Reservation is an irregularly shaped tract of almost 100 acres. It is a prime illustration of undisturbed land of Princeton Ridge, which has been called an "island of forest" in a "sea of suburban and agricultural development." The Reservation is covered with a mature forest and has many fairly steep slopes, making it suitable for vigorous walkers.
Two of the most interesting features of Woodfield are Council Rock, which overlooks a large, heavily bouldered basin, and Tent Rock, a massive boulder.

Princeton Abbey & Cemetery75 Mapleton Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-452-1600

Princeton Cemetery29 Greenview Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-1369

Kimble Funeral Home1 Hamilton Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-0018

Mather-Hodge Funeral Home40 Vandenter Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-0242

Star of David Chapel40 Vandenter Avenue
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-0245

Apprise Incorporated
32 Nassau St, Suite 200
Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: 609-252-8008
A nonprofit research institute that conducts data-driven evaluations and research to improve the design and performance of public programs, specifically those aiding low-income populations.

Arm in Arm
61 Nassau St
Princeton, NJ 08542
609- 396-9355
A community rescue network providing food pantries, housing stability assistance, emergency financial aid, and workforce development support for low-income Mercer County residents.

Art Council of Princeton
102 Witherspoon St
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-8777
An independent group offering community-wide visual, literary, and performing arts classes, public cultural events, and open-admission gallery exhibitions.

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice
12 Stockton Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-331-9949
A community activist hub and educational bridge that provides a dedicated safe space, resources, and intersectional advocacy for LGBTQIA+ youth and marginalized groups.

Center for Modern Aging Princeton
45 Stockton Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-751-9699
Provides older adults with affordable fitness courses, social gatherings, technology workshops, and supportive counseling.

Centurion Ministries
1000 Herrontown Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
609- 921-0334
A secular advocacy group that works nationally to investigate cases, overturn wrongful convictions, and completely vindicate innocent individuals serving life or death row sentences.

Coalition for Peace Action
7 Vandeventer Ave
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-5022
A grassroots citizen movement organizing public education campaigns and legislative lobbying to reduce the threat of nuclear weapons, militarism, and domestic gun violence.

Cornerstone Community Kitchen
7 Vandeventer Ave
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-2613
A volunteer-run soup kitchen hosted at the Princeton United Methodist Church that serves free, hot, nutritious dinners every week to anyone in need without qualification.

Friends of Princeton Open Space
57 Mountain Ave
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-921-2772
A non-profit land trust committed to acquiring municipal green spaces, protecting local ecosystems, and maintaining extensive public walking and hiking trails.

HiTops
300 Witherspoon St, Suite 204
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-683-5155
A youth health and wellness organization that delivers age-appropriate sexual health education, professional training, and peer-led support groups for LGBTQIA+ adolescents.

Housing Initiatives of Princeton
33 Mercer Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-921-2328
A transitional housing agency providing temporary low-cost rental units and emergency financial bridges for working-poor families facing eviction or sudden displacement.

Not In Our Town Princeton
65 Witherspoon St
Princeton, NJ 08542
A multi-racial grassroots movement dedicated to uncovering institutional racism, fostering dialog about white privilege, and advocating for continuous racial justice.

Present Day Club
72 Stockton St
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-1014
A historical women's civic club established in 1898 that provides members with structured educational lectures, cultural dinners, and collaborative community service projects.

Princeton Area Community Foundation
212 Carnegie Center Dr, Suite 201
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-219-1800
A philanthropic foundation that manages charitable funds and issues millions in community grants to strengthen educational equity and combat poverty in Central Jersey.

Princeton Community Housing
1000 Herrontown Rd, Suite 201
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-3822
The largest developer and manager of dedicated affordable housing rentals in Princeton, providing fair-housing access to individuals, seniors, and low-income families.

Princeton Newcomers Club59 Paul Robeson Place (Hosted out of the YWCA)
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-497-2100
A social transition club designed to welcome new residents to the town through coffee meetups, book clubs, cooking interest circles, and neighborhood tours.

Rotary Club of PrincetonPO Box 402
Princeton, NJ 08542
A professional leadership club gathering business owners and civic organizers to complete local service initiatives, offer student scholarships, and support humanitarian efforts.

Share My Meals120 John Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-283-2450
An environmental and humanitarian service that recovers surplus prepared food from commercial cafeterias and delivers it to local food-insecure families.

YWCA Princeton59 Paul Robeson Place
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-497-2100
A community service cornerstone hosting low-cost childcare, youth enrichment programs, breast cancer support services, English language classes, and racial equity training.

Nassau Christian Center26 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-921-0981

Nassau Presbyterian Church61 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-0103

Princeton United Methodist Church7 Vandeventer Ave.
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-2613

Saint Paul Parish216 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-1743 

Stone Hill Church1025 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-3816

Princeton Seventh-Day Adventist Church223 N Harrison Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-0208

Princeton Baptist Church261 Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-452-1538

Princeton Country Dancers
PO Box 7161
Princeton, NJ 08543 (Meets at the Suzanne Patterson Building)
A social folk club that hosts weekly, live-music community dances specializing in traditional American Contra dancing and historic English Country dancing.