For over 200 years Morven was home to occupants who influenced the destiny of New Jersey and the United States. But during its long history memory became entwined with myth. Morven: Memory, Myth & Reality, by Constance M. Greiff and Wanda S. Gunning, draws from the fruit of recent investigation to provide a truer picture of Morven’s buildings and grounds and the fascinating individuals who peopled them. With many illustrations and footnotes, the new history chronicles events surrounding Morven through three centuries.

Morven: Memory, Myth & Reality, by Constance M. Greiff & Wanda S. Gunning Historic Morven, Inc. 2004 Princeton, New Jersey 08540 249 pages, 130 illustrations

Picturing Princeton 1783: The Nation’s Capital

While serving as the temporary capital of the United States in 1783, Princeton hosted George and Martha Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, and many others. Read about this crucial period of our nation’s history—a time when the government nearly collapsed for financial and political reasons—in this fascinating book presenting all the new research uncovered during the creation of Morven’s landmark exhibition Picturing Princeton 1783: The Nation’s Capital.

1874 Map

Lithograph “Bird’s Eye View” of Princeton, NJ circa 1874.  Archival quality.  Original on display at Morven.  Drawn by H. H. Bailey, Philadelphia, the artistic rendering depicts many Princeton landmarks.

Map, 18″ x 24″.

Morven Silk Scarf (white)

Wisteria sinesis vine originally planted by Samuel Witham Stockton in 1870 is the inspiration for Morven’s wisteria scarf. Original botanical drawing by Wendy Hollender

12″ x 60″

Silk

Morven Silk Scarf (black)

The restored 18th century horsechestnut walk originally built by Commodore Stockton, was the inspiration for Morven’s exclusive horsechestnut scarf. Original botanical drawing by Wendy Hollender.

12″ x 60″

Morven Scarf (white)

Wisteria sinesis vine originally planted by Samuel Witham Stockton in 1870 is the inspiration for Morven’s wisteria scarf. Original botanical drawing by Wendy Hollender Measures

12″ x 60″

Acrylic

Morven Scarf (black)

The restored 18th century horsechestnut walk originally built by Commodore Stockton, was the inspiration for Morven’s exclusive horsechestnut scarf. Original botanical drawing by Wendy Hollender.

12″ x 60″

Acrylic

Morven Tote

Morven exclusive Wisteria Deluxe Tote with zippered main compartment and front zippered pocket. Generously sized at 14 in x 19 in with 5 1/2 in gusseted bottom. Made in USA.