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Morven Museum & Garden hosts 2021 Festival of Trees

By: PRLog

PRINCETON, N.J. - Nov. 9, 2021 - PRLog -- Morven is gearing up for its 16th Festival of Trees, an annual highlight of the holiday season showcasing a juried collection of trees and mantels displayed throughout the museum's galleries, upstairs and down.  Located at 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, New Jersey, visitors are welcome from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sundays from November 17, 2021 through January 9, 2022, to tour the mansion adorned by garden clubs' and non-profit organizations' exquisite and whimsical holiday decor.

This year's Festival of Trees "Winter Garden Party" hosts are Colleen Goggins, Carolyn & John Healey, Rachel Herr, and Eileen & Robert O'Neil.

"One of our beloved traditions, Festival of Trees celebrates the season with our decorator partners festooning our galleries. We are thrilled to once again invite you to our home for the holidays and very grateful to our co-chairs and generous sponsors. There is something for everyone to enjoy,"  Morven Executive Director Jill Barry announced recently.

Throughout the season, museum visitors are invited to vote on their favorite tree or mantel both in person and online. Museum tickets must be purchased to enter the museum and are available at this link https://www.morven.org/tickets. Docents will be available on occasion inside the galleries, however, no formal tours are given during the Festival.

December programming around this year's Festival of Trees includes Holiday Wreath Workshops, Virtual Storytimes with Docent Mollie, and an at-home Baking Contest. Additional details on Morven's programming is at this link www.morven.org/programs

Winter Garden Party Tickets Now Available

Morven's Festival of Trees annual fundraising party returns to the great outdoors this year on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.  The outdoor "Winter Garden Party" is replete with fire pits, twinkle lights, hot beverages, hearty hors d'oeuvres, and "the warmth of each other's company," Barry noted. Guests may view the spectacular exhibition; museum doors will be open. "We encourage everyone to dress for the weather in your winter finery!" she added.  The weather date is Sunday, December 5th and ticket prices for the party start at $175 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Full details at this link https://www.morven.org/festivaloftrees21

Morven extends thanks to its generous Community sponsors: Baxter Construction, Capital Health, Ronica A. Bregenzer, Architect LLC, Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty, Keller Williams Princeton, PNC Private Bank, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Princeton, and The Bank of Princeton.

Thanks go out to our talented decorators, below:

2021 Festival of Trees Decorators

  • American Spaniel Club
  • Contemporary Garden Club
  • Mount Laurel Garden Club
  • Neshanic Garden Club
  • New Jersey Audubon Society
  • Nottingham Garden Club
  • Princeton Public Library
  • Stony Brook Garden Club
  • The Garden Club of Princeton
  • The Present Day Club
  • West Trenton Garden Club
"Remember to shop Museum Store Sunday on November 28th with a 10% discount for visitors and a 15% discount for members.  To show our appreciation to Morven's members and dedicated volunteers, we are extending the discount in our shop through Sunday December 5th for all your gift giving needs," Barry added.

Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Festival of Trees included with Morven admission of $10.00; $8.00 for Seniors; Free for Members of Morven and Children 6 years and under.

For additional information and associated programming, visit http://www.morven.org.

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Morven Museum & Garden is supported by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

ABOUT MORVEN MUSEUM & GARDEN


Most historic sites celebrate one notable resident, Morven is unique in that it was home to many remarkable people. Built in the 1750s and home to one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Morven was home to five generations of Stocktons, then Robert Wood Johnson, Jr. before becoming  New Jersey's first Governor's Mansion and home to five New Jersey governors, their families and staffs; witnessing nearly 300 years of history. Morven is located at 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ and is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The gardens are open daily until dusk.

Follow Morven on social media:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/morven.museum.garden

Instagram: @morvenmuseum

Twitter: @MorvenMuseum

Contact
Debra Lampert-Rudman
dlampertrudman@morven.org
16099248144106

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Winter Garden Party Tickets Available Morven front porch in the glow of twinkle lights Festival of Trees decorations inside and out

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