INSID E MORVEN BOARD LIST HISTORIC MORVEN, INC. BOARD AND STAFF NEWS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS MORVEN WELCOMES: Robert N. Wilson, Chair Julia Penick Garry, Vice Chair John Healey, a business executive with many years of experience in the healthcare Robert O’Neil, Vice Chair sector is currently the president of FlowMetric Diagnostics, a health and wellness J. Richard Pierce, Treasurer company that develops diagnostic tools and tests. Healey resides in Princeton Liza Morehouse, Secretary with his wife Carolyn. TRUSTEES Yvette Lanneaux, a resident of Princeton, received her undergraduate degree Ronica Bregenzer from Princeton University and her law degree from Harvard Law School. She Holly Pyne Connor practiced law, most recently with CNBC, MSNBC, and Baker Botts LLP. John Healey Alex Powers, a former teacher and longtime resident of Princeton with her Yvette Lanneaux husband Howard, has served in active leadership roles at Princeton Day School, Craig H. Muhlhauser chairing several events and participating in fundraising efforts and Leadership Oye Olukotun Team search committees. Alex Powers Christopher Rice Marcia Zweig, an artist and avid gardener, has been a leader in many Jay Vawter philanthropic projects, including the restoration of the Glenmont Greenhouse Marcia Zweig at the Edison National Historic Site. A longtime Trustee at the Greater Newark Conservancy, Marcia lives in Maplewood, NJ with her husband, John. HONORARY TRUSTEES Sheila Johnson Brutsch Betty Wold Johnson RETIRING FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Georgia T. Schley Morven would like to thank the Board Members who retired in May 2018: Stephen K. West Carol Hanson, Caroline Harris, Jim McKinney, Georgie Schley, Stowe Tattersall, STAFF Michele Tuck-Ponder , and Stephen West. Elizabeth Allan, Curator of Collections & Exhibitions HONORARY TRUSTEES Jill Barry, Executive Director In May 2018, Georgie Schley and Stephen West were unanimously elected to become Honorary Trustees upon their retirement from active board service. Tracy Craig, Georgie ably served as Historic Morven, Inc.’s board chair from 1993 to 2016. Director of Visitor Services & Security Steve has provided years of counsel to Morven and has been instrumental in the Luis Estrada, Visitor Services formation of our by-laws. (as of April 2018) Jesse Gordon, Registrar Diana Griffin, Private Events Manager NEW TO MORVEN Kimberly Kolvites, Development Associate Louise Senior , A Master Gardener, holds a Ph. D. in archaeology, and now has a Debra Lampert-Rudman, Curator of second career in horticulture. She has served as the Riverside School garden Education and Public Programs educator for ve years, and as adviser to other community gardens. Brian Mackiw, Facilities Manager Luis Estrada , Security & Visitor Services Associate, joined Morven in April, 2018. Thomas Murphy, Visitor Services He came highly recommended from former employers at US Security Associates (through September 2018) and Rosa Security International. Jessica Napodano, Director of Development Nancy Nicosia, Horticultural Assistant (through January 2018) FESTIVAL OF TREES Kathy O’Hara, Museum Shop Manager FESTIVAL OF TREES Pam Ruch, Horticulturist Louise Senior, Horticultural Assistant (as of March 2018) MMoorrvveenn’’ss aannnnuuaall FFeessttiivvaall ooff TTrreeeess wwiillll bbee ooppeenn Barbara Webb, Special Projects Manager to the public from November 21 through January 6. (through May 2018) to the public from November 21 through January 6. Edited by Pamela Ruch/Designed by Zoe Graphics THREE NEW ACQUISITIONS FOR ISLES/MORVEN INTERNSHIP THE MUSEUM COLLECTION Steamship Richard Stockton These two depictions of the same vessel, the steamship Richard Stockton , are on view in the recently opened permanent exhibit. The ship was designed by Robert L. Stevens (1787-1856), president Louise Senior led a group of eight students who participated in the 2018 Isles of of the Camden & Amboy Trenton/Morven internship. In addition Railroad, and was built in to tackling a number of heavy landscape projects at Morven, they did service work 1851. It provided a luxurious at Drumthwacket, the Watershed Reserve, mode of travel for passengers, and Mercer County Community College in exchange for educational sessions. with various stops between Philadelphia and New York City, until she was scrapped JULY BTH JUBILEE in 1895. Letter from Annis Stockton This letter was a rare and exciting addition, as the rst original piece of Annis’ writing to be acquired for Morven’s collection. In response to a letter the previous week, Annis lls Jacob Read in on the latest from her social circle, and asks for news from the Continental Congress. Annis felt the importance of letters in maintaining July 4 is a popular day at Morven, as relationships, as she writes, visitors of all ages immerse themselves “...I love long letters myself, in our country’s history. and therefore am apt to give them, you can not write too GRAND HOMES long ones to me…” & GARDENS

I. Lantern slide of Steamship Richard Stockton docked at Erie Railroad terminal, Jersey City, c. 1890. Morven Collection. Gi of Jill M. Barry. II. Steamship Richard Stockton , 1854. William H. Rease (b. 1818). Morven Collection. Gi of Liza and Schuyler Morehouse. III. Letter from Annis Stockton, Morven, February 7–12, 1784 On four evenings in February and March, you will have the opportunity to explore to Jacob Read, South Carolina the grand homes of yesterday: Marjorie legislature then serving in the Merriweather Post’s home in Washington Continental Congress meeting D.C.; Chanticleer, the home of Adolf in Annapolis. Morven Collection. Rosengarten, in Wayne, PA; notable Gi of Robert N. Wilson. Hamptons estates; and, of course, Morven. MORVEN REIMAGINED PRIVATE Aer two years of planning, a dozen or so community meetings, and numerous EVENTS AT consultations, the reimagined rst oor of Morven Museum opened to the public in September of 2018. Curator of Collections & Exhibitions Elizabeth Allan and MORVEN Registrar Jesse Gordon spent countless hours deliberating, composing, and Morven has numerous options for your rewriting the stories of all of the occupants of Morven from the time it was built catered event: Dinner for 20 in the Garden in the mid eighteenth century to its opening as a museum in 2004. Morven once Room, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres again partnered with the designers at Isometric Studios to create an exhibit as for 30 in the Mansion’s rst oor, an colorful as it is engrossing. intimate lunch for 10 in the Pool House, “Our goal was to have a much more robust interpretation,” Jill Barry explained. 80 for a sit down in the Stockton Center, “We’re fortunate to have many residents to talk about.” or a cocktail reception for 120. The residents featured in the new exhibition Contact Diana Griffin at 609-924-8144 go beyond those whose lives are ext 105, or dgriffi[email protected], documented in history books, such as for more information. Richard Stockton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the subsequent

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Historic Morven: A Window into America’s Past. h You’ll learn about Robert Wood Johnson Jr., P who rented the property through the Great Depression into the beginning of World VISIT War II and ushered in the American “spirit MORVEN of enterprise.” His daughter Sheila still Hours: Wednesday – Sunday remembers being locked in at night with 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. her governess for her own protection aer Closed Thanksgiving, the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, The gallery devoted to Governors Edge, New Year’s Day, and Easter. Meyner, Hughes, Cahill, and Byrne features Cahill family members Eileen Cahill Campbell a timeline that vividly connects their eras FriEndS oF MorvEn FrEE. with husband Joe Campbell, Kathy Cahill Tully to the dramas of their times—the Vietnam with daughter Colleen Tully Agnew, and Mary Admission: Adults $10, Cahill, relive their time at Morven. War, the assassination of Martin Luther Seniors (60 and older) $8, King, the walk on the moon—and brings Students and active military $8, history alive with powerful images. Children (6 and under) FrEE. Historic Morven: A Window into America’s Group Tours: $8 /per person Past came about through a meticulous for groups of 10 or more. review of oral histories, papers, and Available Monday and Tuesday artifacts. It relied on community visioning by advance reservation. for guidance on presenting the topic of Call 609.924.8144 ext 106. slavery. Forward thinking, thoroughly researched, and beautifully presented, PArKinG: FrEE AT MorvEn. There’s a lot to see in Morven's inclusive rst this new interpretation has the power to directions: Morven is located oor exhibit. change how we see the past. just south of the junction of TOO MUCH TO SEE IN ONE DAY? route 206 and nassau/Stockton GO TO THE MUSEUM SHOP THE SAME DAY AS YOUR VISIT AND APPLY YOUR TICKET PRICE TO A Street in the center of Princeton, YEAR-LONG MORVEN MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS GET FREE ADMISSION, AMONG OTHER BENEFITS! adjacent to Monument Hall. HAPPENING AT MORVEN STORYTIME AT MORVEN JOSEPH MCGILL’S SLAVE DWELLING PROJECT Joseph McGill’s Slave Dwelling Project, a South Carolina non-prot dedicated to preserving and educating the public about slave dwellings, came to New Jersey in October for the rst time. A walking tour led by Shirley Sattereld was Storytime at Morven is held on select followed by supper with a program by McGill, Thursdays. Check the website for particulars. reside conversation and music, and a Friday CAMP MORVEN @>?G night sleepover. Saturday included music performances by violin/ddle scholar Jay Blount, educational sessions, and children’s activities. About 100 people participated in this instructive experience, a joint program with the Historic Society of Princeton, the Princeton Library, and the Arts Council of Princeton. Camp Morven will begin on August 5, 2019. EXHIBITIONS ALICE MCDERMOTT’S BOOK TALK MASTERS OF ILLUSION: THE LEGACY OF JOHN F. PETO ON THE NINTH HOUR IN THE GALLERIES FROM NOVEMBER ?C, @>?F TO MAY ?@, @>?G Partnering with the John F. Peto Studio Museum, Morven will present a new look at trompe l’oeil art in New Jersey. Trompe l’oeil , pronounced “tromp loi,” a French phrase meaning “to deceive the eye,” is used to describe paintings that create the illusion of a three dimensional scene. Alice McDermott packed the house for her John Frederick Peto, born in Philadelphia in 1854, is collaborative event with the Princeton recognized as one of America’s most accomplished Public Library. trompe l’oeil artists. In addition to Peto’s paintings, the exhibition features works of contemporary artists MORE ABOUT THE GARDENS who have participated in the Peto Museum’s Tri-State Photo Credit: The Ocean County Democrat, 1889. John F. Peto Invitational Exhibition, as well as the work of New (1854 - 1907). Oil on canvas. Collection Jersey’s most well-known contemporary trompe l’oeil of the New Jersey State Museum. Gi of Mary G. Roebling. FA (1964) 269. artist, Gary Erbe. Photograph by Ricardo Barros. Reproduced with permission. FROM THE CRADLE TO THE MAJOR LEAGUES: NEW JERSEY BASE BALL ?FCC-?G?C WILL OPEN JUNE E, @>?G Want to know more about Morven’s While a game called base ball was played in this country as early as the colonial gardens? Check the website for the 2019 garden tour schedule. period, organized base ball, the direct ancestor of today’s game, began in New York City in the 1840s. New Jersey’s role in the early development of the game was of such ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP importance that the state can be justly described as a cradle of the National Pastime. The interactive exhibit will describe the nature of the rst New Jersey base ball clubs, and the differences between 19th century and today’s games, and cover areas of special interest such as the African-American experience and women’s participation. Morven will publish a companion book which will bring the story Photo Credit: The Eureka Club of Morven’s Botanical Illustration Workshop Newark, New Jersey's rst prominent of early New Jersey base ball to a wider audience and base ball team. Collections of the with Wendy Hollender in September 2018 New Jersey Historical Society. allow for more in-depth understanding. included two days of instruction and practice. FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF MORVEN OCTOBER ?, @>?E - SEPTEMBER A>, @>?F ORGANIZATIONS, Curator’s Fellow $5,000 - $9,999 Mary & Robert Garrett Mr. & Mrs. Barry Steiner Barbara Lyle FOUNDATIONS AND Holly P. Connor Mr. & Mrs. Moore J. Gates, Jr. Judit & Kurt Stenn Cecilia Mathews CORPORATIONS Ann & Craig Muhlhauser George H. & Estelle M. Sands Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Stockton Pamela & Bradford Mills Arts Council of Princeton Yvette Lanneaux & Michael Nissan Foundation Mr. & Mrs. D. Hunt Stockwell Lucy Anne S. Newman Bank of America Eileen & Robert O’Neil Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gorrie Rev. Dr. & Mrs. William F. Storrar Barbara & J. Richard Pierce Barry L. Goldblatt Charitable Lead Barbara & J. Richard Pierce Anne Gossen Dede Shannon & William Sweeney Dorothy & Charles Plohn Annuity Trust U/A Ltd. 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MORVEN IN MAY: A GARDEN CELEBRATION 2018 marked the twelh year of Morven in May, and the seventh year of its transformation into a celebration of art, cra, and garden. As always, the 2019 event will highlight the ever popular Plant Sale featuring heirloom and specialty plants. In addi - tion, visitors will see another evolution of one of Morven’s signature experiences. “The new Morven in May will have a strong garden inuence. We’re going back to our roots,” explains Jill Barry. A committee of trustees, including Bob O’Neil, Liza Morehouse, Richard Pierce, Ronnie Bregenzer, Holly Connor, Alex Powers, and Marcia Zweig, is working from a new and creative template. “The garden will be central to the celebration,” adds Barry. Mark your calendars for May 3-5. k c u t t a h S i d n y C

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THE STOCKTON EDUCATION MORVEN @>?F-@>?G CENTER IS OPEN! CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER ?C Morven in May 2018 began with slicing Masters of Illusion: The Legacy of of the ribbon that crossed the front John F. Peto opens to the public door of the Stockton Education Center. NOVEMBER @E Multifunctional by design, the newly Holiday Wreath Workshops, 10:30 a.m. to noon; 6:30 to 8 p.m. constructed space is ushering Morven NOVEMBER @G into a vibrant new age. In the past few Festival of Trees Holiday Party, 5:30 to 8 p.m. months the SEC has accommodated DECEMBER ? summer day camps, weddings, Gingerbread House Events, workshops, and lectures, including a 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions DECEMBER B

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P will bring speakers to the SEC to Trees Viewing, 5 p.m.; Storytime, 5:45 p.m. At the opening celebration are (l to r) Board President share their stories of how people lived Bob Wilson, Ronica Bregenzer, Honorary Trustee JANUARY D Betty Wold Johnson, and Liza Morehouse. Morven during and prior to the “Golden Age Festival of Trees closes members enjoyed the reception at the SEC in May. of American Gardens.” JANUARY @B Lecture by Harry Bower, Curator of the “Calling this a game changer is an understatement,” commented director Jill Barry. John F. Peto Museum, 6:30 p.m. “It allows us full use of the museum, a National Historic Landmark, while greatly FEBRUARY @? increasing our programming opportunities. We look forward to a whole new level Grand Homes & Gardens series kicks off with Hillwood Museum, 6:30 p.m. of interaction with art and history lovers from New Jersey and beyond.” FEBRUARY @A Trompe L’oeil Artist Workshop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FEBRUARY @D GARDENS GET A MAKEOVER Grand Homes & Gardens series, Chanticleer, 6:30 p.m. Morven’s gardens have a new lushness! MARCH C Visitors appreciate the refreshed plantings throughout the property and in Grand Homes & Gardens series, particular, the newly expanded Colonial Revival Garden is getting rave reviews. Morven Museum & Garden, 6:30 p.m. The core of Helen Hamilton Shields Stockton’s restored garden remains the same, MARCH ?@ Grand Homes & Gardens series, but the plantings have been enriched with early 20th century colorful favorites. Hamptons Homes of the Gilded Age, 6:30 p.m. “Wider beds allow for more textural interest MARCH ?D Trompe L’oeil Artist Workshop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and color over a longer period,” explains Peter APRIL ?A Ham, who is the lead designer of the garden Gary Erbe talk and gallery walk, 2 to 5 p.m. transformation. “We want visitors to have a great MAY A-C garden experience throughout the seasons.” Morven in May JUNE E Look for more historic garden interpretation From the Cradle to the Major Leagues: New Jersey in 2019, as two garden beds are planted Base Ball 1855-1915 opens to the public with owering plants from the Colonial JULY B and Victorian eras. Jubilee