Witherspoon’s Legacy in Princeton: A Panel Discussion
- Thu, Oct 15
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States · Directions
Declaration of Independence signer John Witherspoon’s presence looms large not only in Princeton’s past, but very much in its present. Conversations about Witherspoon’s legacy as a signer, an enslaver, a University president, and religious figure have shaped the landscape of the community for decades. Join the Historical Society of Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden for a free panel discussion exploring Witherspoon’s complex impact.
Panelists will discuss the historical context, slavery, and movements to challenge naming and memorials connected to Witherspoon in Princeton. The conversation will be followed by audience Q&A. We are pleased to be joined by:
Dr. Gordon S. Mikoski, Associate Professor of Christian Education, Princeton Theological Seminary
Dr. Peter Wirzbicki, Associate Professor of History, Princeton University
Principal Jason Burr, Princeton Middle School
Registration is requested. Click here to register.
The program is a part of the Historical Society of Princeton’s America250 programming, in conjunction with Morven Museum & Garden's exhibition, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey.
Sponsored by Princeton Federal Credit Union.
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