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Name: Men W/O Shoes
Start: 2026-02-19T22:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-19T23:59+00:00
Location: Morven Museum and Garden

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Men W/O Shoes

History is not complete until every story is told

Date: 02/19/2026 5:00 PM - 6:59 PM 02/19/2026 5:00 PM 02/19/2026 6:59 PM
Location: Morven Museum and Garden
55 Stockton Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Introduction: At least fourteen Black men fought alongside General George Washington to secure a crucial victory in the Battle of Princeton. Students from Foundation Academies in Trenton have been engaged in research to uncover the identities of these men and to share their stories.

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The Men W/O Shoes project, which grew from a collaboration with the Princeton Battlefield Society, culminates this month at Morven with a striking multi-media installation of student-created works that reflect the resilience, sacrifice, and legacy of Black soldiers in war.

Open to the public in Morven’s Stockton Education Center:

Opening Reception - Thursday, February 19, 5-7 pm

Saturday, February 21, 10 am-4 pm

Museum admission is not required, though visitors are encouraged to RSVP for the Opening Reception.

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