According to Adam Perle, vice president of the Princeton
the land and built their home here.
Regional Chamber of Commerce and Princeton Regional
Considered the grandest of Princeton’s
Convention and Visitors Bureau, the region’s abundance of
country estates,the mansion was inhabited
by several famous owners who, over time,
meeting space and its location between two major
expanded and renovated it.
metropolitan markets make it a natural location for
History buffs will want to visit the Old effective meetings and conferences.
Barracks Museum, which dates back to
1758-1759. With a collection of firearms
from the Battles of Trenton and Princeton,
as well as Colonial and Federal furniture,
silver and china,the museum offers guided
tours showcasing civilian and military life
during the Revolutionary War.
Princeton Battlefield State Park sprawls
over 85 acres and is the site of
Washington’s 1777 victory over the British.
Princeton University is a hub of history
with interesting sites,such as the University
Chapel, the FitzRandolph Gateway, Nassau
Hall and Princeton University Art Museum.
Attendees will enjoy a visit to the
Princeton Theological Seminary, which
was founded in 1811 and is the oldest,
most influential and popular Presbyterian
theological school in the country.
Washington Crossing State Park covers
2,000 acres and is a gold mine for historic
activities. With 15 miles of trails, camping,
an outdoor nature interpretive center and
historic buildings, the grounds are excep-
tional for groups.
“The Greater Princeton area is filled with
abundant amenities, including world-class
hotels and conference centers, museums,
historic sites, music festivals and first-rate
sports arenas,”noted Adam Perle,vice pres-
ident of the Princeton Regional Chamber
of Commerce and Princeton Regional
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
“Everything is located within a few hours
of New York and Philadelphia.”
Perle said historical sites have been used
in conjunction with modern accommoda-
tions, meeting facilities,entertainment and
dining venues. The key is to capitalize on
both Princeton’s historical notoriety and
its modern day beauty and prestige.
Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy is a freelance writer
with extensive hospitality experience, having
worked for both the Atlantic City Convention
and Visitors Authority and Harrah’s Atlantic City
Casino Resort.
lmullanaphy@gmail.com
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