In celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Princeton, the historical society and public library are set to present a program about the battle from a child’s viewpoint.
Mary Stumpf at the Battle of Princeton is scheduled for 4 p.m. Jan. 3.
The Battle of Princeton took place on the frigid morning of Jan. 3, 1777. The danger and excitement of that day are seen through the eyes of the 12-year-old heroine of the new novel, Mary Stumpf at the Battle of Princeton.
Author Laura Crockett will describe the events that took place 237 years ago on the Thomas Clarke farm and how the novel evolved from a character in her play, Ghosts of Princeton Battlefield. There will be a book signing after the presentation.
“I created Mary because I wanted a voice for this piece of history. Specifically, I wanted a character who could speak to children and young people about the American Revolution,” Crocket said in a statement. “I also wanted these future generations to be aware of preservation issues, for it is our children and grandchildren who will inherit all that we choose to preserve. “
This free program is recommended for children eight-years-old and up, and will take place in the third floor Story Room of the Princeton Public Library.
In addition, the historical society is set to lead a tour of Stony Book for teenagers and adults 1 p.m. Jan. 4. Following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Battlefield, this 90-minute tour includes stops at the Stony Brook Meeting House and cemetery.
The tour starts at Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton. It is free, with museum admission ($4).
More information is online at princetonhistory.org or princetonlibrary.org.
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, Mary Stumpf at the Battle of Princeton is rescheduled for 4 p.m. Jan. 31 at the library.
