By: centraljersey.com
The Princeton Battlefield Society and the Crossroads of the American Revolution Association are sponsoring a state-wide symposium: "New Revelations on the Battle of Princeton," Saturday, Feb. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Friend Center-101, Princeton University, corner of William Street and Olden Street.
The symposium will unveil a study of the Battle of Princeton based upon the original accounts of soldiers who participated in the battle. These accounts include 148 accounts from continental solders, plus 25 crown accounts including a court martial. This ground-breaking study features some 34 new digital maps of the battlefield with new revelations on the location of the long lost Saw Mill Road, and the movement and locations of Mercer’s and Mifflin’s Brigades and a newly identified German regiment.
The study was prepared by consultants Milner Associates and historian Robert Selig.
The study is the most detailed and advanced study of its nature on the Battle of Princeton.
The symposium will feature a presentation by the consulting team – Wade Catts, Milner Associates, and Dr. Selig, followed by panel featuring American Revolution experts to discuss the battle and the study:
Dr. Larry Babits, Southern Campaign historian, East Carolina University; Dr. Charles Neimeyer, Marine Corps historian, Marine Corps base, Quantico; William Tatum, David Library scholar-in-residence; Glenn Williams, Army historian, Princeton Battlefield Society trustee – moderator.
The symposium, which is free, is limited to 250 attendees. Pre-register by sending an e-mail with your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address to [email protected].
YMCA awarded $15,000 grant
The Princeton Family YMCA has received a grant of $15,000 from Sam’s Club to enhance programs designed to help teens prepare for and achieve higher education.
The award is part of a $1 million gift to YMCA of the USA for placing first in the education category of the Sam’s Club "Giving Made Simple" online campaign, conducted earlier this year.
At the Princeton Family YMCA, the funding will be used to the Y Scholars program, a group mentoring program for middle and high school students working with young people through the Y’s service area.
"We are grateful that the Princeton Family YMCA was selected to receive funding from the Giving Made Simple campaign and we want to thank Sam’s Club and all of its members and associates who voted for the Y," said Kate Bech, CEO. "This gift will help to support our ongoing efforts to bring the vital work we do with youth and teens to the forefront of our community."
Taiwanese Association sets banquet
The Taiwanese American Association, New Jersey chapter, will hold its annual banquet on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mercer Oaks Catering, 725 Village Road West, Princeton Junction.
The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. For more information, contact Alexander Lee, 973/364-1688 or [email protected].
Community dinner at Trinity Church
Trinity Church in Princeton is holding a dinner at One Table Cafe, a community restaurant at the church that breaks down social and cultural boundaries and offers a meal regardless of ability to pay.
The next event is this evening at 6:30 p.m. It is the second of a series of monthly gatherings that provides the opportunity to meet other neighbors in the Princeton community from all walks of life.
RSVP by calling 609-613-6950. Reservations are required.Children are welcome and dress is casual. Guests are encouraged to contributewhat they can afford.
This evening’s dinner is courtesy of Piccolo Trattoriaand the Witherspoon Bread Co.
Arts prosperity study in Princeton
The Arts Council of Princeton and the Princeton Area Arts and Culture Consortium, a committee of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau, announce their participation in the Americans for the Arts’ latest national economic impact study, Arts & Economic Prosperity IV. In May 2012 final research results will report the significant economic impact of arts and culture in Princeton.
If you attend an exhibition or performance in Princeton you might be asked to complete a simple, one-page questionnaire. The study requires that 800 surveys be collected over the course of a year from individuals attending free and fee-based arts and cultural events. The information will be kept strictly confidential, and will be used for aggregate data analysis only.
The Arts Council initiated participation in this study at a time when Princeton is undergoing a remarkable period of growth and change. Princeton University provided the funds to allow Princeton to be the focus community of this study. A steering committee has formed that includes representatives from the Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton University, Princeton Borough as well as the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau, which oversees the Princeton Area Arts & Culture Consortium. Approximately 20 Arts and Culture organizations that are physically located, or regularly perform within the geographical boundaries determined by Princeton’s three zip codes, will be invited to participate.
This study is being conducted by Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. This is the first time Princeton has participated in a national arts economic impact study.
For more information, contact Jeniah "Kookie" Johnson at [email protected].

