Art@Bainbridge, Princeton University Art Museum — Attraction in Princeton

BAINBRIDGE HOUSE The origins of Bainbridge House date to 1766, when Job Stockton (1734- 1771), a wealthy tanner, built it along the primary thoroughfare of the young village. Almost all of the 1766 structure remains, including much of its original wall paneling and its fireplace mantles, doors, and staircase. Bainbridge House is thus one of a handful of structures which stand as silent witnesses to the pivotal 1777 Battle of Princeton, a turning point in the Revolutionary War, and to the moment in 1783 when the Congress of the Confederation met in Princeton, and when the town and Nassau Hall served as the capital of the nation. Absalom Bainbridge leased the house from the Stockton family and made it his primary home and medical office from 1774. While he only lived there briefly, Absalom's son William, later a hero of the War of 1812, gave the house its name. After Princeton University acquired the building in 1877, it became a boardinghouse for students. In the twentieth century, the house served as a vital center for the community, first as the Princeton Public Library for more than fifty years, and then, from 1967 until 2015, as home to the Historical Society...

March 17 - approx 1:30 pm had an anti-Asian sentiment encounter with the light haired girl. I came in to appreciate the Elizabeth Colombia exhibit but was met with extreme rudeness. Immediately when I came in, with my mask, the girl said I needed to verify that I was vaccinated. She did not say welcome or how are you. It was clear that she did not want me there. When I left, I said thank you and she could barely muster any words. I know it was not just a “bad day” for her because another woman came in and she said in the most warm tone of voice, “hello! How are you?”. I’m sick of white people in Princeton pretending like they’re progressive but casually display animosity towards Asian people. Princeton is my hometown. You think I can’t see right through your poor treatment? What...

The Bainbridge House dates back to 1766, making it 255 years old; a unique, historic site for the various art installments that are featured within its walls through Art@Bainbridge, Princeton University. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Be prepared to complete a form promising that all who enter are COVID-19 vaccinated. This can be done by scanning the QR code and entering one’s information via phone or by filling out a paper form supplied at the front desk. Masks are also required as of 9/4/21. Adama Delphine Fawundu’s work, Gathering Together, will be on display from September 4, 2021 to...