GENERAL - Princeton University, founded as the College of New Jersey in 1746 is a small but very prestigious university. It has only about 5,000 undergraduates but has a history of strong alumni financial support and has a developed a beautiful campus with a wonderful ambience. We will see much of the traditional buildings and newer ones such as Frank Gehry’s Lewis Science Library.
We will visit the Art Museum where there is a current exhibition – “Pastures Green and Dark Satanic Mills : the British Passion for Landscape”. This unusual presentation shows some of the development of England and Wales from a pastoral island to an industrial one.
TIMING We will start from Library Plaza just after 10:00 when the rail travelers join us. We will have lunch in your choice of local restaurant/deli at around midday (or bring your own – outdoor seats available in Library Plaza).We will finish around 3:30 – trains leave approx every half hour
LED BY John Gillam – member and retired Princeton University faculty
LOCATION We will meet at Princeton Public Library Plaza on Witherspoon Street in central Princeton.
TRANSPORT There is a car park (not free) beside the Library – Spring Street Garage
NJ Transit 08:13 from NY Penn Station, arrives at Princeton Junction at 09:26 and the “dinky” train leaves from Princeton Junction at 09:37 arriving at Princeton at 09:42.
Registered attendees will receive road and rail directions by email after registration.
PHYSICAL There will be moderate walking (mostly fairly level) during morning and afternoon. No special clothing required.
COSTS No fee for RCSIA members, $5 for non members, space permitting (priority will of course be given to members). Lunch – bring your own or local restaurant/deli. NYC/Princeton round trip $35.50 or senior $16.40 Car Park cost approx $1.25/hour
