Vanessa Krempa

How many times have you walked down Nassau Street and passed right by the white building with a sign on the front advertising the Historical Society of Princeton, wondering what was inside but decided to skip the visit? Well, I went inside the Bainbridge House and discovered, to my delight, a wonderful exhibit on the history of Princeton. There were many photos and much commentary on the creation of the Boro and local history.

The museum and gift shop is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm-4pm. There is no admission fee. The library is open to the public Tuesdays and Saturdays, 1pm-4pm.

I encourage you to take advantage of the many free services that Historical Society of Princeton offers.

On May 30th at 3pm there is a free museum tour led by a curator. No reservations required, so come on out and learn a little more about Princeton!

Here is a link to their website for additional information on the society and the exhibits, tours and programs they offer.

http://www.princetonhistory.org

If you enjoy stepping back in time by visiting older homes, please consider visiting the Junior League of Greater Princeton (JLGP) Designer Showhouse & Gardens XV. The home, commissioned in 1933, has been completely redecorated by some of the area's top designers and the gardens have been revitalized.

This is a fundraiser to support JLGP programs, which benefit women and children in need. The main community impact project is ROCKETS, Raising Our Children's Knowledge Through Science, which is literacy program aimed at improving the math and science skills of at-risk, pre-school children.

So, come out to see a beautiful home and support a great cause!

The home is open for tours through May 25th.

Location

The Ridge House

226 Drakes Corner Road, Princeton

Hours

Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 10AM to 4PM

Friday, 10AM to 8PM

Sunday, 12PM to 5PM

Tickets

$25 at the door.

Palmer Square Management LLC has announced that they will be leasing four units at a discounted rate established by New Jersey Low and Moderate Income Housing Program. Typically, a one-bedroom apartment in Palmer Square can be leased for $1,700-$2,000/month, depending on the lease term and situations.

For those who qualify and receive one of these allocated apartments, the monthly rent is anticipated to be approximately $885/month. Two of the three one-bedroom apartments have been leased, the third one-bedroom apartment is being reviewed by a potential tenant. The remaining unit, a studio, is still available for rent at $834/month.