Saturday, November 7, 2026
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Updike Farmstead
354 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ
Attire: Americana Chic-Casual — Wear your favorite red, white, and blue!
Tickets: $250 per person
Join the Historical Society of Princeton for our signature fundraising event, Night Under the Stars, an evening of live music, food, and community as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
This year’s theme, Rockin’ the 250th, brings a fun Americana spirit to the Updike Farmstead with music by Pure Petty, a Tom Petty tribute band. Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, dinner, and dancing, with a heated tent and fire pits, creating a festive atmosphere beneath the autumn night sky.
Proceeds support the Historical Society of Princeton’s mission to preserve and share Princeton’s rich history through educational programs, exhibitions, and community engagement.
Event Highlights
- Live music by Pure Petty
- Signature cocktails and dinner
- Dancing
- Heated tent and cozy fire pits
- Historic Updike Farmstead setting
- Celebration of America’s 250th anniversary
Sponsorship Opportunities
Businesses and individuals are invited to support the Historical Society of Princeton’s signature fundraising event through a sponsorship of Night Under the Stars: Rockin’ the 250th.
- Hosted table for up to 10 guests with preferred placement
- VIP parking
- Table signage (name or logo)
- Website listing (name or logo with link)
- Sponsors confirmed by September 15 will be recognized on the event invitation
- Recognition in event communications and social media
- Dedicated social media post
- Prominent recognition on event signage
- Verbal recognition at the event
- Private curator-led tour for up to 10 guests
- Framed historic image from the HSP collection
- Commemorative throw blanket for each guest
- Hosted table for up to 8 guests with reserved placement
- VIP parking
- Table signage (name or logo)
- Website listing (name or logo with link)
- Sponsors confirmed by September 15 will be recognized on the event invitation
- Recognition in event communications and social media
- Recognition on event signage
- Two (2) event tickets
- Website listing (name or logo with link)
- Sponsors confirmed by September 15 will be recognized on the event invitation
- Recognition in event communications
- Name listing on event signage
- Inclusion in a group thank-you social media post
