Event
The Princeton Disaster: The Blast that Shook the Nation
Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
45 minutes
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Talk
Description
In this anniversary year, revisit a dramatic chapter in U.S. history, the Princeton Disaster of 1844. Hear the gripping story of the explosion that killed top officials and threw the country into turmoil, that happened on a ship sailing along the Potomac River just off Fort Washington. Explore the accident through the perspectives of the people involved and trace the long impact it had on American politics.