The Princeton Disaster: The Blast that Shook the Nation

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. 

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This event is free to attend.

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• Guided Tour
• Talk