This educational field multi cache is part of the Princeton Battlefield puzzle caches. Its recommended to complete this field multi first, as the cache final is located a short drive in Institute Woods property.
As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution we are refreshing some of the American Revolution Geo Trail location geocaches with new listings to join in the historic REV250 celebration.
This replaces the original Morven Governor's Mansion cache GC8AKRZ, take a stroll along the beautiful gardens.
The New Jersey American Revolution Geo Trail geocaches are located at historic sites across New Jersey. Start your journey or revisit these historic locations to learn about the endurance, perseverance and bravery that these American patriots played throughout the War for Independence.
New Jersey was at the crossroads of the American Revolution, positioned between the Nation's capital in Philadelphia and the British stronghold in New York City, no place in New Jersey was spared the ravages of war.
This "Multi Field Picture puzzle" cache is placed with approval of the Board of the Historic Morven Mansion. Please be respectful of this location, if there is any wedding or function going on the grounds do not enter. The Coordinates will take you to Morven Mansion where you will walk the gardens to look for the plaques posted below which will have there answers to the puzzle questions.
A National Historic Landmark, Morven is situated on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. The home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion, Morven showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Garden State through regular exhibitions, educational programs and special events.
The mission of Historic Morven, Inc. is to preserve the National Historic Landmark known as Morven by operating it as a museum and public garden that educates diverse audiences and showcases its rich history and the cultural heritage of New Jersey.
”signer of the Declaration of Independence and former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion"
”Example of Plaques"
PICTURE PLAQUES FOR ARE LOOKING FOR:
”A"
”B"
”C"
”D"
”E"
PUZZLE:
Kid Friendly Field Puzzle
To solve the coordinates, locate the history plaques at Morven's Mansion Gardens to find the information to the final cache which is within 2 miles away. Move your car and park at Princeton Battlefield State Park and walk into Institute Wood park.
N40 19. AB W074 40.CDE
The plaques
A = "The Revival Gardens" What year Richard and Helen Stockton Married?
1894 = (7) 1890 = (5) 1898 = (6)
B = "The Ice House" Helen Stockton referred to the Ice House as what type of building?
Garden Shed = (10) Potting Barn = (20) Slave Quarters = (11)
C = "Annis Grotto" Completed around what year?
1747 = (4) 1768 = (0) 1770 =(0)
D = "West Wing", Tax Records of enslaved men? "one to ( how many)men"? 10 = (1) 6 = (2) 8= (7)
E = Locate the Garden Door, to the left on the brick wall is a plaque. The first word on the plaque?
Memory = (1) Garden = (2) Happy =(4)
The New Jersey American Revolution Geo-Trail is a heritage journey to adventure and discovery. This geocache is one of The American Revolution Geo~Trail geocaches placed throughout New Jersey. Visit many historic locations that have a connection to important New Jersey's American Revolutionary War history. Information at njpatriots.org
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