The Historical Society of Princeton and the Drumthwacket Foundation are delighted to present their fourth annual co-sponsored lecture. This year’s speaker will be Ulysses Grant Dietz, Senior Curator of Decorative Arts at the Newark Museum. The great-great grandson of President Ulysses Grant, Dr. Dietz will discuss his new book Dream House: The White House as an American Home (co-authored by Sam Watters), which examines changing White House styles from the 1800's through the Kennedy years.
The event, which will be held at Drumthwacket, begins with a light reception at 2:00 p.m., followed by the lecture at 2:30. Dr. Dietz will sign books at the conclusion of his talk.
Seating is limited to 130. Registration is required; please RSVP by calling 609-683-0057, x4.
This event is free for members of either Drumthwacket Foundation or HSP; the cost is $10.00 for the general public. For directions, please visit www.drumthwacket.org . Parking is available on site.