The Princeton community will celebrate the birthday of famed former resident Albert Einstein on Saturday, March 14, with a series of Pi Day events hosted by the Historical Society of Princeton.
Einstein, who was born March 14, 1879, lived in Princeton for more than two decades.
The Historical Society, which houses one of the world’s largest collections of Einstein’s personal belongings, will offer two public programs marking what would have been his 147th birthday.
The day will begin at 11 a.m. with a talk by author and journalist Benyamin Cohen at the Princeton Public Library.
Cohen will discuss Einstein’s enduring popularity and share anecdotes from his book, The Einstein Effect: How the World’s Favorite Genius Got into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds.
Cohen manages the official social media accounts dedicated to Einstein’s legacy. The program is free, though registration is requested. The event is supported by The Graduate Princeton.
From 1 to 4 p.m., the celebration will continue at the Historical Society’s museum at Updike Farmstead. Visitors will have the opportunity to view Einstein’s furniture and other personal items, including special collections not typically on public display.
A costumed Einstein will be on hand to answer questions and pose for photos. Additional hands-on activities will be offered by the Princeton Einstein Museum of Science, including magnetism games, a mini black hole exhibit, and free compasses or Pi Day tattoos for children 12 and under.
Admission to the museum program is $5, with free entry for children ages 6 and under.
Visitors who purchase tickets online before March 14 will receive a First Day of Issue stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s birth, limited to one per family. Tickets and additional information are available at www.princetonhistory.org.
