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Nassau Hall

1756, the largest stone building in the colonies when it was built, named for William of Orange. It was the whole college for decades, took cannon fire in the Battle of Princeton in 1777, and housed the Continental Congress from June to November 1783, which makes it a former capital of the United States.

Guide's tip. The Faculty Room inside is sometimes open. The tigers are always there.

On a walking tour. Stop 3 of 11 on the walking tour Princeton, Nassau Hall to the Chapel, every stop on a map in walking order.

about 15 min for a visit