Happy Pi Day!

Celebrate one of Princeton's most famous residents with a full day of activities from Pi Day Princeton.

10–10:45 a.m. Curator’s Tour of Einstein Exhibit at the Historical Society of Princeton

A special exhibition featuring selected pieces of furniture from the Einstein Collection of the Historical Society of Princeton. Through these rarely seen objects, visitors will have the chance to glimpse the personal side of this world-famous scientist. Tour is free to the public. Space is limited to 20 people. Please call 609-921-6748, x102 to reserve a place.

 

11a.m. & 2 p.m.: Walking Tour of Einstein’s Neighborhood

You’ll see Albert Einstein’s homes (he lived in two places, not just 112 Mercer) while you hear all about his home life, his friendships with other genius (Robert Oppenheimer, Kurt Godel, and John von Nuemann – they lived in Princeton too) and Einstein’s remarkable humanitarian efforts as well! $3.14 per person – All proceeds benefit the Princeton Public Library

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Public Issue Day – Princeton University’s Friend Center Convocation Room (Room 113)

Students at Princeton are launching a website to make data more easily available to the public and they need your help! You will talk about public issues and contribute to a public database.

• Free pizza and pies for contributors
• More information and sign-up at publicissueindex.org/piday
• You will need to bring a laptop computer or tablet

7 p.m.: Movie Showing – Ball of Fire (1941) – Princeton Public Library, Community Room

A fun movie about a team of stuffy academics living in New Jersey, starring Barbara Stanwyck and Gary Cooper.