Under the guidance of Mrs. Josephine Swann, Princeton Chapter NSDAR was officially organized January 28, 1893. Currently, it is the second oldest chapter in New Jersey. Mrs. Swann and organizing members were instrumental in early efforts to preserve and restore the residence at Rockingham. Chapter members today continue to serve as volunteers and trustees for this historic site.

The Princeton Chapter NSDAR name honors one of the most historic and well-known towns in New Jersey. First established as Stony Brook, the town was renamed Princeton (after the Prince of Orange) in 1724. The College of New Jersey, today Princeton University, was founded in Elizabeth in 1747 and located permanently at Princeton in 1756.

The Battle of Princeton, January 1777,  was fought within two weeks of George Washington's dramatic winter crossing of the Delaware River at McKonkey's Ferry and the American surprise attack and defeat of British and Hessian troops at Trenton . While awaiting ratification of the Peace Treaty with England, Congress convened in  Princeton during 1783. General and Mrs. Washington resided at nearby Rockingham at this time.

Among distinguished citizens who have made Princeton their home were signers of the Declaration of Independence,  John Witherspoon and Richard A. Stockton.  Stockton's restored Morven residence has served as the New Jersey Governor's mansion and is open today as a museum. Eminent scientist Albert Einstein lived and taught in Princeton. President Grover Cleveland and NSDAR charter member Mrs. Roger A. Pryor are buried in Princeton Cemetery.

The first decade of the 20th century saw Chapter interest in Native American culture and heritage with concerted fundraising efforts for the bronze statue of Pocahontas, erected at Jamestown, Virginia.

History and Conservation have merged in 1932 and 1984 with Chapter markings of catalpa trees planted by Richard Stockton. Gavels from fallen branches of these trees were presented to 40 State Regents. Preservation of genealogical records and rare books, and scholarship donations to DAR schools testify to Princeton Chapter commitment to education.

Patriotism has been marked by more than 7,700 hours of service to the Princeton Red Cross during World War II, and continued involvement in observation of Constitution Week and Independence Day pilgrimages to the gravesites of John Witherspoon and Richard Stockton.

History, Education, Patriotism: the name "Princeton" reflects deep roots in these cornerstone objectives of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. We have a heritage of which to be proud, and a challenging future to fulfill.