Morven’s Meet the Curators tour on Thursday, August 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. is an opportunity to get special insight on America’s 250th anniversary. The museum’s Deputy Director and Curator Elizabeth Allan and Curator and Registrar Jesse Gordon Simons will lead a behind-the-scenes tour of the exhibition “Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey.”

Featuring over 100 historic artifacts — including manuscripts, paintings, furniture, and personal objects on loan from collections across the country — “Five Independent Souls” examines the lives, ideals, and contradictions of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence for New Jersey.

The curators will share stories about the exhibition’s development and insight into content beyond the gallery walls. The tour is limited to 20 people. Pre-registration is required.

Morven Museum & Garden is at 55 Stockton Street. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 student, and $10 Morven member. Register at morven.org.