Historical Society of Princeton Appoints New Executive Director

PRINCETON, NJ — Sarah Taggart has been named the new Executive Director of the Historical Society of Princeton (HSP). Taggart joined HSP this summer and will be taking over from Isabel (Izzy) Kasdin.

“We are very excited and fortunate to welcome Sarah to the HSP family as we continue the work and community partnership built by our outstanding longtime Executive Director, Izzy Kasdin," Paul Pessutti, President of the Society’s Board of Trustees, said in a statement.

"The pandemic, while challenging for all non-profits, gave us the opportunity to reimagine and create new and additive virtual programming to complement the rich physical experiences we have always provided at HSP, something Taggart will continue to expand.”

Taggart comes to HSP from the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, where she served in various positions including Curator and Executive Director, over the past 12 years.

She has worked at various museums and cultural organizations across the Philadelphia region.

Taggart will oversee all of HSP’s operations and will guide the organization through its future chapters of growth.

“Princeton has such powerful, relevant history and an incredible sense of community. As a social historian, I value the diversity of these stories and am excited to be a part of the town’s historical stewardship. The community has placed a lot of trust in HSP and I am excited to build on our partnerships and engagement,” Taggart said.

Her first public event will be HSP’s annual "A Night Under the Stars" benefit on Sept. 24. The evening will be a celebration of local food, drink, and talent at Updike Farmstead

Tickets are available at www.princetonhistory.org.

The Historical Society of Princeton was founded in 1938. It preserves and shares Princeton’s diverse, important, and fascinating stories with wide audiences.