The Shirley A. Satterfield Legacy and Heritage Gala
Honoree: Shirley A. Satterfield
Co-Chairs: Carol Golden and Lance Liverman
Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Randal Pinkett
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
When: 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square East, Princeton NJ 08542
Join us for a special evening celebrating Shirley Satterfield and the enduring legacy of the Witherspoon-Jackson community. This fundraiser will support the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society's future museum and endowment, ensuring that Princeton's African American history, culture, and stories are preserved, interpreted, and shared for generations to come.
Why 2026?
- April 11, 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood’s designation as Princeton’s 20th Historic District.
- 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society (WJHCS).
- November 13, 2026 marks the 5th anniversary of the unveiling of the Heritage Tour plaques.
- These milestones provide a natural opportunity to celebrate the organization’s accomplishments and the individuals who made them possible.
Why Shirley Satterfield?
- Founder and president whose leadership inspired the growth and development of WJHCS.
- Played a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission of preservation, education, and community engagement.
- As a leader and advocate, Shirley Satterfield spearheaded the successful campaign to designate the Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood as Princeton’s twentieth historic district.
- Acknowledge her lasting contributions and service to the organization and community.
Why WJHCS?
The Society is preparing for its next chapter: the creation of an online and physical museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Witherspoon-Jackson community. This initiative will help ensure that the legacy Shirley has worked so diligently to protect remains accessible to generations to come.
Presenting Sponsors
Lance and LaTonya Liverman
Carol Golden
Patti and Kevin McCarthy
Studio Hillier LLC
Heritage Sponsors
Linda Oppenheim & Bob Karp
CollinsKim LLP
Satterfield Shout-Outs
Susie Wilson
Mark Freda
Beth Behrend and Robert Eaton
Elizabeth Lempert
Michael Floyd
Preservation Sponsors
Gregory and Kamarie Smith
Lisa and Jim Levine
Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty
Herring Properties
Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design
Dawn T. Collins & Tracy Collins Matthews
Lex Kochmann
Princeton Design Guild
No Guess Work LLC (Rameck Hunt, MD)
Legacy Supporters
Arts Council of Princeton
Princeton Community Housing
The Bank of Princeton
Princeton Nursery School
YWCA Princeton
Morven Museum & Garden
Legacy Supporters (cont.)
Iona Harding
Joan Girgus
Julie and Tony Capozzoli
Margaret Griffin
Emily Reeves
Helena May
Leighton Newlin and Tesha Jemmott
Kemilola Jahnke
Joan Bartl and Walt McRee
Jess and Ted Deutsch
Jim Floyd
Michele Tuck-Ponder and Rhinold Ponder
Tamara Franklin
Steven and Kathleen Spinner
Emily Croll and Clifford Zink
Kiyana Richardson
Richard and Catherine Hall
Karen Delk
Louise Wilson
Frank and Penny Bolden