The New Weis Center is connecting environmental history with community resilience, using the diverse stories of people who protected Ringwood’s nature to inspire today’s youth to take hope and action in the future.

With a strong focus on Springwood Avenue, once the thriving cultural and economic heart of Asbury Park’s African American community, the group aims to integrate history into neighborhood revitalization and cultural tourism.

Four Oranges is expanding its work to document the arts and architecture of Essex County to encompass not only journalism but also public history methods. It is looking to Community History for training its team in oral history and other documentary methods, as well as to receive a grounding in ethical leadership as it records the stories of modern-day caretakers of Essex County’s historic sites.

Celebrating 50 years of preservation, the Delaware River Mill Society at Prallsville Mills is uncovering the stories of the people who shaped the mills over three centuries, seeking new ways to engage and educate today’s community.

The Friends of the Howe House aim to use the methods and processes learned through Community History to transition its efforts around preserving the first home owned by an African American in Montclair from commemorative events to sustained, research-driven interpretation.

Irvington’s Say More Poetic Society aims to leverage spoken word and oral history to record the lived experiences of residents and activists, strengthening community ties through shared memory and creative expression.

Vivekananda Vidyapith aims to archive a vast trove of materials documenting its 50 years of cultural contributions in Wayne, as well as recording the oral and video histories of its community to preserve the spiritual and cultural legacy of the Indian diaspora for future generations.

Building upon their prior efforts to document and digitize 268 years of burial records from Princeton Cemetery, Nassau Presbyterian Church now aims to go beyond records to find engaging ways share the diverse, often-untold stories of those interred there, from revolutionary leaders to anonymous residents whose lives reflect the broader American experience.

With a thirst for history and a legacy that is often hard to access, Ringwood Public Library seeks to harness community fascination to uncover hidden stories and create interactive experiences that bring the past to life.

Raritan Learning Cooperative’s project will support young adults in their community, both emotionally and professionally.