NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library's "Food for Thought," a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. This event focuses on 19th century cooking techniques using food-related artifacts from the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (also an NJCH grantee).
NJCH's Community of Practice for Books & Reading will meet virtually on June 8, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. In honor of Juneteenth, for this month's gathering, we will discuss how reading and literacy are important parts of civic engagement, understanding of multiple perspectives, and identity formation (both for groups and for individuals).
NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library's "Food for Thought," a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. This event explores the flavors, dishes, and cooks that got America to its 250th year: from the Indigenous ingredients that shape regional American cuisine, to the influence of the African kitchen, to the fast food revolution.
NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library's "Food for Thought," a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. This event explores spring-inspired dishes presented by Nick Mietkowski, owner of Sunnyside Kitchen.
NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library's "Food for Thought," a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. This book discussion centers on My First Popsicle: An Anthology of Food and Feelings, edited by Zosia Mamet.
Middletown Township Public Library will host its second annual Community History Fair to learn about local historical organizations and discuss its own "Engaging with Middletown History" project.
As part of Burlington County's semiquincentennial celebration on June 14, the Burlington County Library System will use the Interview Kit it developed in NJCH's Community History Program to collect the reflections of residents at this historic time.
Join NJCH grantee the Mahwah Museum for an afternoon with Tom Dunn discussing one of the most popular Mahwah families, the Havemeyers of Mountain Side Farm.
Independent historian Mary Panzer will give a virtual presentation, "How Romana Javitz and Arturo Schomburg Shaped Representations of Race in New York Public Library Collections" on June 18.
NJCH's Community of Practice (COP) for Community College Humanities Professionals will hold a group visit to Princeton Art Museum on June 24, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Come hear special guests share their stories of the Highland Park Fire Department at this Community History Open Mic event presented by the Highland Park Historical Commission.
NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library's "Food for Thought," a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. This event explores the history of chocolate from its Mesoamerican roots, the process of how it's made, and the distinctions between varieties.
