Company Towns of New Jersey with Mumtahanah Williams-Ansari

Mahwah Museum 200 Franklin Tpke, Mahwah, NJ, United States

NJCH grantee the Mahwah Museum will host a presentation by Mumtahanah Ansari about New Jersey's historic company towns on Sunday, April 6, 2025, 2:30-4:00 p.m. 

Food for Thought: Book Discussion – Eight Flavors, Endangered Eating

Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ, United States

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 features a discussion with Sarah Lohman about her works Eight Flavors and Endangered Eating.

Food for Thought: Endangered Eating – Heirloom Cider Apples

Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ, United States

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. In this event, author Sarah Lohman will discuss her book Endangered Eating, with a special focus on her heirloom cider apples chapter.

Cudjo Banquante Bus Tours

Greater Newark Conservancy 32 Prince Street, Newark, NJ, United States

Join NJCH grantee the Newark History Society on a fun-filled bus tour exploring the historic sites and stories of Cudjo Banquante. The free bus tours will be offered at three times as part of week of activities commemorating Banquante's life and legacy.

Food for Thought: Filipino Cooking

Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ, United States

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 features a special cooking demonstration and cultural talk with Chef Maricel Gentile in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

A Novel in 500 Words: Explore the Challenging and Wonderful World of Writing for Children with Jenna Beatrice

Mahwah Museum 200 Franklin Tpke, Mahwah, NJ, United States

NJCH grantee the Mahwah Museum will host "A Novel in 500 Words: Explore the Challenging and Wonderful World of Writing for Children with Jenna Beatrice." Beatrice will discuss her road to becoming an author of children’s books, the nature of writing for children, and how to get books published in today’s environment.