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.

Mahwah Museum Hosts “Les Paul’s 110th Birthday Celebration Tribute Concert”

Ramapo College 525 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ, United States

The Mahwah Museum, an NJCH grantee, is hosting Les Paul’s 110th Birthday Celebration Tribute Concert, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Ramapo College of New Jersey’s H-Wing Auditorium, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New Jersey.

Making Montclair Home: Story Sharing and Writing Workshop

Montclair Public Library 50 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ, United States

As part of the Montclair Public Library’s Community History Project, this workshop invites participants to tell their own families’ stories, focusing on the emotional and practical realities of settling in Montclair over the last several decades.