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SUMMARY:William Trent House Museum Presents “East Jersey Bound – Scottish Immigrants in the 1680s”
DESCRIPTION:The Trent House Association\, an NJCH grantee and program partner\, presents a talk by Derrick Johnston of the University of Glasgow in Scotland on Scottish immigrants who came to the American colony of East Jersey in the 1680s.  \nRegistration for this Zoom talk can be made at https://tinyurl.com/TalkDec7.  \nA free-will donation in support of this talk can be made at https://www.williamtrenthouse.org/donate.html. \nFind full information at https://www.williamtrenthouse.org/upcoming.html.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/william-trent-house-museum-presents-east-jersey-bound-scottish-immigrants-in-the-1680s/
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T143000
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SUMMARY:From Clay Tablet to Digital Tablet: The History of Jewish Books
DESCRIPTION:The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life\, an NJCH grantee\, presents “From Clay Tablet to Digital Tablet: The History of Jewish Books\,” a public talk by Joseph A. Skloot of Hebrew Union College\, NYC. \nWhat is a Jewish book? How has it evolved from antiquity to the present? \nJoin the Bildner Center as it explores how Jewish ideas have been transferred over the centuries–from oral traditions to handwritten manuscripts\, from printed books to computer code. \nRSVP required. Register online at BildnerCenter.Rutgers.edu. \nMonday December 8th | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nTrayes Hall | Douglass Student Center
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/from-clay-tablet-to-digital-tablet-the-history-of-jewish-books/
LOCATION:Trayes Hall\, Douglass Student Center\, Rutgers University-New Brunswick\, 100 George Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20251027T185304Z
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SUMMARY:Asbury Park African American Music Project Presents a Holiday Turf Jam
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays with NJCH grantee the Asbury Park African-American Music Project! \nFree event at the Asbury Park Library. Lights snacks provided.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/asbury-park-african-american-music-project-presents-a-holiday-turf-jam/
LOCATION:Asbury Park Public Library\, 500 1st Ave\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, 07712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Mango
DESCRIPTION: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 for children ages 4-11 and their families will explore the cultural significance\, culinary variety\, and sensory wonder of mangoes. \n— \nIn this joyful and interactive session\, families will explore the cultural significance\, culinary variety\, and sensory wonder of mangoes—India’s national fruit and one of the most beloved across the world. More than just a fruit\, the mango is a story\, a memory\, a science\, and a season. \nThis program will include sampling of dishes and flavors\, as well as the opportunity to make your own Mango Lassi using either organic dairy or plant based yogurt. Registration is required. Please register each child between ages 4 and 11 that will be participating. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required via the library website.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-mango/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
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SUMMARY:Ritual4Return Men’s Rite of Passage
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend and participate in the Men’s Rite of Passage for members of the Ritual4Return 2025 Fall Cohort. \nRitual4Return\, supported by multiple NJCH grants\, is a 14-week course through which returning citizens engage with and explore the many aspects of their own experiences getting into\, through\, and out of prison. \nReading from a wide variety of source materials and then trying to understand them through dialogue\, writing\, movement exercises\, and theatrical devising techniques\, participants explore — individually and collectively — themes like Home\, Sin\, Judgement\, Punishment\, Exile\, Bondage\, Trauma\, Grief\, Freedom\, Repair\, Forgiveness\, Justice\, and Homecoming. \nThe process culminates with a one-time-only public ritual marking and celebrating the end of incarceration and the beginning of an individual’s new identity within the community. This rite of passage is the centerpiece of a one-day gathering that aims to extend the conversation to family members\, loved ones\, and other community stakeholders who care about the impacts of incarceration. \nRitual Schedule \n\n12:30 pm Doors Open\n1:00pm Pre-ritual Audience Workshop\n3:00pm Ritual4Return\n5:00 Community Dinner\n\n\nTicket information will be available soon.  \nRitual4Return was awarded the 2024 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities. Read more about the program and award at https://njhumanities.org/katz-prize-2024/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/ritual4return-mens-rite-of-passage/
LOCATION:New Jersey Performing Arts Center\, 1 Center St\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Dosa & Dips: A Taste of India!
DESCRIPTION: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 for teens ages 12-18 will explore how delicious Dosas are made. \n— \nJoin us for a hands-on culinary experience where teens will learn how delicious Dosas are made — thin\, crispy savory pancakes from Southern India — along with a variety of flavorful chutneys/dips! From spicy tomato to cooling coconut and mint\, we’ll explore how taste\, texture\, and ingredients come together in this vibrant food tradition. \nThis session will also draw fun connections between dosas and global favorites like crepes and pancakes — and we’ll discover how this ancient fermented dish supports gut health\, making it a smart (and tasty!) choice for today’s fast-paced life. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required via the library website.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-dosa-dips-a-taste-of-india/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Westergard Library\, 20 Murray Avenue\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000
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SUMMARY:Mahwah Museum Presents "The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Early American Women and Their Kitchen Gardens"
DESCRIPTION:Mahwah Museum\, an NJCH grantee\, presents “The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Early American Women and Their Kitchen Gardens” on Sunday\, December 14\, 2025\, 2:00 p.m. \nPresented by Garden historian\, writer\, and 50-year veteran of working in public gardens Lesley Parness\, the event will examine the horticultural and culinary abilities of the 18th-century “huswife.” \nFull information and tickets can be found at https://mahwahmuseum.org/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-early-american-women-and-their-kitchen-gardens/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/mahwah-museum-rhonj/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 201 franklin Tpk\, Mahwah\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T130000
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SUMMARY:Camp Boardwalk: Atlantic City During World War II" opening reception
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend the opening reception of the newest exhibition at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University on Saturday\, January 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments and live music during this afternoon celebration. \nCurated by Dr. Patricia Chappine\, in collaboration with the Atlantic City Free Public Library\, Millville Army Air Field Museum\, Sara & Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center\, Atlantic County Historical Society\, and the National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey. \nAbout the exhibition:\nDuring WWII\, Atlantic City\, NJ became an essential part of the war effort\, earning it the nickname “Camp Boardwalk.” The Army converted major hotels into a military training and redistribution area and established the Thomas M. England General Hospital\, a recovery and rehabilitation center for injured soldiers.  \nThe community mobilized its resources for Civilian Defense\, calling on local men and women to be air raid wardens and airplane spotters. Women volunteered for the USO and the Red Cross\, joined the military and worked as nurses. African American men and women served in the military\, worked in the defense industry and volunteered on the home front. This exhibit showcases the wartime narrative of Atlantic City\, connecting the stories of the men and women who trained\, worked\, recovered and volunteered there.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/camp-boardwalk-atlantic-city-during-world-war-ii-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University\, 2200 Fairmount Avenue\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, 08401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260127T142601Z
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SUMMARY:Willingboro Futuro House Lecture & Exhibit Finale
DESCRIPTION:The Willingboro Public Library will host a concluding lecture to mark the finale of the exhibit on the township’s storied Futuro House on January 31\, 2026. \nThe Futuro House\, located in Mill Creek Park\, has long been an object of fascination among locals. A multi-year project spearheaded by the Willingboro Community Development Corporation has gathered information\, insights\, and recollections about the house with the help of NJCH funding. \nThe project’s findings and collections are on display at the library through January 31. A lecture by Eric Wolff of Chromium\, LLC will mark the finale of the exhibit. Wolff is an expert in “Space Age” design\, and his New Hope\, PA\, gallery and store specializes in refurbishing and selling furniture\, accessories\, and electronics in this iconic style primarily manufactured between 1965 to 1974. \nThe Willingboro Futuro House is a rare existing example of the Futuro\, a distinctive “UFO-style” manufactured home designed in the 1960s by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen. Intended to be small\, efficient\, and easily portable lodgings\, approximately 100 models were manufactured. Of those\, only a small number of intact models remain. The Willingboro Futuro is believed to be the only remaining example in New Jersey and in the greater Philadelphia area. \nSince being moved to the park in 1975\, the house has served different purposes but for a number of years has been in disrepair. The exhibit traces the history of the local building and the Futuro House concept. The project ultimately aims to find support for refurbishing this piece of local history. \nPlease RSVP via email to thewcdc@gmail.com
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/willingboro-futuro-house-lecture-exhibit-finale/
LOCATION:Willingboro Public Library\, 220 Willingboro Way\, Willingboro\, NJ\, 08046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History,Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Tasty Titles
DESCRIPTION:Piscataway Public Library presents Food for Thought: Tasty Titles. Enjoy a feast for the mind with books about food! Stop by this event for reading recommendations and conversation. Library staff will help you expand your literary palate and find a new favorite. Have a favorite foodie read? We’d love to hear about it! \nLight refreshments will be served.  \nThis event is part of our Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-tasty-titles/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260123T184412Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Winter Comfort Foods
DESCRIPTION:Nick Mietkowski\, owner of Sunnyside Kitchen LLC\, will be coming to teach you how to make some comforting winter recipes. On the menu: Shakshuka\, Baked Brie\, and Bread Pudding.  Small samples will be provided at the event so you can try the dishes we make together. \nPlease note: When you register for this program\, you are agreeing to take responsibility for eating any samples presented at the demo with respect to allergies. Best practices are used in food preparation and potential allergens will be identified in the dishes served. I agree and understand that food samples will be provided and any participation and tasting is voluntary and at my discretion. The library cannot guarantee there is no cross contamination. Potential allergens may include: dairy\, eggs\, wheat. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-winter-comfort-foods/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Westergard Library\, 20 Murray Avenue\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Sweet Treats from the Garden State
DESCRIPTION:This virtual program explores a variety of “sweet” culinary traditions from the 18th and 19th centuries and considers how the treats we enjoy have changed. It also discusses the process and ingredients of making these food items\, then and now. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-sweet-treats-from-the-garden-state/
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
LOCATION:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-sweet-treats-from-the-garden-state/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T213000
DTSTAMP:20251215T030152Z
CREATED:20251215T030152Z
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SUMMARY:Mahwah Museum Presents "Germany’s Shadow War: Spies\, Sabotage\, and the American Homefront"
DESCRIPTION:Join historian James Calaski at NJCH grantee Mahwah Museum on a lecture exploring Germany’s Shadow War: Spies\, Sabotage\, and the American Homefront. \nGet ready for a gripping dive into the shadows of WWI\, right here on American soil! Calaski uncovers the shocking truth about German espionage and sabotage in the US. Discover the clandestine battle waged by Imperial Germany’s spy network\, designed to cripple American industry and undermine neutrality. \nHe’ll expose the chilling details of the Black Tom Explosion\, a catastrophic blast that rocked New York Harbor\, and the Kingsland Explosion\, another act of calculated sabotage. This isn’t just history; it’s a pulse-pounding tale of undercover agents\, daring plots\, and the desperate fight to protect a nation on the precipice of war. Don’t miss this thrilling exploration of a forgotten front! \nAbout the speaker: James Calaski is a historian\, speaker\, researcher\, writer\, and genealogist. \nRegistration is now open. Tickets can be purchased below\, or click here. \nAny necessary information will be sent to the email you provide. \nNo physical ticket will be required or distributed. \nMuseum admission: Members: Free  – Non-Members: $5
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/mahwah-museum-presents-germanys-shadow-war-spies-sabotage-and-the-american-homefront/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 201 franklin Tpk\, Mahwah\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000
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SUMMARY:Food For Thought: "Your Story\, Our Story: Food Stories from the Tenement Museum"
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the Kennedy Library Meeting Room for a 60-minute interactive virtual visit to the Tenement Museum. The tour will be led by a live Tenement Museum Educator and attendees will view the presentation on our big screen! We will be exploring the food traditions and practices that 19th-century immigrants brought with them from their home countries. There will be time for the audience to share their own personal food stories at the end of the program. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-your-story-our-story-food-stories-from-the-tenement-museum/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260115T024702Z
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SUMMARY:NJSL Screening of “The Price of Silence” – The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People
DESCRIPTION:NJSL PRESENTS: A Black History Month Special Event\nThe Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People\nJoin the New Jersey State Library in celebrating Black History Month with a screening of the 3-part\, New York Emmy Award-nominated PBS documentary “The Price of Silence”\, a project funded in part by NJCH grants. Part one begins the series with the stunning fact that by the time New Jersey started the slow process of abolishing slavery in 1804\, the state had 12\,000 men\, women\, and children in bondage. The film reveals that New Jersey depended profoundly on enslaved people to drive agricultural and economic growth\, was sympathetic to the South\, and was the last of the Northeastern states to eliminate this heinous practice. \nPart two continues with New Jersey’s history of bondage and expounds on the fact that the African American community is still feeling the effects of slavery today due to disparities with the White community in median income\, criminal justice\, and healthcare. Part three examines the Black community’s Great Migration from the Jim Crow South to Newark\, New Jersey\, during the early years of the 20th Century and tells the story through the eyes of descendants of individuals who made the Great Migration North and found life here to be a far cry from what they had hoped for. \nBy telling these fascinating stories through the eyes of descendants of slavery and individuals who have lived through the Great Migration and the heartbreaking events depicted in the films\, our audience will most certainly be captivated and inspired to learn more. Upon conclusion of the screening\, we will hold a panel discussion with producer Ridgeley Hutchinson and documentary contributors Dr. Linda J. Caldwell Epps\, Beverly Mills\, Toni Hendrix\, Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter\, and Dr. Damali Campbell-Oparaji. \n\nThis in-person event will be held at the NJ State Museum Auditorium at: \n205 West State Street Trenton\, NJ 08608 \nThe event is FREE and will take place in-person at the New Jersey State Museum Auditorium. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. \nClick Here to Register! \n\nFor questions\, please contact Andrew Dauphinee of the NJ State Library adauphinee@njstatelib.org
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/the-price-of-silence-the-forgotten-story-of-new-jerseys-enslaved-people/
LOCATION:New Jersey State Museum Auditorium\, 205 West State Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
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SUMMARY:People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos Author Talk with Susan Choi
DESCRIPTION:National Book Award recipient Susan Choi joins NJCH grantee People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos to read from and discuss her latest novel Flashlight. The book has been hailed as a spellbinding\, heart-gripping investigation of family\, loss\, memory\, and the ways in which we are shaped by what we cannot see. \nProceeds from the event will benefit People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos to support its work opening doors to literature for new audiences. Light reception to follow. \nTicketing and sponsorship information is available at https://www.peopleandstories.org/susanchoi.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/psgc-susan-choi/
LOCATION:Mackay Lounge\, Princeton Theological Seminary
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T140629Z
CREATED:20260410T140629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T140629Z
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SUMMARY:Sankofa Collaborative Presents "Our History and Destiny: The Pursuit of Happiness\, 1776-2026"
DESCRIPTION:Past NJCH grantee The Sankofa Collaborative hosts a compelling program to address the American challenge of living up to the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the historical\, sociological and psychological roots of “othering.” \nThe event coincides with Grounds for Sculpture’s current exhibition\, “Salvador Jiménez-Flores: Raíces & Resistencias.” The plenary session will be a moderated discussion between distinguished artists Nell Irwin Painter and Victor Davson\, preceded by a poetry reading by Filipino American poet and essayist Patrick Rosal. Afternoon panels will focus on the American history of migration and immigration and on issues and responses related to current migration and immigration. \n\nContinental breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.\nWorkshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nLunch\, afternoon snack\, and all-day beverage service will be available.\n\nThanks to the generosity of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, the workshop is offered at the reduced registration fee of $25.00 per person. \nFull information and registration can be found at https://sankofacollaborative.org/upcoming-programs.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/sankofa-collaborative-presents-our-history-and-destiny-the-pursuit-of-happiness-1776-2026/
LOCATION:Grounds for Sculpture\, 80 Sculptors Way\, Hamilton Township\, NJ\, 08619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260123T190444Z
CREATED:20260123T185751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T190444Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: International Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome back Chef Sank of Eat Krave Love\, who will demonstrate internationally inspired dishes while bringing cultures together through her cooking. Chef Sank\, a cancer survivor\, will cook two dishes using natural\, healthy ingredients. Samples of fusion dishes will be provided. \nAbout Chef Sank\nWhen I was young I was told it is a woman’s place to be in the kitchen. Ironically\, at the time\, the majority of the top chefs in the world were all men. Though\, I had always wanted to pursue my passion of cooking\, I was told that was not a real career for a woman\, just a job we did. It took me 16 years in the medical field\, to realize how many lives I could change by cooking. I now make it my mission to help people understand and care about what they put in their bodies\, while bringing cultures and cuisines together in the process. Although women have come a long way in terms of rights\, we have a long way to go. I feel the best way of getting us the equality we deserve in the world and especially the workplace is by lifting each other up and supporting one another to follow our passions. We will make greater strides in making a difference in the world with the love and encouragement from other female entrepreneurs. Bringing inventive fusion cuisine to your special event using the freshest ingredients and taking you on a flavorful and healthy adventure. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for this event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-international-inspiration-2/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Westergard Library\, 20 Murray Avenue\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T153640Z
CREATED:20260422T211901Z
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SUMMARY:Ritual4Return Women’s Rite of Passage
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend and participate in the Women’s Rite of Passage for members of the Ritual4Return 2026 Spring Cohort. \nRitual4Return\, supported by multiple NJCH grants\, is a 14-week course through which returning citizens engage with and explore the many aspects of their own experiences getting into\, through\, and out of prison. \nReading from a wide variety of source materials and then trying to understand them through dialogue\, writing\, movement exercises\, and theatrical devising techniques\, participants explore — individually and collectively — themes like Home\, Sin\, Judgement\, Punishment\, Exile\, Bondage\, Trauma\, Grief\, Freedom\, Repair\, Forgiveness\, Justice\, and Homecoming. \nThe process culminates with a one-time-only public ritual marking and celebrating the end of incarceration and the beginning of an individual’s new identity within the community. This rite of passage is the centerpiece of a one-day gathering that aims to extend the conversation to family members\, loved ones\, and other community stakeholders who care about the impacts of incarceration. \nRitual Schedule \n12:30 pm Doors Open\n1:00pm Pre-ritual Audience Workshop\n3:00pm Ritual4Return\n5:00 Community Dinner \nTickets are free\, and audience members play an active role in welcoming returning citizens back to the community: https://www.njpac.org/event/ritual4return-a-homecoming-rite-of-passage-for-returning-citizens/. The event will be held in the Chase Room at NJPAC. \nRitual4Return was awarded the 2024 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities. Read more about the program and award at https://njhumanities.org/katz-prize-2024/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/ritual4return-womens-rite-of-passage/
LOCATION:New Jersey Performing Arts Center\, 1 Center St\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ritual4Return":MAILTO:info@ritual4return.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211040Z
CREATED:20260422T211040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T211040Z
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SUMMARY:Ritual4Return Men’s Rite of Passage
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend and participate in the Men’s Rite of Passage for members of the Ritual4Return 2026 Spring Cohort. \nRitual4Return\, supported by multiple NJCH grants\, is a 14-week course through which returning citizens engage with and explore the many aspects of their own experiences getting into\, through\, and out of prison. \nReading from a wide variety of source materials and then trying to understand them through dialogue\, writing\, movement exercises\, and theatrical devising techniques\, participants explore — individually and collectively — themes like Home\, Sin\, Judgement\, Punishment\, Exile\, Bondage\, Trauma\, Grief\, Freedom\, Repair\, Forgiveness\, Justice\, and Homecoming. \nThe process culminates with a one-time-only public ritual marking and celebrating the end of incarceration and the beginning of an individual’s new identity within the community. This rite of passage is the centerpiece of a one-day gathering that aims to extend the conversation to family members\, loved ones\, and other community stakeholders who care about the impacts of incarceration. \nRitual Schedule \n1:30 pm Doors Open\n2:00pm Ritual4Return\n4:00 Community Reception \nTickets are free\, and audience members play an active role in welcoming returning citizens back to the community: https://canvas.perkinsarts.org/events/374. \nRitual4Return was awarded the 2024 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities. Read more about the program and award at https://njhumanities.org/katz-prize-2024/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/ritual4return-mens-rite-of-passage-2/
LOCATION:Perkins Center for the Arts\, 30 Irvin Ave.\, Collingswood\, 08108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145811Z
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SUMMARY:Where She Once Stood: The Women of the Crane House & Historic YWCA Alive Through Dance Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:NJCH Director of Programs Gigi Naglak will chair a panel discussion following a screening of Where She Once Stood: The Women of the Crane House & Historic YWCA Alive Through Dance on May 21 at Montclair Film Cinema 505. \nThe film brings to the screen what was originally presented as a live\, site-immersive dance performance. Created in partnership with the Montclair History Center and funded in part by an NJCH grant\, the work transforms the Crane House & Historic YWCA into a living historical site where movement and music make visible women’s lives.  \n\n\nThose represented in the work include the Crane family\, the enslaved women and domestic workers who were part of the household\, and the Black women\, girls\, and boarders connected to the building during its time as a segregated YWCA. The original on-site dance performances proved immensely popular\, selling out eight times. \nIn addition to NJCH’s Naglak\, the panel will include Erin Carlisle Norton  of The Moving Architects dance company\, Angelica Diggs of the Montclair History Center\, and artists from the project.  The evening will conclude with a reception to continue the conversation. \nIn-Person and Online. The event will include a short live dance performance\, film screening (35-minutes)\, panel discussion\, and reception. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online here. To request specific accommodations\, please contact TMA 2 weeks prior to performance. \nGet tickets
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/where-she-once-stood-the-women-of-the-crane-house-historic-ywca-alive-through-dance-film-screening/
LOCATION:Montclair Film Cinema 505\, 509 Bloomfield Ave\, Montclair\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montclair History Center":MAILTO:mail@montclairhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T004909Z
CREATED:20260430T143635Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI New Jersey Hosts "The Stories We Teach\, The Futures We Shape: Celebrating Educators & Community"
DESCRIPTION:Join AAPI New Jersey on Friday\, May 22\, for an evening celebrating the Teach Asian American Stories 2025-2026 Fellowship and the debut of its new documentary Roots & Routes: A Brief History of Asian Americans in the Garden State. \nThe event will celebrate this year’s TAAS Fellows as they complete the 2025-2026 Fellowship\, honoring the real\, concrete change they’ve brought to classrooms across New Jersey. The organization will also screen its brand new motion graphic film\, an intimate exploration of the people\, places\, and moments that define Asian American history right here in the Garden State. \nCome to celebrate. Come to learn. Come to connect with educators and community members doing this essential work together. \nThis work is made possible through the support of our partners. The TAAS Fellowship is supported by The Asian American Foundation and Roots & Routes: A Brief History of Asian Americans in the Garden State by the New Jersey Historical Commission. Brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey. \nAn illustrated “Roots & Routes” map highlighting Asian American contributions in the Garden State was produced with funding from an NJCH grant.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/aapi-new-jersey-hosts-the-stories-we-teach-the-futures-we-shape-celebrating-educators-community/
LOCATION:The Montclair HUB 60 South Fullerton Montclair\, 2 New St\, Montclair\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="AAPI New Jersey":MAILTO:info@aapinewjersey.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260123T190422Z
CREATED:20260123T185410Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: What's Cooking?
DESCRIPTION:Learn about 19th century cooking techniques through hands-on examination of cooking utensils and food-related artifacts from the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts’ education collection. Participants are encouraged to reminisce about favorite recipes\, and to share food and cooking memories. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-whats-cooking/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T132142Z
CREATED:20260601T132142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132142Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: American Food at 250
DESCRIPTION:What is the state of American food on its 250th birthday? Join author Sarah Lohman (Eight Flavors\, Endangered Eating) to learn about the flavors\, dishes\, and cooks that got us here: from the Indigenous ingredients that shape regional American cuisine\, to the influence of the African kitchen\, to the fast food revolution.  \nInterested in learning more about food\, food history\, and food traditions? Do a deeper dive with a copy of Sarah Lohman's Endangered Eating. Registered participants can pick up at copy of Endangered Eating at the Information Desk at Kennedy Library while supplies last. A book discussion will be held on Wednesday\, July 8. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-american-food-at-250/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T132459Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Spring Menu
DESCRIPTION:Nick Mietkowski\, owner of Sunnyside Kitchen LLC\, will be coming to Piscataway Public Library to teach you how to make Roasted Tomato Salsa\, Esquites\, and Horchata. Small samples will be provided at the event so you can try the dishes we make together. \nPlease note: When you register for this program\, you are agreeing to take responsibility for eating any samples presented at the demo with respect to allergies. Best practices are used in food preparation and potential allergens will be identified in the dishes served. I agree and understand that food samples will be provided and any participation and tasting is voluntary and at my discretion. We cannot guarantee there is no cross contamination. Potential allergens may include: Wheat\, Eggs\, Dairy    \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-spring-menu/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Westergard Library\, 20 Murray Avenue\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T132943Z
CREATED:20260601T125220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132943Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: My First Popsicle
DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataway Public Library to discuss My First Popsicle: An Anthology of Food and Feelings\, edited by Zosia Mamet. \nThe book is a warm and relatable collection of essays exploring the memories we associate with different foods in our lives\, written by a spectrum of talented creators! Complimentary copies are available for registered participants at Kennedy Library on a first-come\, first-served basis\, or you can reserve a library copy. Finishing the book is not required to join the conversation.This event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series.  \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-my-first-popsicle/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T010342Z
CREATED:20260520T010342Z
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SUMMARY:Mahwah Museum Presents: "The Havemeyers of Mountain Side Farm"
DESCRIPTION: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. Tom has been studying Theodore Havemeyer and his family since about 2000\, when Ramapo College bought the “Havemeyer House” for use by its then-president.   \nHavemeyer was a partner in a sugar refining company that later became the largest participant in the Sugar Trust in the 1890’s. Havemeyer first bought property in Mahwah in 1879 and\, between then and his death in 1897\, acquired over 3000 acres.  During Theodore’s lifetime\, it was one of his principal homes\, and there he created Mountain Side Farm\, a major state-of- the- art dairy farm. One or more members of the Havemeyer family continuously occupied parts of Mountain Side Farm from 1879 for 116 years until the death of Theodore’s grandson\, Henry O. Havemeyer\, Jr.\, in 1995.  \nThis one-hour slide presentation will trace the history of this important Mahwah family and property;  include the story of a tragic death;  and reveal some other surprises. \nAbout Tom Dunn: Tom Dunn is a Trustee Emeritus of the Mahwah Museum. Tom practiced law in Bergen County\, he is a member of the Mahwah Historical Society\, the Mahwah Museum\, previously Planning Board Attorney\, member and officer of MBOE\,  Chamber of Commerce\, Ramapo College Board of Trustees\, and currently on the Board of Governors of The Ramapo College Foundation. \nRegistration is required for this event\, and open now. Reserve your spot today at www.mahwahmusuem.org  or at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-havemeyers-of-mountain-side-farm. Tickets are $5 per person\, and free for Mahwah Museum members with discount code. Not sure you’re a member? Contact mahwahmuseum@gmail.com to find out. \nThe Mahwah Museum is open on Saturdays\, October-June\, from 1-4 pm. Admission to Mahwah Museum is $5 per person. Admission is free for children 18 and under\, students\, and Mahwah Museum members. The Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike\, Mahwah\, NJ. Visit the museum website at www.mahwahmuseum.org for further details. 
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/mahwah-museum-presents-the-havemeyers-of-mountain-side-farm/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 201 franklin Tpk\, Mahwah\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T012833Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: History of Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataway Public Library on World Chocolate Day for a delicious hour-long journey through chocolate’s 5\,000-year history! \nThis presentation explores the history of chocolate from its Mesoamerican roots\, the process of how it’s made\, and the distinctions between dark\, milk\, white\, and ruby varieties—as well as Belgian\, Swiss\, and French styles. The highlight of the event is a guided tasting featuring freshly crafted chocolates from a Somerville\, NJ artisan chocolatier with 16 years of experience. \nDiscover Chocolate\, based in Somerville\, specializes in single-origin chocolates sourced from around the world. All of their products are made in-store using high-quality cacao imported from France\, Belgium\, and Switzerland.   \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-history-of-chocolate/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Endangered Eating
DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataway Public Library staff to discuss Sarah Lohman’s book\, Endangered Eating. Finishing the book is not required to join the conversation!  \nEndangered Eating is available as a downloadable audiobook on hoopla and as an ebook on Libby. The title can also be placed on hold in the STELLA catalog. A limited number of complimentary print copies of Endangered Eating are now available at Kennedy Library. \nEndangered Eating: In Endangered Eating\, culinary historian Sarah Lohman draws inspiration from the Ark of Taste\, a list compiled by Slow Food International that catalogues important regional foods. Lohman travels the country learning about the distinct ingredients at risk of being lost. Readers follow Lohman to Hawaii\, as she walks alongside farmers to learn the stories behind heirloom sugarcane. In the Navajo Nation\, she assists in the traditional butchering of a Navajo Churro ram. Lohman heads to the Upper Midwest\, to harvest wild rice; to the Pacific Northwest\, to spend a day wild salmon reefnet fishing; to the Gulf Coast\, to devour gumbo made thick and green with filé powder; and to the Lowcountry of South Carolina\, to taste America’s oldest peanut—long thought to be extinct.  \nLohman learns from those who love these rare ingredients: shepherds\, fishers\, and farmers; scientists\, historians\, and activists. And she tries her hand at raising these crops and preparing these dishes.  \nEach chapter includes two recipes\, so readers can be a part of saving these ingredients by purchasing and preparing them.  \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-endangered-eating/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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