Songs of the Civil War

Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to sponsor this event from the Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites, featuring a performance of historic Civil War anthems by balladeer Linda Russell.

Makerspace Workshop by the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey

Ocean County Library - Toms River branch 101 Washington St., Toms River, NJ, United States

Discover how to foster a maker culture in history organizations in this free in-person workshop. Hear tips for successful maker programming from history colleagues and engage in various maker stations. Walk away with strategies to develop engaging programming for younger audiences and how to connect with libraries across the state.

Word on Front: A Spoken Word Festival

Roberto Clemente Park 319 Academy St, Trenton, NJ, United States

NJCH is excited to sponsor Word on Front, a two-day extravaganza celebrating authentic expression and engagement with the broader Trenton community.

Montclair Literary Festival 2024

Save the Date! The eighth Succeed2gether’s Montclair Literary Festival will be held on Saturday May 4, 2024, featuring student readings, book talks, discussion panels, children’s activities, Pitchapalooza contest, and the always popular Poetry Café.

Spring for Conservation Family Day

Bayonet Farm 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to sponsor the Monmouth Conservation Foundation's "Spring for Conservation Family Day" on May 11 at Bayonet Farm, featuring food drinks, and a bevy of nature and history-related activities for the whole family!

Tour de Elizabeth 2024

Elizabeth City Hall 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

The Annual Tour de Elizabeth is a 15-mile bicycle tour that explores the diverse cultural communities of New Jersey's 4th-largest city, featuring a variety of contemporary and historical landmarks that showcase Elizabeth’s rich history, art, and culture.

A Def Poetry Reunion: Featuring Roberto Lugo

Grounds for Sculpture 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to sponsor this partnership between Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) and Def Poetry Jam to bring Roberto Lugo’s “Put Yourself In the Picture” vessel to life during an outdoor event featuring 10 poets, 2 locations, 1 DJ, food trucks and a 25-foot vessel.

Arabella Barlow Day: Civil War Soldier’s Encampment & Surgeon’s Demonstration

Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to sponsor this event from the Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites, re-creating a Civil War encampment and offering an encounter a New Jersey soldier’s experience of the Civil War.