Celebrate the “Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment,” arranged by the Washington Crossing Historic Park of PA, as we commemorate the 249th anniversary of General George Washington’s famous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware.
Every year, from December 26 to 31, New Jersey’s Capital City presents Patriots Week, offering residents and visitors the chance to explore historic sites and relive pivotal moments of the American Revolution. This immersive experience brings history to life and celebrates Trenton’s unique role in shaping our nation’s journey to independence.
RevNJ will host a special popup Tavern Talks at 120 East State Street during Patriots Week in Trenton. Our friends from Riverhorse Brewing will provide the cold ale, our interpreters will lead you in some hot revolutionary conversations. Come join in.
Join the NJ State Library in kicking off the NJ250 programming series as historian David Price reexamines the “Ten Crucial Days” winter campaign of 1776–77 for its fundamental impact on the fight for American independence.
Step onto the historic ground where American independence was fought for and won. Each January, the Princeton Battlefield Society presents Experience the Battle of Princeton—a powerful, immersive reenactment of the pivotal Battle of Princeton, fought on January 3, 1777.
Learn why Atlantic City came to be known as "Camp Boardwalk" for its essential contributions to the war effort during WWII in this new exhibit by NJCH grantee Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University.
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. Join "Space Age" design expert Eric Wolff of Chromium, LLC to learn about the history of and materials used in the iconic "UFO-style" house.
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 the favorite food-themed books of library staff and the community.
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 comforting winter recipes.
The New Jersey Council for the Humanities hosts a series of gatherings for organizations, professionals, and supporters across the state to discuss the current state and envisioned future of the humanities in New Jersey in 2026.
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 a variety of “sweet” culinary traditions from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Join historian James Calaski at NJCH grantee Mahwah Museum for a gripping dive into the shadows of WWI as he tells the shocking truth about German espionage and sabotage in the US.
