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  • Emily Roebling “Bridge Builder in Petticoats” for Children & Families

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

    The New Jersey Council for the Humanities is proud to support the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage's presentation of "Emily Roebling 'Bridge Builder in Petticoats' for Children & Families" on June 17, 2025. Event Description Emily Roebling of New Jersey, who led the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, was an early preservationist of the […]

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    Food for Thought: Pickling

    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, library staff will lead a workshop on how to pickle fresh vegetables and more.

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    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 project for NJCH's Community History Program, 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.

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    Food for Thought: Preserving Fruit

    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, through an Action Grant. In this event, library staff will guide participants through the basics and significance of preserving fruit.

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    Food for Thought: Delightful Dumplings!

    Piscataway Public Library - Westergard Library 20 Murray Avenue, 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, library staff will lead a workshop on the history, significance, and making of Chinese dumplings.

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    Food For Thought: Condiments, Dehydrating & More

    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, library staff will lead participants through the process of significance of making your own condiments and dehydrating fruits.

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    NJCH Board Game Night

    Ocean County Library - Manchester Branch 21 Colonial Dr, Manchester Township, NJ, United States

    Join NJCH for Humanities Board Game Night! Get ready to play and discuss how history, linguistics, storytelling, and other humanities disciplines inform and influence our favorite board games. Light snacks and soft beverages will be provided.

    Free
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    Katz Prize Nominations Due

    Nominations for the 2025 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities are due by Close of Business on July 30, 2025.

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    Food for Thought: International Inspiration

    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, Chef Sank will guide participants through the preparation and significance of several international dishes.

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    Food for Thought: Indian Cooking – Paranthas

    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 will feature Indian paranthas.

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    CANCELLED – NJCH Board Game Night

    Long Branch Free Public Library 328 Broadway, Long Branch, United States

    Join NJCH for Humanities Board Game Night! Get ready to play and discuss how history, linguistics, storytelling, and other humanities disciplines inform and influence our favorite board games. Light snacks and soft beverages will be provided.

    Free