Democracy Conversation Project – Cherry Hill Public Library

Cherry Hill Public Library 1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

Explore disability in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries with scholar Nicole Belolan, PhD, Public Historian in Residence at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities (MARCH) at Rutgers University-Camden.

Community History Showcase

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Join us for this showcase of projects created by the participants in NJCH’s most recent Community History cohort, a great opportunity to see the value of the program for organizations that might be interested in participating.

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Presentation: “The Political Origins of the New Jersey Devil”

Union College 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ, United States

What better way to spend Halloween than to learn about the history behind one of New Jersey’s scariest legends? Join Union College for a special presentation on Jersey Devil folklore by Kean University professor Brian Regal.

Democracy Conversation Project – Moorestown Public Library

Moorestown Public Library 111 West Second Street, Moorestown, NJ, United States

Explore disability in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries with scholar Nicole Belolan, PhD, Public Historian in Residence at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities (MARCH) at Rutgers University-Camden.

Democracy Conversation Project – Historical Society of Plainfield/Drake House Museum

While most people know that the US government conducts a census every ten years (the last was in 2020), many people have never thought about the relationship between the census and race in the US. Scholar Karen Gaffney, PhD, will lead an instructive discussion on understanding the past and future uses of the Census through this lens.

In the Weeds Program: Evaluating Digital Engagement

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Join Dr. Lillian Wilson of Wayne State University and Dr. Cecily Hill of the National Endowment for the Humanities for an insightful look at finding effective ways to measure the impact of digital projects.

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“Systems Thinking: A Model for Civic Collaboration”

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How can community-driven journalism produce a more informed and engaged society? Join the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and Journalism + Design at The New School for a virtual session, as we explore this question through the lens of systems thinking–a useful practice and mindset for understanding complex issues! This event is free and […]

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Token on the Freedman’s Coat: The Story Behind Thomas Mundy Peterson’s 1884 Voting Medal 

Middlesex College 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, United States

Thomas Mundy Peterson is celebrated as the first African American to vote under the Fifteenth Amendment. This presentation by Gordon Bond, independent historian and publisher of NJ history website Garden State Legacy, will introduce attendees to Peterson’s life, as detailed in Bond’s latest book.

A Vote, A Voice: Women’s Suffrage and the Fight for Representation

Middlesex College 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, United States

Join Dr. Lucia McMahon, Professor and Department Chair of History at William Paterson University, for an exploration of the multi-faceted mosaic of the women’s suffrage movement and the long history of women's activism over the course of the 19th century.