The New Jersey Council for the Humanities will be among many organizations presenting on the boardwalk during "Rev, White & Blue," New Jersey's official celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
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 the history of chocolate from its Mesoamerican roots, the process of how it's made, and the distinctions between varieties.
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 book discussion explores Sarah Lohman's book, Endangered Eating.
As part of its work begun in NJCH's Community History Program, Middletown Township Public Library will present a lecutre, "Life in the Silk City: Exploring Concepts of Home and Identity Through a Student-Composed Anthem to Paterson," followed by The Sam Tobias Quartet performing "A Celebration of New Jersey’s Greatest Jazz Musicians."
NJCH's Community of Practice for Oral History and Storytelling will meet virtually on July 20, 2026, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Please join us for New Jersey's only statewide COP dedicated to supporting Oral History and Story Gathering practitioners!
As part of Burlington County’s annual Farm Fair, taking place July 21-25 at at the Burlington County Fair Grounds, the Burlington County Library System will use the Interview Kit it developed in NJCH’s Community History Program to collect the reflections of residents on their experiences living in the county, the Farm Fair, and summer memories.
NJCH's Community of Practice for Books & Reading will meet virtually on October 5, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. For this gathering, we will we will examine the question: "Can We Separate the Story from the Storyteller?"
