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 ins and outs of what goes into a great cup of tea.
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."
Join Monument Artist Michelle Angela Ortiz and the NJMML team for the Carriers of Light and Labor monument procession and ribbon cutting. Together, we’ll make our way through “Silk City,” accompanied by music and dance honoring North Jersey and Paterson’s immigrant communities.
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.
Join Monument Artist Immanuel Oni and the NJMML team for the launch of the "Flagship" Sailbus at Brighton Park, on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Inspired by a year’s worth of multigenerational conversations and programs with community stakeholders in Millville, Bridgeton, Seabrook, Port Norris, Roebling, and Atlantic City!
The application deadline for individuals interested in participating in the Fall 2026 Clemente Course in the Humanities, offered in partnership with Atlantic Cape Community College, is September 9, 2026.
NJ Monuments to Migration and Labor will take its "Flagship" Sailbus to Seabrook September 18, 2026. RSVP is requested at https://njmml.com/activities/flagship-remembering-seabrook-farms/.
Join Join Monument Artist Michelle Angela Ortiz and the NJMML team for a textile-painting workshop, where participants will have the chance to design and create their own fabric segments, to be added to NJMML's "Carriers of Light and Labor" installation.
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?"
