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SUMMARY:Food For Thought: "Your Story\, Our Story: Food Stories from the Tenement Museum"
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the Kennedy Library Meeting Room for a 60-minute interactive virtual visit to the Tenement Museum. The tour will be led by a live Tenement Museum Educator and attendees will view the presentation on our big screen! We will be exploring the food traditions and practices that 19th-century immigrants brought with them from their home countries. There will be time for the audience to share their own personal food stories at the end of the program. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-your-story-our-story-food-stories-from-the-tenement-museum/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
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SUMMARY:NJSL Screening of “The Price of Silence” – The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People
DESCRIPTION:NJSL PRESENTS: A Black History Month Special Event\nThe Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People\nJoin the New Jersey State Library in celebrating Black History Month with a screening of the 3-part\, New York Emmy Award-nominated PBS documentary “The Price of Silence”\, a project funded in part by NJCH grants. Part one begins the series with the stunning fact that by the time New Jersey started the slow process of abolishing slavery in 1804\, the state had 12\,000 men\, women\, and children in bondage. The film reveals that New Jersey depended profoundly on enslaved people to drive agricultural and economic growth\, was sympathetic to the South\, and was the last of the Northeastern states to eliminate this heinous practice. \nPart two continues with New Jersey’s history of bondage and expounds on the fact that the African American community is still feeling the effects of slavery today due to disparities with the White community in median income\, criminal justice\, and healthcare. Part three examines the Black community’s Great Migration from the Jim Crow South to Newark\, New Jersey\, during the early years of the 20th Century and tells the story through the eyes of descendants of individuals who made the Great Migration North and found life here to be a far cry from what they had hoped for. \nBy telling these fascinating stories through the eyes of descendants of slavery and individuals who have lived through the Great Migration and the heartbreaking events depicted in the films\, our audience will most certainly be captivated and inspired to learn more. Upon conclusion of the screening\, we will hold a panel discussion with producer Ridgeley Hutchinson and documentary contributors Dr. Linda J. Caldwell Epps\, Beverly Mills\, Toni Hendrix\, Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter\, and Dr. Damali Campbell-Oparaji. \n\nThis in-person event will be held at the NJ State Museum Auditorium at: \n205 West State Street Trenton\, NJ 08608 \nThe event is FREE and will take place in-person at the New Jersey State Museum Auditorium. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. \nClick Here to Register! \n\nFor questions\, please contact Andrew Dauphinee of the NJ State Library adauphinee@njstatelib.org
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/the-price-of-silence-the-forgotten-story-of-new-jerseys-enslaved-people/
LOCATION:New Jersey State Museum Auditorium\, 205 West State Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T133000
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SUMMARY:Humanities Forward: Envisioning the Future (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Council for the Humanities will host 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. \nTopics will include funding concerns\, the state and national humanities landscape\, and how NJCH can best support critical humanities work in New Jersey. The gatherings will set aside space and time to share information\, listen\, and brainstorm. We’ll also help answer your questions on federal and state funding. \nThis event will be held virtually and is open to all. Please join us on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88451773852?pwd=qAZCBMFmLfWFMX059VW2KTnRw1HZYD.1 . \nAdditional gatherings will be held in-person in North Jersey and South Jersey. Please check the events calendar for information on those gatherings. \nFor more information about the gatherings\, please contact Gigi Naglak at gnaglak@njhumanities.org.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/humanities-forward-envisioning-the-future-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000144
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T025323Z
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SUMMARY:Paging New Jersey - James F. Broderick
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Book Club welcomes James F. Broderick\, author of “Paging New Jersey: A Literary Guide to the Garden State” who will discuss the Garden State’s numerous contributions to American literature. He will also discuss writing about New Jersey history through one’s own personal experiences and perspective. \nDr. Broderick has taught composition and literature courses at New Jersey City University for 25 years. The event is free and open to all! \nThis lecture is part of the library’s Community History Project\, and was made possible with support from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/paging-new-jersey-james-f-broderick/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
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SUMMARY:People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos Author Talk with Susan Choi
DESCRIPTION:National Book Award recipient Susan Choi joins NJCH grantee People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos to read from and discuss her latest novel Flashlight. The book has been hailed as a spellbinding\, heart-gripping investigation of family\, loss\, memory\, and the ways in which we are shaped by what we cannot see. \nProceeds from the event will benefit People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos to support its work opening doors to literature for new audiences. Light reception to follow. \nTicketing and sponsorship information is available at https://www.peopleandstories.org/susanchoi.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/psgc-susan-choi/
LOCATION:Mackay Lounge\, Princeton Theological Seminary
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T163000
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SUMMARY:COP Meeting: Books & Reading
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice for Books & Reading will meet virtually on March 9\, 2026\, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. \nJoin colleagues across the state to discuss topics around literature and literacy in New Jersey. The Books & Reading Community of Practice is open to anyone who works to promote literature and/or literacy…or anyone who just loves books and reading! \nRegister to join the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/W5d-B3a5RE-Wm4lTT2rvPQ \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cop-meeting-books-reading-2/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20251030T215903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T212222Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: The Avett Brothers' Bob Crawford on "America’s Founding Son"
DESCRIPTION:Join the New Jersey Council for the Humanities at Labyrinth Books in Princeton for a special conversation between musician\, historian\, and author Bob Crawford and Sean Wilentz\, the George Henry Davis 1886 Professor of American History at Princeton University. The discussion will center on Crawford’s new book\, America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams\, from President to Political Maverick. \nBest known as the bassist for the Grammy-nominated band The Avett Brothers\, Crawford brings his storytelling sensibility from the hit podcasts The Road to Now and Founding Son: John Quincy’s America to this accessible and engaging biography of John Quincy Adams\, America’s original political maverick and one of the nation’s most consequential public servants. \nSet during the turbulent decades between the Founding and the Civil War\, America’s Founding Son traces Adams’s evolution on slavery and his unlikely emergence as a champion of the antislavery cause. \nDoors will open at 3:30 p.m. General admission is free (tickets required). Admission with a reserved copy of the book is $28. \nGet your tickets now for this exciting event through Labyrinth Books! \nGet tickets
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/bob-crawford-americas-founding-son/
LOCATION:Labyrinth Books\, 122 Nassau St\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Jersey Council for the Humanities":MAILTO:info@njhumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T133000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260225T171335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T200259Z
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SUMMARY:COP Meeting: Oral History & Story Gathering
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice for Oral History and Storytelling will meet virtually on March 16\, 2026\, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. \nPlease join us for New Jersey’s only statewide COP dedicated to supporting Oral History and Story Gathering practitioners! \nPlease register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VCNVHBJdT-ibBwK8toe45Q. Members can log in to see the meeting details below. \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cop-meeting-oral-history-story-gathering-2/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
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CREATED:20260123T165756Z
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SUMMARY:Humanities Forward: Envisioning the Future (North Jersey)
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Council for the Humanities will host 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.  \nTopics will include funding concerns\, the state and national humanities landscape\, and how NJCH can best support critical humanities work in New Jersey.  \nMultiple gatherings will be held during the spring for the convenience of our statewide humanities community\, with a purpose to set aside space and time to share information\, listen\, and brainstorm. We’ll also help answer your questions on federal and state funding. \nThis event will be held to be most convenient for individuals in the North Jersey region. The North Jersey meeting will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday\, March 18\, at Morris County Historical Society\, 68 Morris Ave\, Morristown\, NJ 07960.  \nLight refreshments will be provided.  \nAdditional gatherings will be held for those who prefer to attend virtually and those in North Jersey. Please check the events calendar for information on those gatherings. \nRSVP\nPlease RSVP via the form below to save your seat and ensure you receive relevant communications about the event. For more information about the gatherings\, please contact Gigi Naglak at gnaglak@njhumanities.org.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/humanities-forward-envisioning-the-future-north-jersey/
LOCATION:Morris County Historical Society\, 68 Morris Ave\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T171500
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260225T170039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T200233Z
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SUMMARY:Community College Humanities Community of Practice: Building Programs
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice for Community College Humanities Professionals will meet virtually on March 26\, 2026\, from 4:00-5:15. \nDiscussion will focus on the topic of building programs. If you have a moment\, take a look at this article\, which will serve as a jumping off point for discussion. Please join us for New Jersey’s only statewide COP dedicated to supporting community college humanities professionals. \nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/q_M4DBpRRk2XJ9t2awiLDA \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cop-meeting-community-college-humanities-3/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T163000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260410T140629Z
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SUMMARY:Sankofa Collaborative Presents "Our History and Destiny: The Pursuit of Happiness\, 1776-2026"
DESCRIPTION:Past NJCH grantee The Sankofa Collaborative hosts a compelling program to address the American challenge of living up to the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the historical\, sociological and psychological roots of “othering.” \nThe event coincides with Grounds for Sculpture’s current exhibition\, “Salvador Jiménez-Flores: Raíces & Resistencias.” The plenary session will be a moderated discussion between distinguished artists Nell Irwin Painter and Victor Davson\, preceded by a poetry reading by Filipino American poet and essayist Patrick Rosal. Afternoon panels will focus on the American history of migration and immigration and on issues and responses related to current migration and immigration. \n\nContinental breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.\nWorkshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nLunch\, afternoon snack\, and all-day beverage service will be available.\n\nThanks to the generosity of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, the workshop is offered at the reduced registration fee of $25.00 per person. \nFull information and registration can be found at https://sankofacollaborative.org/upcoming-programs.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/sankofa-collaborative-presents-our-history-and-destiny-the-pursuit-of-happiness-1776-2026/
LOCATION:Grounds for Sculpture\, 80 Sculptors Way\, Hamilton Township\, NJ\, 08619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T171500
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260225T170823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T154317Z
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SUMMARY:Community College Humanities Community of Practice: Capturing Grant Funding
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice for Community College Humanities Professionals will meet virtually on April 30\, 2026\, from 4:00-5:15. \nDiscussion will focus on the topic of grant funding. Please join us for New Jersey’s only statewide COP dedicated to supporting community college humanities professionals. \nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iZqzb4cxR2mD9zvDmajDcA \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cop-meeting-community-college-humanities-4/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260123T185751Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: International Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome back Chef Sank of Eat Krave Love\, who will demonstrate internationally inspired dishes while bringing cultures together through her cooking. Chef Sank\, a cancer survivor\, will cook two dishes using natural\, healthy ingredients. Samples of fusion dishes will be provided. \nAbout Chef Sank\nWhen I was young I was told it is a woman’s place to be in the kitchen. Ironically\, at the time\, the majority of the top chefs in the world were all men. Though\, I had always wanted to pursue my passion of cooking\, I was told that was not a real career for a woman\, just a job we did. It took me 16 years in the medical field\, to realize how many lives I could change by cooking. I now make it my mission to help people understand and care about what they put in their bodies\, while bringing cultures and cuisines together in the process. Although women have come a long way in terms of rights\, we have a long way to go. I feel the best way of getting us the equality we deserve in the world and especially the workplace is by lifting each other up and supporting one another to follow our passions. We will make greater strides in making a difference in the world with the love and encouragement from other female entrepreneurs. Bringing inventive fusion cuisine to your special event using the freshest ingredients and taking you on a flavorful and healthy adventure. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for this event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-international-inspiration-2/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Westergard Library\, 20 Murray Avenue\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260429T014943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T014943Z
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SUMMARY:Middletown Township Public Library Presents: Lenape Heritage - Indigenous Peoples' Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Community History Project\, Middletown Township Public Library is hosting a series of lectures that explore the history of Middletown Township\, Monmouth County\, and New Jersey. \n— \nJoin Middletown Township Public Library for a discussion about the practice of Native American storytelling\, an oral tradition passed down through generations. These narratives of legends and creation stories were used to record history and culture\, and emphasize community and the connection between the past and present. Claire Garland\, director of the Sand Hill Indian Historical Association\, will talk about this aspect of Lenape heritage and share some of these stories. \nThe history of the Sand Hill Indians living on the northern shores of Monmouth County can be traced back to the 1700s. Due to land encroachment\, Cherokee groups were gradually forced out of their homelands in Georgia. In the late 18th century\, the Cherokee “Richardsons” migrated to New Jersey and New York to live with their Lenape cousins\, the “Reveys”. The merging of these two tribes became the Sand Hill Indians\, named for a hill on their 15-acre property in Asbury Park. \nThis lecture is part of the library’s Community History Project\, and was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/middletown-township-public-library-presents-lenape-heritage-indigenous-peoples-storytelling/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
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SUMMARY:Ritual4Return Women’s Rite of Passage
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend and participate in the Women’s Rite of Passage for members of the Ritual4Return 2026 Spring Cohort. \nRitual4Return\, supported by multiple NJCH grants\, is a 14-week course through which returning citizens engage with and explore the many aspects of their own experiences getting into\, through\, and out of prison. \nReading from a wide variety of source materials and then trying to understand them through dialogue\, writing\, movement exercises\, and theatrical devising techniques\, participants explore — individually and collectively — themes like Home\, Sin\, Judgement\, Punishment\, Exile\, Bondage\, Trauma\, Grief\, Freedom\, Repair\, Forgiveness\, Justice\, and Homecoming. \nThe process culminates with a one-time-only public ritual marking and celebrating the end of incarceration and the beginning of an individual’s new identity within the community. This rite of passage is the centerpiece of a one-day gathering that aims to extend the conversation to family members\, loved ones\, and other community stakeholders who care about the impacts of incarceration. \nRitual Schedule \n12:30 pm Doors Open\n1:00pm Pre-ritual Audience Workshop\n3:00pm Ritual4Return\n5:00 Community Dinner \nTickets are free\, and audience members play an active role in welcoming returning citizens back to the community: https://www.njpac.org/event/ritual4return-a-homecoming-rite-of-passage-for-returning-citizens/. The event will be held in the Chase Room at NJPAC. \nRitual4Return was awarded the 2024 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities. Read more about the program and award at https://njhumanities.org/katz-prize-2024/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/ritual4return-womens-rite-of-passage/
LOCATION:New Jersey Performing Arts Center\, 1 Center St\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
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SUMMARY:Middletown Township Public Library Presents Photography & Storytelling: Exploring Community & Personal Histories
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Community History Project\, Middletown Township Public Library is hosting a series of lectures that explore the history of Middletown Township\, Monmouth County\, and New Jersey. \n— \nWords aren’t the only way to record your personal history. Join MTPL to explore visual storytelling through photography. We’ll discuss how to observe and record\, what makes an informative portrait\, how to recognize someone’s personality through a photo portrait\, collective memory\, and more. Please bring 1-3 actual photos (old or recent) or photos on your phone that relate somehow to your own personal or family history. Registration is encouraged. \nAnushka Dhoot is a New York & New Jersey based photographer and the founder of Nushy’s Film\, specializing in portraits\, events\, intimate weddings\, and artistic branding. With a background in digital culture and media/entertainment studies from NYU\, her work is shaped by a deep understanding of storytelling\, visual language\, and human connection. She approaches photography with a documentary sensibility and an editorial eye\, focusing on capturing honest\, emotionally resonant moments that feel both timeless and personal. \nThis lecture is part of the library’s Community History Project\, and was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/middletown-township-public-library-presents-photography-storytelling-exploring-community-personal-histories/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260429T021006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T021006Z
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SUMMARY:Middletown Township Public Library Presents: Preserving Family Photographs
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Community History Project\, Middletown Township Public Library is hosting a series of lectures that explore the history of Middletown Township\, Monmouth County\, and New Jersey. \n— \nSince the introduction of photographic portrait studios in 1840\, photographs have been among the most treasured of family records but\, while most are long-lasting when stored optimally in archives\, in the home environment\, they are all too often prone to fading and discoloration. In this slide lecture\, Gary Saretzky will provide guidance on how the life of printed family photographs can be extended so that they can be passed down to future generations. The lecture includes examples of how old photographs can be enhanced or restored in the computer after digitization. \nGary D. Saretzky\, archivist\, educator\, and photographer\, worked as an archivist for more than fifty years at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin\, Educational Testing Service\, and the Monmouth County Archives\, where he was County Archivist\, 1994-2019. A member of the Photographic Materials Group of the American Institute for Conservation\, Saretzky taught the history of photography at Mercer County Community College\, 1977-2012\, and regularly reviewed books on photographic conservation for Conservation Administration News and other periodicals. He has published more than 100 articles and reviews on the history of photography\, photographic conservation\, and other topics\, including “The Effects of Electrostatic Copying on Modern Photographs\,” in The Book and Paper Group Annual\, Volume Four\, 1986. \nThis lecture is part of the library’s Community History Project\, and was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/middletown-township-public-library-presents-preserving-family-photographs/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260429T020744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T020744Z
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SUMMARY:Middletown Township Public Library Presents: Sara Wuillermin - Journaling about Grief
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Community History Project\, Middletown Township Public Library is hosting a series of lectures that explore the history of Middletown Township\, Monmouth County\, and New Jersey. \n— \nSara Wuillermin\, one of the founding members of the literary journal “Mourning Papers\,” will discuss how she’s used writing as an outlet for her personal grief and how it’s allowed her to process it into a way to connect meaningfully with others. The second half will focus on exploring grief through writing exercises using prompts. Registration is not necessary but encouraged since space is limited – walk-ins are welcome! \nSara Wuillermin is also the creator of the “Bury Me in New Jersey” podcast and blog. \nThis event is part of the library’s Community History Project\, and was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/middletown-township-public-library-presents-sara-wuillermin-journaling-about-grief/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Middletown Township Public Library":MAILTO:ref_desk@mplmain.mtpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260422T211040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T211040Z
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SUMMARY:Ritual4Return Men’s Rite of Passage
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend and participate in the Men’s Rite of Passage for members of the Ritual4Return 2026 Spring Cohort. \nRitual4Return\, supported by multiple NJCH grants\, is a 14-week course through which returning citizens engage with and explore the many aspects of their own experiences getting into\, through\, and out of prison. \nReading from a wide variety of source materials and then trying to understand them through dialogue\, writing\, movement exercises\, and theatrical devising techniques\, participants explore — individually and collectively — themes like Home\, Sin\, Judgement\, Punishment\, Exile\, Bondage\, Trauma\, Grief\, Freedom\, Repair\, Forgiveness\, Justice\, and Homecoming. \nThe process culminates with a one-time-only public ritual marking and celebrating the end of incarceration and the beginning of an individual’s new identity within the community. This rite of passage is the centerpiece of a one-day gathering that aims to extend the conversation to family members\, loved ones\, and other community stakeholders who care about the impacts of incarceration. \nRitual Schedule \n1:30 pm Doors Open\n2:00pm Ritual4Return\n4:00 Community Reception \nTickets are free\, and audience members play an active role in welcoming returning citizens back to the community: https://canvas.perkinsarts.org/events/374. \nRitual4Return was awarded the 2024 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities. Read more about the program and award at https://njhumanities.org/katz-prize-2024/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/ritual4return-mens-rite-of-passage-2/
LOCATION:Perkins Center for the Arts\, 30 Irvin Ave.\, Collingswood\, 08108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ritual4Return":MAILTO:info@ritual4return.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260225T171530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T153651Z
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SUMMARY:Oral History & Story Gathering Community of Practice: Strategies for Managing Multiple\, Complex Projects
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice for Oral History and Storytelling will meet virtually on May 18\, 2026\, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. \nPlease join us for New Jersey’s only statewide COP dedicated to supporting Oral History and Story Gathering practitioners! At this gathering\, we’ll discuss how we organize our work and strategies for managing multiple complex projects at once.  \nPlease register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VCNVHBJdT-ibBwK8toe45Q. Members can log in to see the meeting details below. \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cop-meeting-oral-history-story-gathering-3/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Jersey Council for the Humanities":MAILTO:info@njhumanities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260504T145811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T145811Z
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SUMMARY:Where She Once Stood: The Women of the Crane House & Historic YWCA Alive Through Dance Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:NJCH Director of Programs Gigi Naglak will chair a panel discussion following a screening of Where She Once Stood: The Women of the Crane House & Historic YWCA Alive Through Dance on May 21 at Montclair Film Cinema 505. \nThe film brings to the screen what was originally presented as a live\, site-immersive dance performance. Created in partnership with the Montclair History Center and funded in part by an NJCH grant\, the work transforms the Crane House & Historic YWCA into a living historical site where movement and music make visible women’s lives.  \n\n\nThose represented in the work include the Crane family\, the enslaved women and domestic workers who were part of the household\, and the Black women\, girls\, and boarders connected to the building during its time as a segregated YWCA. The original on-site dance performances proved immensely popular\, selling out eight times. \nIn addition to NJCH’s Naglak\, the panel will include Erin Carlisle Norton  of The Moving Architects dance company\, Angelica Diggs of the Montclair History Center\, and artists from the project.  The evening will conclude with a reception to continue the conversation. \nIn-Person and Online. The event will include a short live dance performance\, film screening (35-minutes)\, panel discussion\, and reception. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online here. To request specific accommodations\, please contact TMA 2 weeks prior to performance. \nGet tickets
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/where-she-once-stood-the-women-of-the-crane-house-historic-ywca-alive-through-dance-film-screening/
LOCATION:Montclair Film Cinema 505\, 509 Bloomfield Ave\, Montclair\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montclair History Center":MAILTO:mail@montclairhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260430T143635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T004909Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI New Jersey Hosts "The Stories We Teach\, The Futures We Shape: Celebrating Educators & Community"
DESCRIPTION:Join AAPI New Jersey on Friday\, May 22\, for an evening celebrating the Teach Asian American Stories 2025-2026 Fellowship and the debut of its new documentary Roots & Routes: A Brief History of Asian Americans in the Garden State. \nThe event will celebrate this year’s TAAS Fellows as they complete the 2025-2026 Fellowship\, honoring the real\, concrete change they’ve brought to classrooms across New Jersey. The organization will also screen its brand new motion graphic film\, an intimate exploration of the people\, places\, and moments that define Asian American history right here in the Garden State. \nCome to celebrate. Come to learn. Come to connect with educators and community members doing this essential work together. \nThis work is made possible through the support of our partners. The TAAS Fellowship is supported by The Asian American Foundation and Roots & Routes: A Brief History of Asian Americans in the Garden State by the New Jersey Historical Commission. Brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey. \nAn illustrated “Roots & Routes” map highlighting Asian American contributions in the Garden State was produced with funding from an NJCH grant.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/aapi-new-jersey-hosts-the-stories-we-teach-the-futures-we-shape-celebrating-educators-community/
LOCATION:The Montclair HUB 60 South Fullerton Montclair\, 2 New St\, Montclair\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="AAPI New Jersey":MAILTO:info@aapinewjersey.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260123T185410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T190422Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: What's Cooking?
DESCRIPTION:Learn about 19th century cooking techniques through hands-on examination of cooking utensils and food-related artifacts from the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts’ education collection. Participants are encouraged to reminisce about favorite recipes\, and to share food and cooking memories. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-whats-cooking/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260319T134703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T134703Z
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SUMMARY:Books & Reading Community of Practice: Reading as Resistance
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice for Books & Reading will meet virtually on June 8\, 2026\, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. \nIn honor of Juneteenth\, for this month’s gathering\, we will discuss how reading and literacy are important parts of civic engagement\, understanding of multiple perspectives\, and identity formation (both for groups and for individuals). \nJoin colleagues across the state to discuss topics around literature and literacy in New Jersey. The Books & Reading Community of Practice is open to anyone who works to promote literature and/or literacy…or anyone who just loves books and reading! \nRegister to join the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Zs-uF99iSU-_H4OglRxStA#/registration \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/books-reading-community-of-practice-reading-as-resistance/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Jersey Council for the Humanities":MAILTO:info@njhumanities.org
LOCATION:https://njhumanities.org/event/books-reading-community-of-practice-reading-as-resistance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260601T132142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132142Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: American Food at 250
DESCRIPTION:What is the state of American food on its 250th birthday? Join author Sarah Lohman (Eight Flavors\, Endangered Eating) to learn about the flavors\, dishes\, and cooks that got us here: from the Indigenous ingredients that shape regional American cuisine\, to the influence of the African kitchen\, to the fast food revolution.  \nInterested in learning more about food\, food history\, and food traditions? Do a deeper dive with a copy of Sarah Lohman's Endangered Eating. Registered participants can pick up at copy of Endangered Eating at the Information Desk at Kennedy Library while supplies last. A book discussion will be held on Wednesday\, July 8. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-american-food-at-250/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260601T125159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132459Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Spring Menu
DESCRIPTION:Nick Mietkowski\, owner of Sunnyside Kitchen LLC\, will be coming to Piscataway Public Library to teach you how to make Roasted Tomato Salsa\, Esquites\, and Horchata. Small samples will be provided at the event so you can try the dishes we make together. \nPlease note: When you register for this program\, you are agreeing to take responsibility for eating any samples presented at the demo with respect to allergies. Best practices are used in food preparation and potential allergens will be identified in the dishes served. I agree and understand that food samples will be provided and any participation and tasting is voluntary and at my discretion. We cannot guarantee there is no cross contamination. Potential allergens may include: Wheat\, Eggs\, Dairy    \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-spring-menu/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Westergard Library\, 20 Murray Avenue\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260601T125220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132943Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: My First Popsicle
DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataway Public Library to discuss My First Popsicle: An Anthology of Food and Feelings\, edited by Zosia Mamet. \nThe book is a warm and relatable collection of essays exploring the memories we associate with different foods in our lives\, written by a spectrum of talented creators! Complimentary copies are available for registered participants at Kennedy Library on a first-come\, first-served basis\, or you can reserve a library copy. Finishing the book is not required to join the conversation.This event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series.  \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-my-first-popsicle/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260304T025644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T022436Z
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SUMMARY:Middletown Twp Public Library Community History Fair
DESCRIPTION:Middletown Township Public Library will host its second annual Community History Fair to learn more about the many local historical organizations that are helping to preserve and make accessible Middletown’s history. The library will also be discussing its “Engaging with Middletown History” project. \nThe event will take place in the Community Room. Free and open to the public!
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/community-history-fair/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260410T103037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T103133Z
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SUMMARY:Burlington County Library Oral History Booth at Burlington County 250th Celebration
DESCRIPTION:As part of Burlington County’s semiquincentennial celebration on June 14\, the Burlington County Library System will use the Interview Kit it developed in NJCH’s Community History Program to collect the reflections of residents at this historic time. \nThe county event is a street fair taking place across a half mile of High Street\, Mount Holly’s main thoroughfare. It will feature food trucks\, local vendors\, entertainers\, and community organizations with tables. The library’s booth will be located inside Rowan College at Burlington County. \nVisitors are invited to participate in a brief interview of 1 or 2 questions related to their experiences living in Burlington County as part of the library’s ongoing Community History work. \nFor more information about the library’s other 250-related activities\, visit https://bcls.lib.nj.us/burlington-county-celebrates-america250/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/burlington-county-library-oral-history-booth-at-burlington-county-250th-celebration/
LOCATION:Rowan College at Burlington County – Mount Holly Campus\, 1 High Street\, Mount Holly\, NJ\, 08060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T000145
CREATED:20260520T010342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T010342Z
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SUMMARY:Mahwah Museum Presents: "The Havemeyers of Mountain Side Farm"
DESCRIPTION:Join NJCH grantee the Mahwah Museum for an afternoon with Tom Dunn discussing one of the most popular Mahwah families\, the Havemeyers of Mountain Side Farm. Tom has been studying Theodore Havemeyer and his family since about 2000\, when Ramapo College bought the “Havemeyer House” for use by its then-president.   \nHavemeyer was a partner in a sugar refining company that later became the largest participant in the Sugar Trust in the 1890’s. Havemeyer first bought property in Mahwah in 1879 and\, between then and his death in 1897\, acquired over 3000 acres.  During Theodore’s lifetime\, it was one of his principal homes\, and there he created Mountain Side Farm\, a major state-of- the- art dairy farm. One or more members of the Havemeyer family continuously occupied parts of Mountain Side Farm from 1879 for 116 years until the death of Theodore’s grandson\, Henry O. Havemeyer\, Jr.\, in 1995.  \nThis one-hour slide presentation will trace the history of this important Mahwah family and property;  include the story of a tragic death;  and reveal some other surprises. \nAbout Tom Dunn: Tom Dunn is a Trustee Emeritus of the Mahwah Museum. Tom practiced law in Bergen County\, he is a member of the Mahwah Historical Society\, the Mahwah Museum\, previously Planning Board Attorney\, member and officer of MBOE\,  Chamber of Commerce\, Ramapo College Board of Trustees\, and currently on the Board of Governors of The Ramapo College Foundation. \nRegistration is required for this event\, and open now. Reserve your spot today at www.mahwahmusuem.org  or at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-havemeyers-of-mountain-side-farm. Tickets are $5 per person\, and free for Mahwah Museum members with discount code. Not sure you’re a member? Contact mahwahmuseum@gmail.com to find out. \nThe Mahwah Museum is open on Saturdays\, October-June\, from 1-4 pm. Admission to Mahwah Museum is $5 per person. Admission is free for children 18 and under\, students\, and Mahwah Museum members. The Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike\, Mahwah\, NJ. Visit the museum website at www.mahwahmuseum.org for further details. 
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/mahwah-museum-presents-the-havemeyers-of-mountain-side-farm/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 201 franklin Tpk\, Mahwah\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mahwah Museum":MAILTO:programs@mahwahmuseum.org
GEO:41.094348;-74.145181
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