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SUMMARY:Food For Thought: Condiments\, Dehydrating & More
DESCRIPTION: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. \n— \nThis class will wrap it all up: learn how to make your own condiments and how to dehydrate fruit for snacks or fancy drinks. July is just the start of the produce season in New Jersey — we’ll get you started with recipes and demonstrate the equipment you’ll need for a successful season of canning!  Join Library staff to learn the basics! \nRegistration is required for this event via the library website. \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.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-condiments-dehydrating-amp-more/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Delightful Dumplings!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n— \nChinese dumplings are a delicious comfort food and come in a variety of shapes\, sizes and fillings\, and are enjoyed on different occasions. Join Ms. Peggy for stories about Chinese dumplings\, learn about the significance and types of dumplings in Chinese culture\, make one of your own and enjoy a taste of real dumplings in this Food for Thought workshop. Registration is required through the library website. \nThis event is part of our 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-delightful-dumplings/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Westergard Library\, 20 Murray Avenue\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Preserving Fruit
DESCRIPTION: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. \n— \nDo you love eating seasonally? Want to learn how to make the local fruit season last all year? Join Library staff to learn the basics! In this class\, you’ll learn how to preserve fresh fruit as jams and jellies (and more). July is just the start of the produce season in New Jersey — we’ll get you started with recipes and demonstrate the equipment you’ll need for a successful season of canning! \nRegistration is required via the library website. \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.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-preserving-fruit/
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:20250713T140000
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SUMMARY:Making Montclair Home: Story Sharing and Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Montclair has long been a welcoming community for people from many cultures\, countries\, and walks of life. Collecting the stories of moving to our town is an important way to record and reflect on the changing fabric of our community. \nAs part of the Montclair Public Library’s Community History Project\, supported by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities’ Community History program with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities\, 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. \nThe workshop will begin with casual conversations about what brought us or our families to Montclair. We’ll share stories of first impressions\, friends and neighbors\, jobs\, homes\, and other memories of settling in town. Then we will turn to the page\, writing down those stories to preserve them for ourselves and posterity. \nRegistration is required. Find full information and register at https://bccls.libcal.com/event/14766504.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/making-montclair-home-story-sharing-and-writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Montclair Public Library\, 50 S Fullerton Ave\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Pickling
DESCRIPTION: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. \n— \nLove pickles? Want to make your own? Join Library staff to learn the basics! \nAre you wondering what to do with all of those cucumbers from your backyard garden? Are your neighbors hiding when you ring their doorbell with another gift of zucchini? In this class\, you’ll learn how to pickle fresh vegetables (and more). \nJuly is just the start of the produce season in New Jersey – we’ll get you started with recipes and demonstrate the equipment you’ll need for a successful season of canning! \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. \nRegistration through the library is required at https://piscataway.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=food%20for%20thought.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-pickling/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Emily Roebling “Bridge Builder in Petticoats” for Children & Families
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvent Description\nEmily Roebling of New Jersey\, who led the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge\, was an early preservationist of the Wallace House. In 1899\, Mrs. Roebling traveled from Trenton to Somerville for a ceremony “under the ancient oak trees on the great lawn that surrounds the historical house” to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. \n125 years later Emily Roebling returns to the Wallace House for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill.  Mrs. Roebling invites children of all ages and families to join a special edition of “Bridge Builder in Petticoats” including storytelling and a bridge building activity and craft. \nCarol Simon Levin of Telling Her Stories portrays Emily Roebling. \nChildren and adults are invited to color or write cards of appreciation to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces for delivery to New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes in honor of the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army & Armed Forces. \nThis program is part of a series made possible by the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association\, Proud Partner of Revolution NJ\, with the sponsorship of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. #njhumanities \nAny views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this series do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \n⭐ Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversaries of New Jersey’s first Constitution July 2\, 2026 and the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 – 2033. \nImage credit: Wikimedia / Zeete / CC By 4.0
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/emily-roebling-bridge-builder-in-petticoats-for-children-families/
LOCATION:Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites\, 71 Somerset Street\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships
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SUMMARY:Community College COP Visit to Princeton University Special Collections
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice (COP) for Community College Humanities Professionals will hold a group visit to Princeton University’s Special Collections on June 16\, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. \nThe visit is free and is open only to members of the COP. Members should log in to the COP portal to RSVP for the event. Please note: Registration closes on June 12.  \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then RSVP in the members-only area. \n\nSchedule\n\n10:00-11:00 am: (We will first gather inside the vestibule of the library). A guided tour of Firestone Library\, focusing on how to access Princeton’s collections. We will stop in Special Collections for 30 minutes of the tour and visit some of the F. Scott Fitzgerald materials with a Special Collections librarian\n11:15 am-12:15 pm: A tour of Roberto Lugo’s Orange and Black ceramics exhibition at Art@Bainbridge\n12:30-2:00 pm: Networking lunch
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/community-college-cop-visit-to-princeton-university-special-collections/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice
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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:20250614T140000
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SUMMARY:Middletown Township Public Library Community History Fair
DESCRIPTION:Visit the library for our first Community History Fair! Several local historical organizations will be on hand to talk about how they are preserving and making accessible Middletown’s history. The library will also be discussing their “What Middletown History is to Me” project that will take place for the 250th celebration in 2026. Located in the Community Room. Free and open to the public! \nThis program is part of the library’s participation in NJCH’s Community History Program.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/mtpl-community-history-fair/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library Community Room\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T170000
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SUMMARY:Making Montclair Home: Story Sharing and Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Montclair has long been a welcoming community for people from many cultures\, countries\, and walks of life. Collecting the stories of moving to our town is an important way to record and reflect on the changing fabric of our community. \nAs part of the Montclair Public Library’s Community History Project\, supported by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities’ Community History program with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities\, 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. \nThe workshop will begin with casual conversations about what brought us or our families to Montclair. We’ll share stories of first impressions\, friends and neighbors\, jobs\, homes\, and other memories of settling in town. Then we will turn to the page\, writing down those stories to preserve them for ourselves and posterity. \nRegistration is required via the Montclair Library website.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/making-montclair-home-story-sharing-and-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Montclair Public Library\, 50 S Fullerton Ave\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History,Grantee Event,Sponsorships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
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SUMMARY:Mahwah Museum Hosts “Les Paul's 110th Birthday Celebration Tribute Concert”
DESCRIPTION:The Mahwah Museum\, an NJCH grantee\, is hosting Les Paul’s 110th Birthday Celebration Tribute Concert\, on Saturday\, June 7\, 2025\, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Ramapo College of New Jersey’s H-Wing Auditorium\, 505 Ramapo Valley Road\, Mahwah\, New Jersey. \nThis exciting event honors Mahwah’s own legendary innovator and music icon\, Les Paul\, whose groundbreaking inventions and artistry forever changed the landscape of music. The concert will feature three dynamic acts\, DnA\, Ed Laub Quartet\, and Tom and Sandy Doyle\, celebrating Les Paul’s enduring legacy. \nnA (Dani Zanoni and Alex Kerssen): This acoustic duo from North Jersey delivers heartfelt performances blending vocals and acoustic guitar with hits from the ‘60s to today\, alongside original songs by Dani. DnA brings a fresh\, contemporary vibe to the celebration of Les Paul’s timeless influence. \nEd Laub Quartet: A respected local talent\, Ed Laub brings smooth vocals and masterful 7-string guitar work to the stage. Known for his work alongside jazz great Bucky Pizzarelli\, Laub offers interpretations of the Great American Songbook and Brazilian classics\, carrying the torch of the jazz guitar tradition Les Paul helped to define. Joining him will be Jerry Vezza on piano\, Hal Slapin on bass\, and John Vourtsis on the drums. \nTom and Sandy Doyle: Get an intimate look at Les Paul’s life and legacy through this unique tribute by Tom Doyle\, Les Paul’s right-hand man of over 45 years\, and his wife and stage partner\, Sandy Doyle. Combining captivating storytelling\, virtuosic guitar work\, and vocal harmonies reminiscent of Mary Ford\, the Doyles deliver a tribute that’s part concert\, part living history. Tom shares firsthand tales and music from his decades with Les\, offering fans a rare peek behind the scenes of one of music’s greatest legends. \nRegistration is required for this event\, and open now. Reserve your spot today at www.mahwahmusuem.org  or https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/les-pauls-110th-birthday-celebration-tribute-concert. \nTickets are $30 per person\, and $24 for Mahwah Museum members with discount code. Not sure you’re a member? Contact mahwahmuseum@gmail.com to find out.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/mahwah-museum-hosts-les-pauls-110th-birthday-celebration-tribute-concert/
LOCATION:Ramapo College\, 525 Ramapo Valley Rd\, Mahwah\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Humanities Forward: Creating Community in Times of Crisis (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 of the humanities\, funding\, and how NJCH can continue to support critical humanities work in New Jersey. \nGatherings will be held in locations across the state during spring\, with a purpose to set aside space and time to share information\, listen\, and brainstorm about ways to overcome the current challenges posed by the gutting of the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nWe’ll also help answer your questions on what has happened in the past few weeks and the current state of funding for the state. \nThis event will be held at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit to be most convenient for individuals in the North Jersey region. Please RSVP via the form below to help with planning and to receive relevant event communications. \nFor more information about the gatherings\, please contact Gigi Naglak at gnaglak@njhumanities.org.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/humanities-forward-north-jersey/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center of New Jersey\, 68 Elm St\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T153000
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SUMMARY:The New Jersey Tomato: From Cherry to Beefsteak with Judith Krall-Russo
DESCRIPTION:NJCH grantee the Mahwah Museum will host “The New Jersey Tomato: From Cherry to Beefsteak with Judith Krall-Russo” on June 1.  \nFind out when New Jersey was known for its tomato packing industry and what happened to that industry. Did you know that tomatoes were considered poisonous at one time\, and it was a New Jersey resident who decided to prove everyone wrong? Learn about heirloom varieties\, modern hybrids and the folklore attached to this fruit. \nAbout the speaker: \nJudith Krall–Russo has enjoyed a lifelong love of foods\, especially embracing the rich agriculture of her home state – New Jersey. Also a tea expert and historian\, she has earned certifications as a Tea Specialist by The Tea School in Pomfret\, Connecticut and The Specialty Tea Institute of New York.  \nTickets are required for this event\, and open now. Tickets can be purchased at https://go.evvnt.com/3038789-0 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.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/the-new-jersey-tomato-from-cherry-to-beefsteak-with-judith-krall-russo/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 200 Franklin Tpke\, Mahwah\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T193000
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SUMMARY:A Novel in 500 Words: Explore the Challenging and Wonderful World of Writing for Children with Jenna Beatrice
DESCRIPTION:NJCH grantee the Mahwah Museum will host “A Novel in 500 Words: Explore the Challenging and Wonderful World of Writing for Children with Jenna Beatrice.” Beatrice will discuss her road to becoming an author of children’s books\, the nature of writing for children\, and how to get books published in today’s environment. \nThe event will be held Thursday\, May 29\, 2025\, 7:30-9:00 pm at the museum. \nAbout the speaker:\nJenna Beatrice is a children’s author\, lawyer\, and mother. Jenna\, a graduate of Mahwah High School\, earned a degree in literature and creative writing from Barnard College\, Columbia University\, and received her law degree from Fordham University School of Law. \nJenna’s debut picture book The Loud Librarian (Atheneum/Simon & Schuster)\, was voted by students across the United States for the Children’s Book Council’s 2024 Favorites Award; named to Mrs. Laura Bush’s 2023 Summer Reading List; selected for the 2024 Redbud Read-Aloud Book Award Masterlist; and featured in The Washington Post. Jenna’s latest picture book\, Annabelle and the Spaghetti-Confetti Surprise (Two Lions)\, was released this year. Any necessary information will be sent to the email you provide. \nNo physical ticket will be required or distributed.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/a-novel-in-500-words-explore-the-challenging-and-wonderful-world-of-writing-for-children-with-jenna-beatrice/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 200 Franklin Tpke\, Mahwah\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
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SUMMARY:Humanities Forward: Creating Community in Times of Crisis (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 of the humanities\, funding\, and how NJCH can continue to support critical humanities work in New Jersey. \nGatherings will be held in locations across the state during spring\, with a purpose to set aside space and time to share information\, listen\, and brainstorm about ways to overcome the current challenges posed by the gutting of the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nWe’ll also help answer your questions on what has happened in the past few weeks and the current state of funding for the state. \nThis event will be held virtually and is open to all. Please RSVP via the form below to be notified of the Zoom access information. \nFor more information about the gatherings\, please contact Gigi Naglak at gnaglak@njhumanities.org.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/humanities-forward-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Jersey Council for the Humanities":MAILTO:info@njhumanities.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81279844493
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250506T165018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T165043Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Revolutionary New Jersey Symposium
DESCRIPTION:As the United States inches ever closer to the semiquincentennial in 2026\, this entirely FREE event will feature eleven of the best New Jersey historians and educators as they present new research into how to teach our state’s role in the Revolutionary Era. This is the perfect event for teachers of any level and historians to hear new ideas about how they can spread New Jersey’s history.    \nThe symposium will begin at 9:00 AM on Friday\, May 23\, 2025\, at the Mays Landing Campus at the Walter E. Edge Theater and will bring together historians\, educators\, historical societies and anyone looking to learn. A FREE LUNCH will be provided to all attendees that come to promote New Jersey’s history. \nPlease RSVP early: \n·  Date & Location: 8:30AM on Friday\, May 23\, 2025 | Walter E. Edge Theater\, Atlantic Cape’s Cape Mays Landing Campus \n·  Learn more about the event: www.atlanticcape.edu/revolutionarysymposium \n·  RSVP by clicking here: RSVP Form – There will be lunch available for attendees. Please let us know if you have any food allergies!
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/teaching-revolutionary-new-jersey-symposium/
LOCATION:Walter E. Edge Theater\, 5100 Blackhorse Pike\, Mays Landing\, NJ\, 08330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships,Supporting Community Colleges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250424T211629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T145946Z
UID:10000346-1747821600-1747828800@njhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Humanities Forward: Creating Community in Times of Crisis (South 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 of the humanities\, funding\, and how NJCH can continue to support critical humanities work in New Jersey. \nGatherings will be held in locations across the state during spring\, with a purpose to set aside space and time to share information\, listen\, and brainstorm about ways to overcome the current challenges posed by the gutting of the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nWe’ll also help answer your questions on what has happened in the past few weeks and the current state of funding for the state. \nThis event will be held to be most convenient for individuals in the South Jersey region. The South Jersey meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon in Roosevelt Hall\, Room 102 at the Blackwood Campus of Camden Community College\, 200 College Drive\, Blackwood\, NJ. \nLocation and Parking\nPlease see this Blackwood Campus map. \nRoosevelt 102 is in Building #6. Attendees should park in Lot 5\, enter the building’s front entrance\, and stop at the front desk to be directed to the meeting room. \nRSVP\nPlease RSVP via the form below to save your seat and ensure you receive relevant communications about the event. \nFor more information about the gatherings\, please contact Gigi Naglak at gnaglak@njhumanities.org.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/humanities-forward-south-jersey/
LOCATION:Camden Community College – Blackwood Campus\, 200 College Dr\, Blackwood\, NJ\, 08012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings
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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:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250506T164221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T164221Z
UID:10000349-1747573200-1747576800@njhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Private Spaces\, Public History Interpreting Labor and Migration at Historic Homes and Sites in New Jersey Trenton\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:The Trent House Association will host a talk by Professor Andy Urban on the interpretation of labor and immigration at historic sites. This free talk will be given on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025\, at 1 pm in the Trent House Visitor Center\, located at 15 Market Street\, Trenton\, New Jersey. Pre-registration is encouraged at https://tinyurl.com/TalkMay18. Free parking is available behind the property off William Trent Place. \nFull information can be found on the 1719 William Trent House website.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/private-spaces-public-history-interpreting-labor-and-migration-at-historic-homes-and-sites-in-new-jersey-trenton-nj/
LOCATION:William Trent House Museum\, 15 Market Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trent House Association":MAILTO:trenthouseassociation@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T070000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250409T190837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T190837Z
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SUMMARY:Tour de Elizabeth 2025
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Council for the Humanities is proud to sponsor the 2025 Tour de Elizabeth bike race. \nJoin Mayor Chris Bollwage and Groundwork Elizabeth on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025\, for the 22st Annual Tour de Elizabeth. The 15-mile recreational ride welcomes everyone and is hosted by the City of Elizabeth\, Groundwork Elizabeth\, Union County Board of County Commissioners HEART grant program\, the Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce\, Elizabeth Tourism\, Elizabeth Avenue Partnership\, Historic Midtown SID\, and a host of partners and friends \nWhether you’re looking for new ways to experience the outdoors\, entering the race as an expert cyclist\, or trying the route as a beginner\, the Tour de Elizabeth offers heart-pumping fun for bikers of all ages…No bike? No problem! Rentals on-site are available. \nFind full information at https://www.goelizabethnj.com/events/festivals/tour-de-elizabeth/. \nRegistration\n\nPre-register at https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-elizabeth. ($25)\nAll riders are requested to arrive early and must sign in on the day of the event (Registration Start Time: 7:00 AM)\nRide Start Time: 9:00 AM (sharp!)\nIf you need a bicycle and helmet for the Tour\, the event organizers are teaming up with Unlimited Biking\, who will be at the site. Click here for information.\nFirst 500 pre-registered participants receive complimentary t-shirt.\nHELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Bicycles equipped with training wheels are NOT permitted. No scooters.\n\nLocation\n\nStart and Finish at Elizabeth’s City Hall\, 50 Winfield Scott Plaza\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07201\nFree parking is available\, or you can ride your bike to the event.\nStay around afterwards for our raffles\, and then grab a bite to eat at one of our many restaurants in the area.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/tour-de-elizabeth-2025/
LOCATION:Elizabeth City Hall\, 50 Winfield Scott Plaza\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groundwork Elizabeth":MAILTO:elizabethnj@groundworkusa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250509T180501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T181931Z
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SUMMARY:The Moving Architects Crane House & Historic YWCA Work-in-Progress Community Showing
DESCRIPTION:Join The Moving Architects dance company for a special work-in-progress showing featuring their NJCH grant-funded Crane House & Historic YWCA Performance Project! The event will include a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the project’s choreography and development\, with historical insight from Montclair History Center Executive Director Angelica Diggs and TMA Artistic Director Erin Carlisle Norton.  The event will also feature a new dance film premiere and a performance by local community dancers from TMA’s Performance Workshops. Drinks\, wine\, and snacks will be available for purchase to support the project. \nThe event will be held in the Assembly Room of Union Congregational Church in Montclair. On-street parking is available. \nTickets\nTickets are $20 General Admission\, free for kids 10 & Under \nPurchase tickets and find more information \nComplete Project\nThe main event is scheduled for September 20. Learn more about the main project
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/the-moving-architects-crane-house-historic-ywca-work-in-progress-community-showing/
LOCATION:Union Congregational Church\, Montclair\, 176 Cooper Avenue\, Montclair\, 07043\, 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:20250516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250424T210330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T171703Z
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SUMMARY:Humanities Forward: Creating Community in Times of Crisis (Central 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 of the humanities\, funding\, and how NJCH can continue to support critical humanities work in New Jersey. \nGatherings will be held in locations across the state during spring\, with a purpose to set aside space and time to share information\, listen\, and brainstorm about ways to overcome the current challenges posed by the gutting of the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nWe’ll also help answer your questions on what has happened in the past few weeks and the current state of funding for the state. \nThis event\, held at the Trent House Museum\, is offered to be most convenient for individuals in the Central Jersey region. Please RSVP via the form below to help with planning and to ensure you receive relevant communications regarding the event. \nFor more information about the gatherings\, please contact Gigi Naglak at gnaglak@njhumanities.org.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/humanities-forward-central-jersey/
LOCATION:William Trent House Museum\, 15 Market Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings
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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:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250324T155124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T182727Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Filipino Cooking
DESCRIPTION: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. \n— \nCelebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Chef Maricel Gentile! \nJoin us for a special cooking demonstration and cultural talk with Chef Maricel Gentile in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Chef Maricel will showcase the art of making pancit\, a beloved Filipino noodle dish that holds deep cultural significance. She will share insights into what makes Filipino cuisine unique\, why pancit is central to Filipino food culture\, and the traditions that bring people together around the table. \nAttendees will not only learn how to prepare this iconic dish but will also get to sample authentic Filipino pancit\, freshly made by Chef Maricel. \nAbout Chef Maricel Gentile \nChef Maricel Gentile is the chef and owner of Maricel’s Kitchen in East Brunswick\, NJ\, a culinary destination specializing in Filipino and Asian cuisines. Known for her engaging cooking classes and Chef’s Table dinners\, she has been featured on Food Network\, PBS\, and Hulu\, serves as a Chef Ambassador for K-Seafood\, and is a cookbook author with her newly released Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook. Born and raised in Manila\, Maricel’s passion for food was nurtured in her Lola’s kitchen\, and she has made it her mission to share the flavors\, stories\, and traditions of Filipino cuisine with the world. \nThis event is part of our 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. \nRegistration through the library is required at https://piscataway.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=food%20for%20thought.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-filipino-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:20250503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250227T220233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T220233Z
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SUMMARY:Cudjo Banquante Bus Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join NJCH grantee the Newark History Society on a fun-filled bus tour exploring the historic sites and stories of Cudjo Banquante. The free bus tours will be offered at three times as part of week of activities commemorating the life and legacy of Cudjo Banquante. \n\nFriday\, May 2 at 10:00 AM\nFriday\, May 2 at 2:00 PM\nSaturday\, May 3 at 2:30 PM\n\nTours will start and end at the  at the Greater Newark Conservancy. Tickets are required and can be obtained for free through Eventbrite. \nBanquante was an enslaved man who served as a soldier in the American Revolution and became Newark’s first documented Black businessman. Learn more about the project at https://www.newarkhistorysociety.org/honoring-cudjo-banquante/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cudjo-banquante-bus-tours-3/
LOCATION:Greater Newark Conservancy\, 32 Prince Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250205T163853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T164556Z
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SUMMARY:NJ History Day State Contest at William Paterson University
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey History Day program is an affiliate of National History Day (NHD)\, started in 1974 to promote the teaching and learning of history. Students create original historical projects on topics of their choosing\, inspiring them with a lifelong passion for research and learning. This year\, students are researching topics based on the theme “Rights and Responsibilities in History.” \nDuring the contests\, students present their research in one of five categories: Exhibits\, Performances\, Documentaries\, Websites\, and Papers. Students whose entries are ranked highest by judges at Regional Events advance to the State History Day competition at William Paterson University on Saturday\, May 3\, 2025. \nClick here for more information on NJ History Day \nSeeking Volunteer Judges\nNJHD is seeking volunteer judges for the contest. As a judge\, you and your teammates will help evaluate student entries based on their historical quality and presentation. \nHistory Day judging takes place at each Regional and State contest. Judges can serve at just one contest\, or as many as you like. The judges’ day runs from about 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM\, and includes an orientation\, review of 6-8 student projects\, and time to confer and share responses. Breakfast and lunch are provided. For educators in practice\, up to 5 Professional Development units are awarded. \nMore information is available in this registration guide for judges \nTo volunteer\, please register online through directly on our contest websites\, linked below. Please complete a separate registration for each contest you want to join. A few weeks before each contest\, we will be in touch about training opportunities and logistics for your event(s). After you’ve signed up\, please share this invitation with friends and colleagues! \n\nSaturday\, February 22\, 2025: Regional Contest at Rutgers-Camden University\nRegister here: https://nj-rcrc.nhd.org/\nSaturday\, March 8\, 2025: Regional Contest at Monmouth University\nRegister here: https://nj-mrc.nhd.org/\nSunday\, March 16\, 2025: Regional Contest at St. Elizabeth University\nRegister here: https://nj-sterc.nhd.org/\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025: State Contest at William Paterson University\nRegister here: https://nj.nhd.org/
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/nj-history-day-state-contest-at-wpu/
LOCATION:William Paterson University\, 300 Pompton Road\, Wayne\, 07470\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Jersey History Day":MAILTO:njhistoryday@wpunj.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250227T220231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T154345Z
UID:10000313-1746194400-1746201600@njhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Cudjo Banquante Bus Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join NJCH grantee the Newark History Society on a fun-filled bus tour exploring the historic sites and stories of Cudjo Banquante. The free bus tours will be offered at three times as part of week of activities commemorating the life and legacy of Cudjo Banquante. \n\nFriday\, May 2 at 10:00 AM\nFriday\, May 2 at 2:00 PM\nSaturday\, May 3 at 2:30 PM\n\nTours will start and end at the  at the Greater Newark Conservancy. Tickets are required and can be obtained for free through Eventbrite. \nBanquante was an enslaved man who served as a soldier in the American Revolution and became Newark’s first documented Black businessman. Learn more about the project at https://www.newarkhistorysociety.org/honoring-cudjo-banquante/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cudjo-banquante-bus-tours-2/
LOCATION:Greater Newark Conservancy\, 32 Prince Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250227T220226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T154321Z
UID:10000312-1746180000-1746187200@njhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Cudjo Banquante Bus Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join NJCH grantee the Newark History Society on a fun-filled bus tour exploring the historic sites and stories of Cudjo Banquante. The free bus tours will be offered at three times as part of week of activities commemorating the life and legacy of Cudjo Banquante. \n\nFriday\, May 2 at 10:00 AM\nFriday\, May 2 at 2:00 PM\nSaturday\, May 3 at 2:30 PM\n\nTours will start and end at the  at the Greater Newark Conservancy. Tickets are required and can be obtained for free through Eventbrite. \nBanquante was an enslaved man who served as a soldier in the American Revolution and became Newark’s first documented Black businessman. Learn more about the project at https://www.newarkhistorysociety.org/honoring-cudjo-banquante/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cudjo-banquante-bus-tours/
LOCATION:Greater Newark Conservancy\, 32 Prince Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250324T175441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T182838Z
UID:10000327-1745762400-1745767800@njhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Endangered Eating - Heirloom Cider Apples
DESCRIPTION: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. \n— \nJoin author Sarah Lohman to hear about her book Endangered Eating\, with a special focus on her heirloom cider apples chapter. Lohman’s research for Endangered Eating brought her to New Jersey’s own Ironbound Farm and Ciderhouse. \nApples have been called the country’s “most endangered food.” Currently\, 86% of apple varieties grown in the US have vanished\, and four out of five are on the brink of extinction. But thanks to the hard cider revival\, rare apples are being saved. In this class\, we’ll cover the history of apples and hard cider in America\, and trace the stories of three revived rare apples. \nThis event is part of our 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. \nRegistration through the library is required at https://piscataway.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=food%20for%20thought.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-endangered-eating-heirloom-cider-apples/
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:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250327T184357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T184500Z
UID:10000339-1745762400-1745762400@njhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Colonial Crossroads in the Old Dutch Garden: African and European Music Meet
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to sponsor a presentation of music of early America at the intersection of Africa and Europe to be held at the the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage on April 27. \nAbout the Event\nCarla Lynne Hall and Jim Keyes will present music of early America at the intersection of Africa and Europe featuring Pinkster\, the Dutch and African Dutch celebration of spring. \nBring your own lawn chairs or blankets for this outdoors springtime concert in the Old Dutch Garden. Imagine the restoration of the Old Dutch Garden as part of Revitalization of Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites “Down the Brook” with the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association and Somerville Environmental Commission. \nThis program is part of a series made possible by the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association with the sponsorship of New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nAdmission is free. Attendees are encouraged to consider bringing a donation of supplies needed for the Food Bank Network of Somerset County: https://www.somersetfoodbank.org/about/give-supplies/. \nAny views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this series 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/colonial-crossroads-in-the-old-dutch-garden-african-and-european-music-meet/
LOCATION:Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites\, 71 Somerset Street\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallace House &amp%3B Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T070005
CREATED:20250410T123045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T123045Z
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SUMMARY:Mahwah Museum Hosts "Introducing Native Plants to Your Garden"
DESCRIPTION:NJCH Grantee the Mahwah Museum is excited to host “Introducing Native Plants to Your Garden” with Chris Kozar. Chris will discuss the value to be found in planting natives in your garden or yard. As climate change continues to affect our area\, native plants are vital to preserving biodiversity. By introducing native plants to your garden\, it becomes part of a collective to nurture and sustain the living landscape for birds and other animals. She will cover the philosophical underpinnings\, as well as specific plants you can use. There will be time for questions. \nAbout Chris Kozar: \nChristine Kozar is a Master Gardener certified by Rutgers Agricultural Extension. A lifelong gardener\, Chris has been part of the Bergen County Master Gardeners since retiring in 2019. After teaching for almost 30 years\, she finds sharing her knowledge of gardening and plants especially rewarding. Chris has given numerous presentations to garden clubs and libraries in Bergen and Essex Counties. \nRegistration is required for this event\, and open now. Reserve your spot today at www.mahwahmusuem.org  or at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/introducing-native-plants-to-your-garden-with-chris-kozar. 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.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/introducing-native-plants/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 200 Franklin Tpke\, Mahwah\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mahwah Museum":MAILTO:programs@mahwahmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:CCM CommUNITY Festival
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to sponsor County College of Morris’s CommUNITY Festival on April 15\, 12:30-1:45 p.m. \nThe free\, open to the public event will celebrate and promote unity and culture within the college community. Some of the Festival highlights include:  \n\nCultural Performances: Dance and music performances.\nFood Tastings: Samples of cuisines from around the world.\nArt Displays: Exhibits featuring works that reflect varied perspectives and experiences.\nInteractive Activities: Opportunities for attendees to engage in hands-on learning about different cultures and traditions.\n\nThe event will be held in the Jack Martin Gymnasium\, located in the college’s HPE Building. Click here for a campus map \nIf you are interested in having a table at the event or would like more information\, please email communityfestival@ccm.edu. Find event information at https://www.ccm.edu/events/ccm-community-festival/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/ccm-community-festival/
LOCATION:County College of Morris\, 214 Center Grove Road\, Randolph\, NJ\, 07869\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Book Discussion - Eight Flavors\, Endangered Eating
DESCRIPTION: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. \n— \nJoin Library staff to discuss Sarah Lohman’s works\, Eight Flavors and Endangered Eating. Feel free to read one book\, or both books – finishing the book is not required to join the conversation! Sarah Lohman will be visiting Piscataway Public Library at the end of April\, offering a workshop on recipe writing and a book talk and signing focused on her more recent book\, Endangered Eating. \nEight Flavors: The United States boasts a culturally and ethnically diverse population that makes for a continually changing culinary landscape. But a young historical gastronomist named Sarah Lohman discovered that American food is united by eight flavors: black pepper\, vanilla\, curry powder\, chili powder\, soy sauce\, garlic\, MSG\, and Sriracha. \nIn “a unique and surprising view of American history…richly researched\, intriguing\, and elegantly written” (The Atlantic)\, Lohman sets out to explore how these influential ingredients made their way to the American table. \nEndangered Eating: In Endangered Eating\, Lohman draws inspiration from the Ark of Taste\, a list compiled by Slow Food International that catalogues important regional foods. Lohman travels the country learning about the distinct ingredients at risk of being lost. Readers follow Lohman to Hawaii\, as she walks alongside farmers to learn the stories behind heirloom sugarcane. In the Navajo Nation\, she assists in the traditional butchering of a Navajo Churro ram. Lohman heads to the Upper Midwest\, to harvest wild rice; to the Pacific Northwest\, to spend a day wild salmon reef net fishing; to the Gulf Coast\, to devour gumbo made thick and green with filé powder; and to the Lowcountry of South Carolina\, to taste America’s oldest peanut—long thought to be extinct. \nLohman learns from those who love these rare ingredients: shepherds\, fishers\, and farmers; scientists\, historians\, and activists. And she tries her hand at raising these crops and preparing these dishes. Each chapter includes two recipes\, so readers can be a part of saving these ingredients by purchasing and preparing them. \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. \nRegistration through the library is required at https://piscataway.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=food%20for%20thought.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-book-discussion-eight-flavors-endangered-eating/
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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