Cudjo Banquante Bus Tours

Greater Newark Conservancy 32 Prince Street, Newark, NJ, United States

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 Banquante's life and legacy.

Food for Thought: Filipino Cooking

Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library's "Food for Thought," a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. This event features a special cooking demonstration and cultural talk with Chef Maricel Gentile in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Tour de Elizabeth 2025

Elizabeth City Hall 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

NJCH is proud to sponsor the Annual Tour de Elizabeth, a 15-mile bicycle tour that explores the diverse cultural communities of New Jersey's 4th-largest city, featuring a variety of contemporary and historical landmarks that showcase Elizabeth’s rich history, art, and culture.

Teaching Revolutionary New Jersey Symposium

Walter E. Edge Theater 5100 Blackhorse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ, United States

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, NJCH is proud to sponsor a free event featuring 11 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.

A Novel in 500 Words: Explore the Challenging and Wonderful World of Writing for Children with Jenna Beatrice

Mahwah Museum 200 Franklin Tpke, Mahwah, NJ, United States

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.