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SUMMARY:NJ History Day Regional Contest at Rutgers University-Camden
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-University Camden\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-regional-contest-at-rutgers-camden/
LOCATION:Rutgers University-Camden\, 326 Penn St\, Camden\, NJ\, 08102\, United States
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SUMMARY:"The Price of Silence" Film Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:NJCH has proudly supported the development of the NJ PBS documentary series The Price of Silence\, which explores the roots of slavery\, with multiple grant awards. \nPart three of the series will premiere on on NJ PBS at 8 p.m. on February 19. \nThe filmmakers also will hold a special screening and discussion of the series\, including the new installment\, on February 22 at Montclair Public Library. The discussion will feature filmmaker Ridgeley Hutchinson and Linda Caldwell Epps\, a founding partner of the Sankofa Collaborative and a historical consultant on the film. \nAbout the film \nNew Jersey\, the Garden State\, is known for its produce\, but not for the enslaved people who tilled the soil. In this three-part documentary series\, which was originally created for and broadcast on NJ PBS\, descendants and historians tell their stories and why it was the last northern state to end the institution of slavery\, and how NJ’s history affected those who came here in the Great Migration. Each episode is 28 minutes long\, and there will be a 5-minute intermission after the second episode. \nThe Price of Silence is a Public Media Initiative through The WNET Group. \nThis program is co-presented by the Montclair NAACP\, the Montclair History Center\, the Friends of Howe House\, the UU Undoing Racism Team\, and the League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area. \nRegistration \nThe event is free to attend\, but registration is required through Montclair Public Library’s Adult School. \nClick here to register
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/the-price-of-silence-film-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Montclair Public Library\, Main Library\, 50 South Fullerton Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Black Music Festival Lecture at Rider University
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is a proud sponsor of two lectures occurring as part of Westminster Choir College’s third annual Celebration of Black Music festival. The event is a vibrant celebration of African American choral traditions\, featuring powerful concerts\, enlightening lectures\, and captivating recitals. \n\nTuesday\, March 4th 1:10 PM: Lecture: Music and Social Justice with Dr. Felicia Barber (Location: The Mike and Patti Hennessy Science and Technology Center Room 102)\nSaturday\, March 9th 7:30 PM: Songs for the Journey With a Pre-concert talk with Rosephanye Powell and Vinroy D. Brown Jr. beginning at 7 p.m. (Location: Yvonne Theater)\n\nPlease click here for full information about the lectures as well as the full schedule of events\, ticketing\, locations\, and more at https://www.rider.edu/about/events/celebration-black-music. \n  \n 
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/black-music-festival-lecture-at-rider-university/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Rider University\, 2083 Lawrenceville Road\, Lawrenceville\, NJ\, NJ 08648\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships
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SUMMARY:Outside the Wire: Writing Grief — Public Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Writers House at Rutgers University-Camden will host an in-person panel for veterans\, family members\, and the public highlighting the narratives and experiences of American veterans throughout the country’s history of conflict. The event is supported by an NJCH grant. \nABOUT THE PANEL \nOutside the Wire is a multi-format humanities project that highlights the narratives and experiences of American veterans throughout the country’s history of conflict. This year’s panel—featuring veterans\, writers\, and scholars whose work intersects with issues of concern to veterans and service members—will explore the diverse ways veterans\, active duty service members\, and their families have responded to and been impacted by grief. How have veterans written about grief throughout history? How has the pandemic shifted the ways veterans write or discuss grief? What does it mean to write about one’s grief or trauma with an audience in mind? In this panel\, we’ll be discussing the ways grief appears in and shapes each panelist’s work. From the violence of the battlefield\, to the aftermath of war\, to the outcome disparities of the G.I. Bill\, to grieving the person one used to be before their service\, the patterns of individualized and structural loss and grief in the armed forces have sometimes echoed and sometimes diverged from the conversation about grief in American society as a whole. \nABOUT THE PANELISTS \nCharlotte Kiechel is a historian of modern Europe and decolonization. She is a Fellow of the American Council of Learned Societies (2024-2025) and Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Previously\, she was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Williams College. Kiechel is currently finishing her first book\, Genocide’s Shadow: Holocaust Memory at the End of Empire. Her research has appeared in Humanity\, Journal of Genocide Research\, and the Journal of the History of International Law. She received her PhD in history from Yale University. \nDr. Juanita Kirton is published in several anthologies\, including AVOW (American Veteran Association for Women Magazine)\, A Journal of Hope and Healing\, Caribbean Writer\, Chester H. Jones Literary Journal\, Narrative\, Veterans Voices\, and elsewhere. Juanita’s poetry manuscript\, Letters to my Father\, was accepted for publication by Finishing Line Press\, 2020\, and her work can also be found in Inner Journey. Her poem Fall Skates won second prize in the Dream Quest One Writing Contest\, 2020. She is the recipient of the Baker Veterans Writing Scholarship\, 2018 to attend the Longleaf Writers Conference in Seaside Florida. She won the Sisters in Script self-publishing grant\, 1999 and her Peace Haiku was selected for Peace Mural in Philadelphia. Juanita is a member of Women Who Write\, Inc.\, International Women’s Writing Guild and Women Reading Aloud workshop series. She served on editorial staff for Clockhouse Literary Journal and as a teaching artist with Crossing Point Arts (Arts for survivors of human trafficking). Dr. Kirton served fourteen years in the U.S. Army and enjoys touring the US on her motorcycle. She lives in North East PA with her spouse. \nAdam Straus is a Marine veteran. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Iowa Review\, The Missouri Review\, The Los Angeles Review of Books\, HAD\, Best Small Fictions 2024\, and elsewhere. Adam holds an MFA from Rutgers-Camden. \nJulie Zavage completed a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017. Since then\, Julie has been providing individual\, group\, and family psychotherapy to adults and adolescents with many types of mood and substance use disorders. Before graduate school\, Julie worked in a VA medical center with veterans with PTSD and other mental health challenges\, and served for 5 years in the U.S. Army. \nThis panel will be held in-person in the Rutgers-Camden Campus Center\, South ABC Conference Room. The location is accessible via an elevator. The event is free\, and tickets can be reserved via Eventbrite.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/outside-the-wire-writing-grief-public-panel/
LOCATION:Rutgers University–Camden\, 303 Cooper Street\, Camden\, NJ\, 08102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Mahwah Museum Hosts "The Irish in New Jersey" with Alan Delozier
DESCRIPTION:The deep and multi-faceted contributions of the Hibernian community in New Jersey over the last few centuries have made a tremendous impact on the development of the Garden State. From farming progress to improving the transportation routes to building the towns and cities from Cape May to High Point\, the influence of those with Irish ties have also made their lasting mark in the Arts\, Athletics\, Business\, Medicine\, Politics\, and all aspects of Irish-centered society statewide. \nAbout the speaker: Alan Delozier\, Humanities Librarian at Seton Hall University. Holds a Doctorate in Irish Studies from Drew University and a Certificate in Genealogy and Local Studies at Limerick University. \nRegistration is now open. Tickets can be purchased online through the museum here. \nAny necessary information will be sent to the email you provide. \nNo physical ticket will be required or distributed. \nMuseum admission: \nMembers: Free with discount code\nNon-Members: $5 \nThe Mahwah Museum is a recipient of NJCH grant funding.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/mahwah-museum-hosts-the-irish-in-new-jersey-with-alan-delozier/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 200 Franklin Tpke\, Mahwah\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:NJ History Day Regional Contest at Monmouth 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-regional-contest-at-monmouth-university/
LOCATION:Monmouth University\, 400 Cedar Avenue\, West Long Branch\, 07764\, United States
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SUMMARY:Black Music Festival Lecture at Rider University
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is a proud sponsor of two lectures occurring as part of Westminster Choir College’s third annual Celebration of Black Music festival. The event is a vibrant celebration of African American choral traditions\, featuring powerful concerts\, enlightening lectures\, and captivating recitals. \n\nTuesday\, March 4th 1:10 PM: Lecture: Music and Social Justice with Dr. Felicia Barber (Location: The Mike and Patti Hennessy Science and Technology Center Room 102)\nSaturday\, March 9th 7:30 PM: Songs for the Journey With a Pre-concert talk with Rosephanye Powell and Vinroy D. Brown Jr. beginning at 7 p.m. (Location: Yvonne Theater)\n\nPlease click here for full information about the lectures as well as the full schedule of events\, ticketing\, locations\, and more at https://www.rider.edu/about/events/celebration-black-music. \n  \n 
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/black-music-festival-lecture-at-rider-university/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Rider University\, 2083 Lawrenceville Road\, Lawrenceville\, NJ\, NJ 08648\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting\, Oral History Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Council for the Humanities hosts quarterly meetings of the community of practice for oral historians and community storytellers. These virtual sessions will be provided as a platform for oral historians and community storytellers to share their experiences\, build a collective knowledge base for learning from each other’s practices\, and connect with each other and NJCH. Through discussions moderated by the group facilitators and NJCH staff\, the sessions will provide an opportunity to network with other New Jersey oral historians and community storytellers\, share challenges and successes of working in the state\, and discuss what oral history and community storytelling could look like as we move into the future. \nThe past several decades have seen the rapid growth of oral history from a subfield of traditional history into one of the most publicly-visible and prominent methods of public historical practice\, a practice which is continually evolving as technology changes. For our first group meeting of the year\, group facilitators will invite participants to share their experiences and knowledge to collectively explore the newness of oral history from multiple perspectives\, with special focus on the question: Why does oral history constantly feel new\, even to practitioners who’ve been doing it for a long time? \nIf you require accessibility services\, please contact Sylvester Cruz\, NJCH Grants and Partnerships Coordinator: scruz@njhumanities.org. The deadline to request accessibility services is February 28. Please RSVP using the Zoom link below. \nJoining the COP: If you are interested in joining one of NJCH’s Communities of Practice\, please complete the COP Interest Form at https://njhumanities.org/programs/in-the-weeds/#cop. \nVirtual registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RbW04DOnRyqRMhkc4WqQAQ
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/virtual-meeting-oral-history-community-of-practice/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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LOCATION:https://njhumanities.org/event/virtual-meeting-oral-history-community-of-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T170000
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SUMMARY:Rosalogues Storytelling Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a day full of captivating stories and exciting tales at the Rosalogues Storytelling Festival\, which is being presented in part with grant funding from NJCH. \nEvent Information\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening where voices rise\, stories unfold\, and resilience shines. The Rosalogues Storytelling Festival is more than an event—it’s a movement\, a space where powerful people share powerful stories. \nFor the past three months\, our participants have embarked on a transformative journey—engaging in oral history interviews\, forging deep connections\, and uncovering the power of self-expression. Guided by dedicated facilitators\, artists and community\, they have crafted personal narratives in their native languages\, exploring their paths from silence to safety to self-discovery. \nNow\, in this one-of-a-kind story slam\, they take the stage to share their truths—stories of survival\, connection\, and triumph. This is your invitation to witness their courage\, celebrate their voices\, and be part of a night filled with inspiration\, authenticity\, and diverse storytelling. \nTickets are free\, but your presence is priceless. RSVP now to secure your spot and be part of this powerful storytelling experience. While admission is free\, donations are warmly welcomed—a suggested contribution of $5 goes a long way in supporting this initiative. \nKnow someone who would love this event? Spread the word! Feel free to share this invitation with friends\, family\, and anyone who might be interested. Your support helps amplify these incredible stories. Thank you! \nThe Rosalogues Storytelling Festival is powered by Fireworx\, with additional support from The New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/rosalogues-storytelling-festival/
LOCATION:Saint Elizabeth University\, 2 Convent Road\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Mahwah Museum Presents "Jane Addams and the Women of Hull-House"
DESCRIPTION:The Mahwah Museum presents “Jane Addams and the Women of Hull-House\,” a lecture led by Cathy Moran Hajo. Jane Addams (1860-1935) was one of the foremost women in America at the turn of the 20th Century. From her base at Hull-House in Chicago\, Addams gathered a team of college-educated women to tackle the problems that faced America: child labor\, immigrant’s rights\, woman suffrage\, and fair labor conditions. Some of the other women who worked out of Hull-House included Florence Kelley\, Alice Hamilton\, Julia Lathrop\, and Grace and Edith Abbott. \nHull-House was more than a residence. It was an incubator for progressive activism. Join us in a celebration of Women’s History Month learning about the difference that women have made to better society. \nAbout Cathy Moran Hajo \nDr. Cathy Moran Hajo is the Vice-President and Archives Director of the Mahwah Museum\, and the Director of the Jane Addams Papers Project at Ramapo College. She holds a Ph.D. from New York University. \nRegistration is required for this event\, and open now. Reserve your spot today at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/jane-addams-and-the-women-of-hull-house-with-cathy-moran-hajo. Tickets are $5/person for non-members 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 a recipient of NJCH grant funding.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/mahwah-museum-presents-jane-addams-and-the-women-of-hull-house/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 200 Franklin Tpke\, Mahwah\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:NJ History Day Regional Contest at St. Elizabeth 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-regional-contest-at-st-elizabeth-university/
LOCATION:St. Elizabeth University\, Convent Road\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960-6989\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seton Hall Lecture: "Ella Triunfa: Lt. Col. Marisol Chalas"
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is a proud sponsor of Seton Hall University’s upcoming Ella Triunfa event featuring guest speaker Lt. Col. Marisol Chalas\, the first Latina National Guard Black Hawk pilot. \nFrequently cited by the Smithsonian\, Chalas became a pilot when women made up a nominal percent of candidates and Latinas were nonexistent. \nRegistration is recommended as seating is limited. Please register through the Seton Hall website. The event will also be accessible via livestream\, for those unable to attend in-person. Watch the livestream\, beginning at 6:30 p.m. \nAbout Lt. Col. Marisol Chalas LTC(P) \nMarisol A. Chalas\, originally from Bani\, Dominican Republic\, began her military career in 1990 as an enlisted Soldier and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 2001. She has extensive operational and strategic experience at various levels\, including Division\, Corps\, COCOM and HQDA. Her international assignments include serving as Battle Captain and Platoon Leader during Operation Iraqi Freedom\, Aviation Liaison in the Dominican Republic\, and as an Exchange Officer with the Canadian Forces. \nHer military education includes courses at the U.S. Army War College\, Georgia Military Institute\, and The Institute of World Politics. She holds degrees in Marine Engineering\, Business Administration\, Legislative Affairs\, and Strategic Studies. LTC(P) Chalas is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. \nIn addition to her military service\, she has an extensive corporate career\, holding senior roles at GE and Booz Allen Hamilton. Her awards include the Meritorious Service Medal\, Army Air Medal\, and the Propeller Club Port of Boston Academic Award. \nLTC(P) Chalas was named Maritime Person of the Year in 2016 and received the USCIS Outstanding American by Choice Award in 2017. LTC(P) Chalas has held key legislative positions\, including Legislative Fellow for Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Army Congressional Budget Liaison. She recently completed a successful Garrison Command in 2024.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/seton-hall-lecture-ella-triunfa-lt-col-marisol-chalas/
LOCATION:Bethany Hall
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250303T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T132927Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting\, Community Colleges Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Council for the Humanities hosts quarterly meetings of the Community of Practice for community college faculty and administrators. These virtual sessions will be provided as a statewide platform for community college professionals to share their experiences\, build a collective knowledge base for learning from each other’s practices\, and connect with each other and NJCH. Through discussions moderated by the group facilitators and NJCH staff\, the sessions will provide an opportunity to network with other New Jersey community college faculty and administrators\, share challenges and successes of teaching and working in this space\, and discuss the place of the humanities at two-year degree-granting institutions as we move into the future. \nAt this first meeting of the community of practice in 2025\, we will be joined by Professors Stephanie Gomes (Communication and Creative & Performing Arts Division\, Rowan College of South Jersey) and Daniel Sheehan (Visual and Performing Arts Department\, Bergen Community College)\, who will offer short presentations about their experiences as participants in Princeton’s Community College Faculty Program\, particularly around how this opportunity for continuing education and professional development has reshaped their practice as professors and teachers. Following the presentation\, our group facilitators will invite participants and attendees to participate in a collaborative discussion about the enduring value of continuing education and professional development for community college faculty and administrators. The meeting will not be recorded\, but the meeting minutes will be distributed to all meeting registrants. \nIf you require accessibility services\, please contact Sylvester Cruz\, NJCH Grants and Partnerships Coordinator: scruz@njhumanities.org. \nTo access the meeting\, please join via this Zoom link here. \nRSVP\nPlease RSVP using the form below. \nTo join the COP\, please complete the COP registration form at https://njhumanities.org/programs/in-the-weeds/#cop.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/virtual-meeting-community-colleges-community-of-practice/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85173204887
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250212T195851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T200101Z
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SUMMARY:Mahwah Museum Presents "A Cradle of the National Pastime: New Jersey Baseball 1855-1880" with John Zinn
DESCRIPTION:The Mahwah Museum presents “A Cradle of the National Pastime: New Jersey Baseball 1855-1880” a lecture led by John Zinn. Contrary to the popular myth\, Abner Doubleday did not invent baseball in Cooperstown\, New York.  The story of the early game is more complicated\, but also more interesting. \nThe program will discuss how organized baseball got started and the important role that New Jersey played in the game’s early days. This will include a description of what an 1860’s baseball game was like and the differences from the modern game. \nAbout John Zinn \nJohn Zinn is an independent historian with a special interest in the history of baseball.  John is the author of five books including three about the Brooklyn Dodgers. He also writes a blog on baseball history titled A Manly Pastime. John is the scorekeeper for the Flemington Neshanock vintage baseball team. \nRegistration \nRegistration is required for this event\, and open now. Reserve your spot today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-cradle-of-the-national-pastime-new-jersey-baseball-1855-1880-with-john-zinn. \nTickets are $5/person for non-members 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. \nThe Mahwah Museum is a recipient of NJCH grant funding.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/mahwah-museum-presents-a-cradle-of-the-national-pastime-new-jersey-baseball-1855-1880-with-john-zinn/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 200 Franklin Tpke\, Mahwah\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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GEO:41.094348;-74.145181
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250303T192118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T190154Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meeting\, Books & Reading Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the New Jersey Council for the Humanities will begin to host quarterly meetings of a community of practice for librarians\, family and ESL literacy educators\, and book lovers from all walks of life. These virtual sessions will be provided as a platform for professionals engaged in public reading and discussion programs to share their experiences\, build a collective knowledge base for learning from each other’s practices\, and connect with each other and NJCH. Through discussions moderated by the group facilitators and NJCH staff\, the sessions will provide an opportunity to network with like-minded professionals\, share challenges and successes in this program area in the state\, and discuss strategies for strengthening public awareness of the importance of books and reading in the current moment. \nAt this first-ever meeting of the community of practice\, new members are invited to gather virtually to get to know one another\, share challenges and successes from their respective organizations\, and to establish common ground for future discussions and group meetings. The group facilitators\, Debra Lampert-Rudman (Executive Director\, People and Stories / Gente y Cuentos) and Joy Robinson (Principal Librarian – Adult Services\, Piscataway Public Library)\, will invite participants to consider what makes a “successful” public reading and discussion program\, and to collectively imagine what success can look like in this programmatic area. \nIf you require accessibility services\, please contact Sylvester Cruz\, NJCH Grants and Partnerships Coordinator: scruz@njhumanities.org. \nRSVP\nPlease RSVP using the form below. \nTo join the COP\, please complete the COP interest form at https://njhumanities.org/programs/in-the-weeds/#cop.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/virtual-meeting-books-reading-community-of-practice/
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://us02web.zoom.us/j/88395638590
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250219T152503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T184856Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Information Session\, Applying for an NJCH Grant
DESCRIPTION:Event Recording\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, March 26th at 2PM to learn more about best practices for applying for a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities! At this hour-long virtual information session\, NJCH staff will offer a presentation about the mission of NJCH and about public humanities programming\, as well as exploring Incubation and Action Grant guidelines and requirements. \nRSVP \nPlease RSVP using the form below to help us plan and to ensure you receive any communications regarding the event. \nYou can access the virtual meeting at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85029072332.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/virtual-information-session-applying-for-an-njch-grant-2/
CATEGORIES:Grant Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="New Jersey Council for the Humanities":MAILTO:info@njhumanities.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85029072332
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250312T151801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T152201Z
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SUMMARY:SOMOS NJ Poetry & Culture Festival
DESCRIPTION:Check out the SOMOS NJ Poetry & Culture Festival for a celebration of Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Latinx poetry and culture!\n\n\nSOMOS NJ Poetry & Culture Festival \nWelcome to the SOMOS NJ Poetry & Culture Festival! Join us for a day filled with poetry\, music\, and art at Rutgers University. Connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts\, listen to inspiring performances\, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of New Jersey. Don’t miss out on this exciting event celebrating creativity and community! \nOur day-long event for NJ high school students and members of the community will feature readings by New Jersey poets\, musical performances\, presentations by humanities scholars and practitioners\, and a collaborative poetry installation. Additionally\, opportunities for high-school attendees to recite poetry\, share original work\, and tour campus will also be part of the day’s festivities. \nThis event is free and open to the public. There are options for virtual (Simulcast) attendance. Register for announcements about links to virtually access the conference. Visit https://sites.rutgers.edu/somos-festival/ or contact sps@newark.rutgers.edu for more information. \nThe SOMOS NJ Poetry & Culture Festival is made possible by funds and support from Rutgers University\, the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, Library of America\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, Emerson Collective\, and Dodge Poetry. Attendance is free but registration is required. For more information\, visit https://sites.rutgers.edu/somos-festival/
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/somos-nj-poetry-culture-festival/
LOCATION:350 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, 350 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard\, Newark\, NJ\, 07103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250312T145650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T145727Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Information Session\, Prime Time Family Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, March 27\, at 12:30 PM to learn more about best practices for applying to the Prime Time Family Reading program! Prime Time Family Reading is a national program serving 6- to 10-year-old kids and their families. Participating families build early literacy skills\, engage in critical thinking\, and connect with each other through literature and discussion. \nNJCH is proud to join the national network of Prime Time affiliates in 2025\, and we are looking for two public libraries in different parts of the state to serve as host sites as we pilot this program in the coming year. \nAt this hour-long virtual information session\, NJCH staff will offer a presentation about the structure of the program\, eligibility guidelines and funding\, and the responsibilities of selected host sites. We will also offer Q+A and discussion surrounding best practices for submitting an application (Deadline: May 7). The meeting will be recorded\, and a copy of the recording will be distributed to all meeting registrants. \nIf you require accessibility services\, please contact Sylvester Cruz\, NJCH Grants and Partnerships Coordinator: scruz@njhumanities.org. \nPlease register for the event via the RSVP form below.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/virtual-information-session-prime-time-family-reading/
CATEGORIES:Prime Time Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Jersey Council for the Humanities":MAILTO:info@njhumanities.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83736419883
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250327T144950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T145155Z
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SUMMARY:Grunin Center for the Arts Presents Las Guaracheras
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to sponsor a performance by Las Guaracheras at the Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College. \nAbout the show\nLas Guaracheras is a powerful Latin Music sextet from Cali\, Colombia that performs Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as salsa\, as well as music from the Pacific region of Colombia. Their compositions and lyrics revolve around the revindication and recognition of the role of women in the music industry – especially in the Latin Music scene in Colombia – and seek to express the power and strength of women as sources of love\, hope\, resilience and creativity. \nSelected to form part of the 2025/26 Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Performing Arts Exchange (PAGE)\, Las Guaracheras have been featured at U.S. venues such as: Lotus Festival (IN)\, Freight & Salvage (CA)\, etc. and in 2025 will be at LACMA Latin Sounds (CA)\, Twin Cities Jazz Festival (MN) and others. They have performed in Europe and the Americas at venues such as: Sunfest (Canada)\, Cubadisco (Cuba)\, BIME (Spain)\, Portamérica Latitudes/FIMpro\, and El Zócalo (Mexico). \n \nGet Tickets \nGia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre\n(Building 12)\nTickets $24 \nPhoto Credit: Juan Fernández \nThis engagement of Las Guaracheras is made possible\, in part\, through the Performing Arts Global Exchange program of Mid-Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts\, the \nThis event is made possible through the generous support of the Ocean County College Foundation. \n  \nThis program is 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/las-guaracheras/
LOCATION:Grunin Center for the Arts\, 1 College Dr\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250227T222353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T222353Z
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SUMMARY:2nd New Jersey USA CID World Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is a proud sponsor of the 2nd New Jersey USA CID World Dance Festival will be on March 29\, 2025  at the Arthur F. Couch Performing Arts Center in Secaucus. \nThis event is organized in collaboration with the town of Secaucus and supported by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. \nJust 3 miles away from NYC\, this vibrant festival will feature dance\, vendors\, arts and crafts\, food and cultural celebrations. 
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/2nd-new-jersey-usa-cid-world-dance-festival/
LOCATION:Arthur F. Couch Performing Arts Center\, 11 Millridge Road\, Secaucus\, NJ\, 07094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rutherford Section of the International Dance Council CID":MAILTO:Rutherfordsectioncid@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250304T191758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T144704Z
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SUMMARY:Vietnamese Boat People Film Screening: 'New Wave' Documentary + Director Q&A
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to sponsor an event held by grantees Vietnamese Boat People and AAPI Montclair. They will host a screening and Q&A of an award-winning documentary that captures the reinvention and resilience of the Vietnamese diaspora.\n\nClick here for full information and tickets »\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHonoring 50 Years: Join Us for a Powerful Journey Through Vietnamese-American Stories\nMile-high hair. Synthesized sounds. Teenage rebellion. Elizabeth Ai was on a mission to excavate an untold story of rebellious punks in the chaotic world of 80s Vietnamese New Wave until she uncovers a hidden past. \nHosted by Vietnamese Boat People & AAPI New Jersey\n \n\n\n\nAbout NEW WAVE: This award-winning documentary (Tribeca 2024\, Albert Maysles Special Jury Award) captures the reinvention and resilience of the Vietnamese diaspora\, exploring identity\, belonging\, and the power of storytelling. \nFilmmaker Elizabeth Ai embarks on a journey to capture the vibrant spirit of a musical phenomenon that electrified Vietnamese American teens in the 1980s: New Wave. What begins as an exploration of the rebellion and freedom within this subculture evolves into a profound narrative of identity\, loss\, and healing. In Orange County\, California\, the synth beats and punk/goth aesthetics provided a sanctuary for a generation of youth grappling with the weight of their parents’ unspoken traumas. \n\n4:10 – Doors Open\n4:30 – Screening\n6:00 – Director’s Q&A\n6:20 – Bonus! Book Signing\n\nGrab a copy of New Wave: Rebellion and Reinvention in the Vietnamese Diaspora by Elizabeth Ai (Angel City Press ) and get it signed after the show! \nThis event kicks off a storytelling series leading up to Vietnamese Boat People’s Our Journeys\, a traveling exhibition debuting in NYC this September. \n\n\n“My favorite Tribeca music documentary was a homespun affair: Elizabeth Ai’s ‘New Wave\,’ a soft scream of a film about ’80s Vietnamese diaspora culture and style.”\n—Natalia Winkelman\, New York Times \n“Revealing a subculture little known to outsiders\, the film soars in its glimpses of the past\, most notably the archival performances and photo montages; the period’s outrageous hair must be seen to be believed.” —Lisa Wong Macabasco\, Vogue \n“a documentary love letter to her community and how its consumption of pop culture shaped defiant attitudes that still resonate today.” —Ryan Lattanzio\, IndieWire \n“New Wave” shows that while breaking the silence is a good first step\, breaking the cycle is even more important.” —Todd Inoue\, San Francisco Chronicle
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/vietnamese-boat-people-film-screening-new-wave-documentary-director-qa/
LOCATION:The Clairidge\, 486 Bloomfield Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event,Sponsorships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250327T145319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T153836Z
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SUMMARY:Places\, Please\, Act One: Performed by Michèle LaRue
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to sponsor “Places\, Please\, Act One” at Ocean County Library. Actress Michèle LaRue will perform selections from four volumes by Warren Kliewer\, including his “Poems around and about theatres.” \nRegistration is required. For full event information and to register\, visit https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/13054374. \nA second performance will be held at the Little Egg Harbor Branch on April 4.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/places-please-act-one-performed-by-michele-larue/
LOCATION:Toms River Branch – Mancini Hall
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250204T185657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T160838Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Office Hours\, NJCH Grants
DESCRIPTION:Join Grants Program staff for drop-in discussions\, question-and-answer sessions\, and recommendations for applying to the grants program at the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. These office hours are an opportunity to engage NJCH programs staff in conversation about our grants program\, and formal presentations will not be given. You may join the session at any time\, and you are welcome to stay as long as you like. To attend\, please join the meeting room available at the link below. If you will require any accommodations\, please email scruz@njhumanities.org with more information at least 48 hours prior to your desired virtual office hours session. \nYou can access the virtual meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86336209926.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/virtual-office-hours-njch-grants-18/
CATEGORIES:Grant Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="New Jersey Council for the Humanities":MAILTO:info@njhumanities.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86336209926
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250327T153840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T153840Z
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SUMMARY:Places\, Please\, Act One: Performed by Michèle LaRue
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to sponsor “Places\, Please\, Act One” at Ocean County Library. Actress Michèle LaRue will perform selections from four volumes by Warren Kliewer\, including his “Poems around and about theatres.” \nRegistration is required. For full event information and to register\, visit https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/13057633.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/places-please-act-one-performed-by-michele-larue-2/
LOCATION:Little Egg Harbor Branch – Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
CATEGORIES:Sponsorships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T182148Z
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SUMMARY:Company Towns of New Jersey with Mumtahanah Williams-Ansari
DESCRIPTION:NJCH grantee the Mahwah Museum will host a presentation by Mumtahanah Ansari about New Jersey’s historic company towns on Sunday\, April 6\, 2025\, 2:30-4:00 p.m. \nDuring the late 19th and early 20th centuries company towns were built in New Jersey. These towns were highly controlled and included residences\, stores\, schools\, and churches. Employees were even paid in company cash. While this may have made for tight-knit communities\, workers and their families had very little autonomy or opportunities for growth. \nAbout the speaker: Mumtahanah Ansari is a member of Mahwah Museum’s Board of Trustees. She is also founder and president of Beyond Clouds and Women Are Medicine Health Initiative\, organizations that assist people of color with a focus on Indigenous communities. \nRegistration is required and can be completed through the Museum website. Any necessary information will be sent to the email you provide. Tickets are $5 for non-members and free for museum members. \nNo physical ticket will be required or distributed.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/company-towns-of-new-jersey-with-mumtahanah-williams-ansari/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 200 Franklin Tpke\, Mahwah\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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GEO:41.094348;-74.145181
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104329
CREATED:20250324T174819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T182833Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
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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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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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