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. Volunteer judges are needed for this program!
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.
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.
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.
Join The Moving Architects dance company for a special work-in-progress showing featuring their NJCH grant-funded Crane House & Historic YWCA Performance Project!
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.
The Trent House Association, an NJCH grantee, will host a free talk by Professor Andy Urban on the interpretation of labor and immigration at historic sites.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NJCH grantee the Mahwah Museum will host "The New Jersey Tomato: From Cherry to Beefsteak with Judith Krall-Russo" on June 1.
