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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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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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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81279844493
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T083000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
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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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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T193000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T143000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T140000
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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-2/
LOCATION:Greater Newark Conservancy\, 32 Prince Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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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/
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
DTEND;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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T210000
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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:20250415T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T134500
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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:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T150000
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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:20250403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T084410
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:20250401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T084410
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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:20250330T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T084410
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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:20250329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T200000
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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:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T084410
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:20250327T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T084410
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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:20250327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T084410
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:20250326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T150000
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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:20250326T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T084410
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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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
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