Election Day Play: “The Remarkable Susan” at Union College
On Election Day, join Union College for a theatrical performance of "The Remarkable Susan," a courtroom drama dealing with the trial of suffragist Susan B. Anthony.
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Union College 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ, United States
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Presentation: “It Wasn’t Just Greece – Evidence for Democracy in Native Amerindian Societies”
Union College 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ, United StatesCelebrate National Native American Heritage Month at Union College with a presentation, "It Wasn’t Just Greece – Evidence for Democracy in Native Amerindian Societies," by historian Joseph M. Margiotta, MA.
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In the Weeds Program: Evaluating Digital Engagement
Virtual EventJoin Dr. Lillian Wilson of Wayne State University and Dr. Cecily Hill of the National Endowment for the Humanities for an insightful look at finding effective ways to measure the impact of digital projects.
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Democracy Conversation Project – Union Public Library Hosts “Queer Housewives and Husbands of New Jersey”
Explore the sometimes strange progression of LGBTQ+ rights, marriage, and the law in New Jersey with NJIT historian Alison Lefkovitz during this virtual event hosted by Union Public Library.
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“Systems Thinking: A Model for Civic Collaboration”
FeaturedVirtual EventHow can community-driven journalism produce a more informed and engaged society? Join the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and Journalism + Design at The New School for a virtual session, as we explore this question through the lens of systems thinking–a useful practice and mindset for understanding complex issues! This event is free and […]
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“Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” Exhibit at Middlesex College
Middlesex College 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, United States"Voices and Votes: Democracy in America," a traveling exhibit based on a major exhibition currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, will be on display at Middlesex College from December 1, 2022 to January 6, 2023 at the Studio Theatre Gallery.
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Token on the Freedman’s Coat: The Story Behind Thomas Mundy Peterson’s 1884 Voting Medal
Middlesex College 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, United StatesThomas Mundy Peterson is celebrated as the first African American to vote under the Fifteenth Amendment. This presentation by Gordon Bond, independent historian and publisher of NJ history website Garden State Legacy, will introduce attendees to Peterson’s life, as detailed in Bond’s latest book.
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A Vote, A Voice: Women’s Suffrage and the Fight for Representation
Middlesex College 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, United StatesJoin Dr. Lucia McMahon, Professor and Department Chair of History at William Paterson University, for an exploration of the multi-faceted mosaic of the women’s suffrage movement and the long history of women's activism over the course of the 19th century.
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Democracy Conversation Project Program: “We the People…Wait, Which People?”
Montville Township Public Library 90 Horseneck Rd., Montville, NJ, United StatesWe’ve all heard those first three words of the preamble of the Constitution. But what does that mean? And can “We the people” mean different things at different times to different people? Montville Public Library will explore these complex questions with the help of Dr. Christopher Fisher, associate professor of history at The College of […]
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In the Weeds: Expertise in Humanities Programs
Expertise comes in many forms, from deep learning to the value of lived experience. This roundtable of NJCH grantees and program partners will take a deep dive into how their projects balance different types of expertise to create dynamic and meaningful programs.
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Price of Liberty Film Series: Free Renty Screening and Discussion
Cinema505, 505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07042, United StatesNJCH is a proud sponsor of the Montclair History Center's The Price of Liberty film and discussion series, featuring two documentary films followed by discussion led by scholars Leslie Wilson, PhD and Khemani Gibson, PhD. The events are in-person as well as available online.
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“Stories Invincible” Closing Ceremony
Camden Community College – Downtown Camden Campus, 200 North Broadway, Camden, NJ, 08102, United StatesCelebrate the amazing stories from the fellows of “Stories Invincible," a Camden-based initiative that supports restorative narrative reporting by and for communities of color in South Jersey.
