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.
How 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 […]
"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.
Thomas 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.
Join 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.
We’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 […]
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.
NJCH 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.
Celebrate 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.
This hour-long webinar, designed to help potential grantees learn more about the mission of NJCH and about public humanities programming, will explore Incubation and Action Grant guidelines and requirements.
(In-person) Presented in partnership with Your Part-Time Controller, this half-day workshop will provide a topical overview and helpful techniques for managing your organization’s finances.
NJCH is excited to launch its next Humanities Lab cohort in 2024! Humanities Lab is for New Jersey-based organizations looking to experiment with new program ideas.
