NJCH grantee Ritual4Return presents the Men's Rite of Passage performed by members of the Spring 2026 cohort. During the Rite of Passage, written and performed by the participants, audience members welcome the justice-impacted participants back to their identities as citizens and members of their communities.
NJCH's Community of Practice for Oral History and Storytelling will meet virtually on May 18, 2026, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Please join us for New Jersey's only statewide COP dedicated to supporting Oral History and Story Gathering practitioners!
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 focuses on 19th century cooking techniques using food-related artifacts from the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (also an NJCH grantee).
NJCH's Community of Practice for Books & Reading will meet virtually on June 8, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. In honor of Juneteenth, for this month's gathering, we will discuss how reading and literacy are important parts of civic engagement, understanding of multiple perspectives, and identity formation (both for groups and for individuals).
Middletown Township Public Library will host its second annual Community History Fair to learn about local historical organizations and discuss its own "Engaging with Middletown History" project.
As part of Burlington County's semiquincentennial celebration on June 14, the Burlington County Library System will use the Interview Kit it developed in NJCH's Community History Program to collect the reflections of residents at this historic time.
Independent historian Mary Panzer will give a virtual presentation, "How Romana Javitz and Arturo Schomburg Shaped Representations of Race in New York Public Library Collections" on June 18.
As part of Burlington County’s annual Farm Fair, taking place July 21-25 at at the Burlington County Fair Grounds, the Burlington County Library System will use the Interview Kit it developed in NJCH’s Community History Program to collect the reflections of residents on their experiences living in the county, the Farm Fair, and summer memories.
NJCH's Community of Practice for Books & Reading will meet virtually on October 5, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. For this gathering, we will discuss how seasonal or thematic selections, emotional resonance, or creating a broader experience around reading with meals, snacks, games, or other activities can draw people into the conversation.
