In your eyes, what does it mean to be Muslim? How has the media and popular culture influenced how you see Muslims and Islam? In this session, participants will examine […]
Someone Must Wash the Dishes: An Anti-Suffrage Satire
For decades, countless American women fought for the right to vote. But many others—like the costumed fictional Anti-Suffragist portrayed in this program—fought against it. Written by pro-Suffragist Marie Jenney Howe […]
Blueberries – New Jersey’s Wonder Fruit
It’s a good thing that Elizabeth White of Whitesbog, along with Dr. Coville, proved that the “swamp huckleberry” could be cultivated. Without their determination, we might not have the cultivated […]
The New Jersey Cranberry
Bounce berry, bitter berry, marsh apple – did you know that these are all names for the cranberry? One of the few fruits indigenous to North America, the cranberry has […]
Learning New Jersey…One Building at a Time
Sometimes when we “see” something all the time, we don’t really see it. What have you noticed about the built environment around you lately? In the Garden State, ranging across […]
New Jersey, Pre & Post Revolution
Have you ever thought about how New Jersey was created? Perhaps you’ve wondered about how East and West Jersey came to be? Or you’ve considered how life changed for landowners […]
The World Changed, so did the Music
Did Prohibition change the music of the 1920s? And did the Cold War impact the music of the 1950s? Yes, music – concert and popular – music was influenced by […]
You’ve Got a Friend
When you think of the word friendship, what comes to mind? Happiness? Laughter? Birthdays? Hugs? What about the word oddity? Friendship is downright odd. Unlike other significant relationships, friendships are […]
Nation Sweet Nation
In some instances, nation and home aren’t used interchangeabley. In some, though, they are. In what circumstance, if any, would we identify a nation as “home?” And if we do, […]
What Gives You the Right?
Conversations about rights can lead to a greater understanding of ourselves and our neighbors. Where do you start, though? Fundamental concepts of liberty, security civic duty, and state power, especially […]
