New Jersey Council for the Humanities
Our vision is a New Jersey that delights in diversity, appreciates that there are no easy answers, and finds joy and understanding in the humanities.
How do we do this? By enabling public programs and humanities experiences that deepen our understanding of ourselves and our world. NJCH is a grantmaker, program provider, partner, convener, and innovator. We work with statewide and community organizations to bring dynamic programming to the local level.
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In this way, if the motto of the John Templeton Foundation, based on the vision of its founder, Sir John Templeton, indicates "a profound respect for learning, a belief in the centrality of spiritual life and an a higher purpose beyond profit for profit’s sake", I can't help but register the disappointment and the indignation with the suspension of research funding from the John Templeton Foundation in the fields of Theology and Philosophy, considering that it would be understandable even if there was a reduction in investment of these areas, but its total interruption in this cycle is inexplicable, especially if the value attributed by the founder of the institution is taken into account, Sir John Templeton, considering that it is unnecessary to underline the importance for society and the world of the content of academic-scientific production in the fields in question, namely, Theology and Philosophy.
Thank You The Jewish Standard for promoting the humanities scholarship of the Jewish Historical Society of North Jersey with Dr. Rafael Medoff, and the upcoming event at the Art Factory in Paterson, NJ on Sunday, November 3. Reception at 2:00pm, lecture and program at 3:00 pm. The lecture is free. The reception is $25.00 per person. Park in the Market Street lot across from the Paterson Museum and take a trolley ride to the Art Factory.
News Flash!! We are excited to share the FIRST DRAFT of the Exhibitor List for the 2019 Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair! Although it is not finalized (there may yet be changes in the next few days), we have it on good authority that the fair committee is hard at work planning the placement of groups for this year's ! This first draft gives a good idea of where the 145+ registered exhibitors (with 550+ individual participants) will be located on fair day. It is a BIG list that represents over 500 years of diverse NJ history presented by groups and living history professionals from across the state as well as NY, PA, DE, CT and MD! Truly, something to interest every history lover. A HUGE THANK YOU to all of them for both their participation and “Jersey Spirit” - there wouldn't be a fair without them! Come celebrate NJ's diverse story with them by coming to in Manalapan on September 14th between 11 am - 5pm for a day of history fun. More to come soon so stay tuned... For more information/updates follow/like Spirit of the Jerseys - State History Fair and/or our event page at
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We are happy to announce that the date and location of the 2019 SPIRIT of the JERSEYS ~ State History Fair has been scheduled! Make sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 when the Fair will once again be held at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan, NJ.
There are two major changes to the 2019 Fair. 1) The History Fair is now a FALL EVENT to be held in SEPTEMBER, and 2) There WILL BE a RAIN DATE the following day, Sunday, September 15, 2019.
There are many varied programs on tap which include (but are not limited to) scheduled talks with historic figures such as George Washington, Amelia Earhart, Teddy Roosevelt and Hercules (enslaved chef to Washington household) and the chance to interact with them personally throughout the day, musical performances of WWI-era and sea/pirate shanties, Lenni Lenape foodways and life, children's military drills and demonstrations, 19th-century baseball games, 18th-century ice cream making, games and toys to try, military encampments, try-your-hand-at-plowing, a flea circus, a talk on late-19th- and early-20th-century heiresses who married into European royalty, colonial brewing and a continuous 20th-century army radio show just to name a few!
Help us spread the word about this wonderful, family-friendly, state-wide celebration of 500 years of New Jersey history! Admission is free but there is a suggested $10 per car parking donation.
Let us know if you plan to attend or are interested in coming and DO share this event to your pages. We hope to see everyone there in September! WE'RE BACK!!!
In early June 1919 the long uphill contentious struggle to secure the vote for women received an important win - both chambers of Congress passed the 19th amendment. It was ratified into the Constitution the following year after receiving approval by 3/4 of the country’s 48 state legislatures. At last women won the right to vote and officially participate in our country’s democratic process. But they had been integral participating members of society all along which is why generations of women fought hard for suffrage equality. This year the Spirit of the Jerseys recognizes that centennial win as well as the many contributions, milestones and everyday “participation” of women. Come learn about New Jersey native Alice Paul and her unwavering dedication to secure the vote. She will be joined by other notable women such as Amelia Earhart (pioneer aviator and a staunch equal rights activist), Alice Ramsey (the first woman - a “Jersey Girl” from Hackensack - to drive across the country in 1908), Molly Pitcher (the heroine of the Battle of Monmouth) and other women - sung and unsung - who worked hard and contributed in so many ways - large and small - to the broader New Jersey story. Visit
www.njhistoryfair.com to explore the current list of participating exhibitors, special features and historic figures for 2019. And don’t forget to mark the date - Saturday, September 14 (rain date Sunday the 15th) from 11 am - 5 pm at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan, NJ. Come prepared to meet and learn about some of the historic women of Jersey!
Please join us tomorrow for this wonderful workshop with Dr. Abigail Perkiss, supported by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and its Public Scholars Program.
So many wonderful and valuable stories to share that connect so many people and families throughout the region to the Roebling legacy...
Saturday, August 25th @ 1pm @ Roebling Museum
RoeblingMuseum.org/events
609-499-7200
Just returned from a performance tour and collaborative concerts in Venice and Padua. Wish you all could have joined in the celebration of the arts between American and Italy.
