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LGBTQ+ history in New Jersey centers stories of resilience, activism, and community building. A call for submissions and...
06/15/2022

LGBTQ+ history in New Jersey centers stories of resilience, activism, and community building. A call for submissions and community support is now open for a statue that will honor transgender activist for LGBTQ+ rights Marsha P. Johnson in her hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Marsha was prominent figure in the LGBTQ community of New York City’s Greenwich Village where she helped homeless and struggling youth, activated around injustices such as the police brutality experienced during the 1969 Stonewall uprising, and co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) with her friend Sylvia Rivera.

This monument will be the first in New Jersey to honor a member of the LGBTQ community and the first of a trans woman of color. Learn more about how you can support the project: https://ucnj.org/mpj/get-involved/.

06/15/2022

Have you registered? There’s still time to sign up for tomorrow’s Virtual Book Club (6 p.m. ET) featuring “Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar: https://bit.ly/nevercaughtbookclub.

And don’t forget to join us Saturday 6/25 for a special Juneteenth event featuring Beneath the Floorboards, an exhibition telling the stories of the enslaved African Americans who once resided at Marlpit Hall in Middletown, NJ: https://bit.ly/Beneaththefloorboards.

These amazing events are part of History Made By Us Civic Season. This , celebrate what you stand for, and shape what our country becomes. Get started: TheCivicSeason.com

Students from Camden County and surrounding areas are invited for a free Underground Railroad Youth Camp at the Peter Mo...
06/13/2022

Students from Camden County and surrounding areas are invited for a free Underground Railroad Youth Camp at the Peter Mott House. The camp, scheduled for June 27 to July 1, seeks to inspire young minds about the resiliency of enslaved people and those that helped navigate the Underground Railroad. Campers will also learn about the unique history of Lawnside, NJ – the first Black town incorporated in the northeast. Applications are due June 20: https://www.petermotthouse.org/blog/underground-railroad-camp-2022/.

Tomorrow at 7 p.m.! Don't miss a special look at the documentary "Rust," part of the New Jersey Council for the Humaniti...
06/13/2022

Tomorrow at 7 p.m.! Don't miss a special look at the documentary "Rust," part of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' 50th anniversary movie series. The program will feature a discussion with Bongiorno Productions and Purcell Carson: https://njhumanities.org/event/film-focus-a-look-at-rust-the-documentary/.

📢 What are we watching? "RUST: How to break the chains of poverty in U.S. inner cities"

📺 Where are we watching it? https://www.pbs.org/show/rust/

🧭 When are we discussing it with the filmmakers? June 14 at 7 p.m.

💡 How can you join us? All the info you need is here: https://njhumanities.org/event/film-focus-a-look-at-rust-the-documentary/

This week! Branch Brook Park Alliance invites you to attend the Inaugural Clement A. Price Olmstead Lecture and Jazz Lun...
06/11/2022

This week! Branch Brook Park Alliance invites you to attend the Inaugural Clement A. Price Olmstead Lecture and Jazz Luncheon, “The Power of Parks: Using Green Spaces to Uplift Communities,” commemorating the nationwide Frederick Law Olmstead Bicentennial. The program is scheduled for June 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ. Register here: https://branchbrookpark.org/olmsted-lecture.html.

It's time to get this party in the U.S.A. started... Join the Civic Season Kickoff Livestream, happening on June 12th at...
06/10/2022

It's time to get this party in the U.S.A. started...

Join the Civic Season Kickoff Livestream, happening on June 12th at 2:00PM. Visit historic sites all across the country that have come together to celebrate what we stand for. You may even recognize a few familiar faces from New Jersey!

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From Juneteenth to the 4th of July, we invite you to participate in the second annual . We’re teaming up with hundreds of history museums and sites across the country through , in partnership with the next generation shaping our democracy to launch a new tradition that makes room for all of our stories – and write the next chapter together.

This , celebrate what you stand for, and shape what our country becomes. Get started: TheCivicSeason.com

Save the date and mark Juneteenth with an exciting line-up of activities, performances, and speakers at Stoutsburg Sourl...
06/10/2022

Save the date and mark Juneteenth with an exciting line-up of activities, performances, and speakers at Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum!

Don't miss out on our exciting line-up of artists, musicians, & speakers dedicated to moving Freedom Forward! Join SSAAM on Saturday June 18 for a jubilant Juneteenth celebration:

ssaamuseum.org/juneteenth2022

There’s still time to apply! The League of Historical Societies of New Jersey is pleased to announce its COVID-19 Grant ...
06/10/2022

There’s still time to apply!

The League of Historical Societies of New Jersey is pleased to announce its COVID-19 Grant Program. This opportunity is open to current NJ residents, 18 years or older, who have received income from history related activities prior to March 2020 and experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Successful applicants will receive $1,000-$2,000 and a one-year complimentary membership to the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey and the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH).

Learn more and apply today: https://www.lhsnj.org/. The application deadline is next Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Funding for this grant program is provided by the New Jersey Arts and Cultural Renewal Fund.

Congratulations to the winners of the ‘The Fierce Agency of Now’ 2022 Scholarship Essay Contest!  The New Jersey Dr. Mar...
06/09/2022

Congratulations to the winners of the ‘The Fierce Agency of Now’ 2022 Scholarship Essay Contest!

The New Jersey Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission holds an annual essay contest for high school seniors. Winning essays demonstrated a thoughtful understanding of Dr. King’s legacy and the urgency of issues facing their generation. Of over 267 submissions, only 10 students were selected to receive this year’s scholarship - $5,000 for the university or college of their choice.

Come check in with us! There is still time to register for our second NJ History Check-In next Thursday, June 16, at 12 ...
06/09/2022

Come check in with us! There is still time to register for our second NJ History Check-In next Thursday, June 16, at 12 p.m. at Howell Living History Farm. Sign-up for this free event: https://bit.ly/HistoryCheckIn2

This program is our opportunity to check-in, share updates, and learn more about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for New Jersey history. The Commission is also preparing for the next round of General Operating Support (GOS) grants in the spring of 2023 and is eager to learn more about how this vital grant program can be most effective in the years to come, so come prepared to share your insights and suggestions.

Bring your bag lunch! We will have beverages and some dessert to share, along with networking and conversation.

Once considered the most powerful man in the United States no one believed anyone could escape George Washington – but o...
06/08/2022

Once considered the most powerful man in the United States no one believed anyone could escape George Washington – but one young Black woman did!

Connect with us on June 16 at 6 p.m. for a virtual book club discussing the book “Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar. Audible has gifted us with free coupons for book club attendees to listen to the book narrated by Robin Miles (see below for details)!

Register and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/nevercaughtbookclub.

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Ona Judge, an enslaved woman in George Washington’s household, escaped to find freedom in New England. She was pursued by an intense manhunt led by Washington. Come and discuss the story of Ona Judge and the larger themes of resilience, strength, and humanity commemorated throughout Juneteenth. The event is sponsored by the Newark Public Library and the New Jersey Historical Commission.

Please email Noelle Lorraine Williams at [email protected] to request a free Audible coupon* while they are available. You can also get a copy of “Never Caught” at your local library or for purchase in your local bookstore or online.

*Please note the only way to access it is to use your AMAZON account or create one. You will also download on the device you choose to listen to it on.

Join the NJHC all this month for programs revealing the hidden stories of slavery in New Jersey and the North, commemora...
06/08/2022

Join the NJHC all this month for programs revealing the hidden stories of slavery in New Jersey and the North, commemorating Juneteenth 2022.

Bring your family for a special Juneteenth event featuring Beneath the Floorboards, an exhibition telling the stories of the enslaved African Americans who once resided at Marlpit Hall: https://bit.ly/Beneaththefloorboards.

This event will expand upon the exhibition’s narrative exploring the lives and experiences of enslaved people in Monmouth County and New Jersey at large, with curator-led tours of the exhibit, a panel of speakers, and cultural programming. Light refreshments will be provided. Stop by throughout the day on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (speaker program to start at 12 p.m.) at Marlpit Hall in Middletown, NJ.

Register today: https://bit.ly/Beneaththefloorboards.
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The speaker program will start at 12 p.m., but attendees are welcome to participate in tours of the exhibition throughout the day. Tours will leave on the hour at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. Please choose a preferred tour time in the program registration; otherwise, you are welcome to visit the exhibition by yourself.

Guests are invited to stop in at any time during the day’s programming. Free limited parking is available on site. The NJ Transit Middletown – New Jersey Station is located one half mile from Marlpit Hall.

Sponsored by the Monmouth County Historical Association and the New Jersey Historical Commission with support from Revolution NJ, New Jersey's planning for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

All are invited to join the New Jersey Historical Commission and Sankofa Collaborative on Tuesday, June 14, at Grounds F...
06/08/2022

All are invited to join the New Jersey Historical Commission and Sankofa Collaborative on Tuesday, June 14, at Grounds For Sculpture for “New Jersey’s Historic Sites and Crossroads: A Sankofa Collaborative Workshop.” Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhjJW-K3_GMns0EfidKxs_Rj_6QV_OmPbHj4t9FVZaffpugQ/viewform.

This day-long workshop will feature keynote speaker Ryan P. Haygood, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, and sessions discussing African American historic cemeteries, historic buildings, and emerging monuments. There will also be a special sneak peak of a new documentary The Price of Silence: The Forgotten Story of New Jersey Enslaved People.

Sharing from our friends at the NJ Division on Women – please consider taking this brief survey! The NJ Advisory Commiss...
06/07/2022

Sharing from our friends at the NJ Division on Women – please consider taking this brief survey!

The NJ Advisory Commission on the Status of Women wants to hear from you! Women are invited to share their top 3 priorities for the NJACSW at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BVHXML7 -- the info shared will help to inform the work of the Commission over the next year. Deadline is June 16.

Have you heard? Next week Revolution NJ is offering a free public history workshop focused on engaging communities at yo...
06/07/2022

Have you heard? Next week Revolution NJ is offering a free public history workshop focused on engaging communities at your organization. The workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET), at the Historical Society of Princeton, will be led by Sarah Pharaon of Dialogic Consulting. Learn more about how you can bring different people and perspectives to the table and design programs by, with, and for members of your community. Register today: https://bit.ly/RevNJPublic1. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Now playing! Check out a recording of the final panel discussion in the Revolution NJ series Big Ideas: Concepts for the...
06/06/2022
Big Ideas: How and Why Should We Engage the Public?

Now playing! Check out a recording of the final panel discussion in the Revolution NJ series Big Ideas: Concepts for the 250th – How and Why Should We Engage the Public? https://youtu.be/Yhrhvk7_O6o

How and Why Should We Engage the Public? explored public history approaches to community engagement, participatory museum work, and place-making. Our featured speakers were: Ms. Meredith Horsford, Executive Director, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum; President, Greater Hudson Heritage Network; Ms. Michelle Moon, Principal, Saltworks Interpretive Services; and Varissa McMickens Blair, Founder & Executive Consultant, NOWWellspring Consulting (Moderator).

You can now view all five recorded programs in the Big Ideas series on the NJHC’s YouTube page: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMhkXBA4RtMkQxdLa8Webui3UfER6Ch0t.

This program, the final panel discussion in the Revolution NJ series "Big Ideas: How and Why Should We Engage the Public?", was recorded on May 25, 2022. "Ho...

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Having a lot of fun with this one! Such great New Jersey Motorsports history.
Please share this petition to save the Tomlinson Mansion.
The story of America’s oldest white oak, 619 years, stood guard over a meeting between George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette. Distributed by 1091 Media, our film is now available for rent or purchase. Perfect for tree lovers and history buffs!
Please enjoy & share this link to my photos of the John Abbott II House in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey.

Peter Cavicchia ran for Newark City Commissioner in 1929. He was elected to the 72nd, 73rd, and 74th Congresses as a Republican serving from March 4, 1931 to January 3, 1937 in the House of Representatives representing New Jersey’s 11th congressional district.

He was the first member of Congress born in Italy and the first Italian-American to be elected from a New Jersey district. This historical website about him may be of interest:
We are pleased to introduce and welcome another new and timely addition to the Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair muster roll for 2019 - Save Ellis Island, Inc.! What better time for this organization to join the ranks of participants at the as our country once again grapples with the heated issue of immigration. Along with the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island has become a symbol of our immigration past. It stands as a reminder that we are a country built on the foundation of immigrant moxy and determination against all odds; on the dream and belief that a new and better life was possible here. It is that dream that continually fueled the growth of our country from the early colonial period through to the present day. Most among us have immigrant roots in our own family histories and it is high among the goals of Save Ellis Island Inc. to help us connect to those stories. While its primary mission is to rehabilitate the historic Island buildings and create compelling exhibitions it’s broader objectives are to “communicate, tell stories and begin dialogues about those who bravely came before us to help build the country we live in today; remind us where we came from, and tell us who we are;” and to create “a place of learning and intellectual exchange.” So make sure Saturday, September 14th is on your calendars and plan to spend a few hours at the State History Fair at in Manalapan. Look for the Save Ellis Island table, learn about what they do and get inspired to connect with your own family immigration stories - whatever they may be!
Father’s Day Celebration – Tribute to Captain James Elwood McBride....

Edited for Tribute from The McBride Family Oyster Enterprises
by Ambassador Dr. Jacqueline McBride-Jones, Daughter of Captain James Elwood McBride, June 16, 2019

In Remembrance…Honors Bestowed on Father’s Day, 2019

Captain James Elwood McBride was the first African American boat owner, captain, and entrepreneur in the oyster industry, within the Mid-Atlantic region. He was the owner of boats: Popeye, Ronnie and Melvin, Ariel, and W. L. Rose. After Captain McBride’s tragic death in 1963, Mrs. Lucy McBride, an entrepreneur, became CEO and one of the first “Women CEO of the Maritime” to own and operate a fleet of boats. Also, Mrs. McBride was the first African American women to serve as the Parent Teachers Association, P. T. A., President in the region.

Let's add Capt. McBride to NJHS events and recognition. Thank you, Ambassador Dr. Jacqueline McBride Jones
Looking for CARS years 1929-1991 for an HBO series. Filming April 2019-October 2019.

Please send email to: [email protected]
**Include Photo, make, model, and availability
**Must be within 50 miles of Hudson Valley
**Paid a day rate

Thank you!
In honor of women history month, how a Turkish immigrant, former socialite, and diplomat's wife turned Chatham Township, NJ, into a home to boxing legends.

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I wrote this for the The Record yesterday about New Bridge Landing's open-house summer tour. I absolutely loved the spot. Thanks to the Bergen County Historical Society for their overwhelming hospitality.
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