Black Children and the Civil Rights Movement

This program hosted by the Mercer County Library System is virtual and will take place on Wednesday, January 10 at 7pm. In the summer of 1955, fourteen-year-old Emmett Till was…

A History of Muslims in America

This program hosted by the Mercer County Library System is virtual and will take place on Wednesday, January 31, 2pm Most Americans are unaware of the long history of Muslims…

The History of the Hershey Chocolate Company

Today, the name Hershey is synonymous with quality milk chocolate. But that wasn't always the case. Milton S. Hershey worked hard and failed often before his chocolate was finally successful,…

Unsung Heros: Jewish Women

Many Jewish women have blazed trails for the generations that followed. Explore the contributions of several Jewish women who have worked to better the lives of those around them. Learn…

Howell Farm – Visit from the Horse Doctor, Dentist, and Shoer

Howell Living History Farm 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville, NJ, United States

On Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., shots, worming medicine, dental exams, and hoof trimming are in store for Howell Farm’s seven workhorses when the veterinarian and dentist…

Indomitable Women Artists

America in the years 1929-1959 saw the growth of consumerism, a world war, changing roles for women, and Abstract Expressionism. New York City became the new “Center of the Art…

Overlooked Ingenuity

On Wednesday, March 20, at 7pm, Carol Simon Levin tells the stories of women who overcame the combined barriers of gender and race to create inventions that have changed our…

Howell Farm – Sawmilling & Orchard Care

Howell Living History Farm 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville, NJ, United States

Barn beams, siding, and floorboards for horse stalls will be the order of the day when logger-sawyer Scott Stevens makes his annual stop at Howell Farm on March 23 at…

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