What can sixty images reveal about three centuries of community life? In 2014, the Lawrence Historical Society installed a timeline mural in the Lawrence Township Municipal Building, tracing 300 years…
When we think of the American Revolution, we often imagine a local struggle between thirteen colonies and the British Crown. Historian and author Richard Bell challenges that familiar story, revealing…
The Jewish Catskill resorts of the 20th century were a summer paradise for millions — and the birthplace of some of America’s greatest comic careers. Legends such as Mel Brooks,…
Did you know even small changes in your yard can make a big difference for pollinators, birds, and local wildlife? Join Hopewell Valley Gardens for Wildlife's upcoming webinar, Transforming a…
Catharine "Caty" Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 7 PM via Zoom Registration required Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine "Caty" Greene, the indomitable wife of…
Egon Schiele: Nature, Allegory, and the Human Condition Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 7 PM via Zoom Registration required Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt's protégé, shocked the art world with his…
Explore the history of Route 66 and the experiences of everyday people who lived, worked, and traveled along the Mother Road during its heyday. It is informed by a collection…
This insightful tour of the Asian Art Museum’s collection traces the development of ceramic art from its ancient origins, revealing the wide-ranging influence of Chinese ceramics on ceramic traditions across…
Join Antora Banerjee, BS, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, BCPS, BCACP, Registered Pharmacist II with Penn Medicine Princeton Health on Thursday, June 23, 7:00 pm, as she discusses what to consider when…
Military records are a rich source of genealogical information, often preserving details not found anywhere else, including signatures. New Jersey offers especially strong resources for researching Revolutionary and Civil War…
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