NJ Humanities

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🏛️ Is it a "strange time" to be in D.C. advocating for the humanities? We don’t think so.

In a world of complex global issues, the humanities are the toolkit we need for the present. Our CEO and Board are on the Hill today to make the case for why this funding is non-negotiable.

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The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts' upcoming series of webinars and workshops offer a host of valuable information to humanities organizations. The August 11 & October 28 webinars are FREE for all.

✅ Find full info & registration at https://t.co/kzM8pCdQek.

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Our past grantee CivicStory is hiring an Editor Co-Director (PT) in Northeast Jersey.

🟢 Full job description & application: https://t.co/4V7wbweXYu

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Check out the latest edition of Opportunities for the Field for grant announcements, calls for artists, professional development workshops, and much more. Don't miss an opportunity! View the full newsletter by visiting https://t.co/fbUnr023x2 #njarts

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👋 Looking for a little help to turn your historic site into a true destination?

The Discover NJ History License Plate Fund awards grants up to $7,500 to develop & promote visitor-ready sites as heritage tourism destinations.

Applications due August 1.

https://t.co/glSCa0TFof

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The First Peoples Fund's Cultural Capital Fellowship provides a $10,000 grant for Native artists at any career stage who have strong community ties and are dedicated to preserving and transmitting ancestral traditions.

https://t.co/TexoJUodD5

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🔔 NEW Funding opportunities, job listings, and even a chance to have your poetry published professionally. Plus, Gigi examines the humanities lessons she took from jury duty.

All in this month's Resource Roundup!

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New NJCH merch has dropped! 👚

Show off your Jersey roots with our Garden State-themed tees, tanks, and sweatshirts, and support the humanities at the same time. A portion of all sales will benefit NJCH.

🔥 Shop now on Bonfire: https://t.co/rj3PDdZNtV

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📜 Fun article. Hip hip huzzah to all the "history makers" bringing #America250 to life in Philly, New Jersey, and beyond!

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Historical reenactors’ Super Bowl | Morning Newsletter https://t.co/j8CWvVaNrx

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The @MonmouthMuseum's new exhibit, "Native Americans of New Jersey: Past and Present," is @guardian's #1 recommendation on its list of museums to visit for America’s 250th anniversary.

💡 https://t.co/zvA11azuCh

*Supported by a $10,000 incubation grant from NJCH in 2025*

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⌚ Don't miss out on a free visit (& lunch) at the Princeton University Art Museum! A special event for members of our Community of Practice for Community College Humanities Professionals.

There's still time to join the COP (also free!) and RSVP.

Info: https://t.co/YJh41qUgRX

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Celebrate America's 250th through NJ lens of sports and music https://t.co/xXQBzwYpau

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By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by @HumFed and the @SmithsonianFolk.

Learn more at https://t.co/hU9y0Zbd90

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Thank you @northjersey for highlighting the outstanding local history projects we're funding as part of #ByThePeople2026 w/ @HudsonCCC Oral History Project, University of Orange, Tuckerton Seaport, and Whitesbog Preservation Trust!

#SmithsonianFolklife

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Celebrate America's 250th through NJ lens of sports and music https://t.co/xXQBzwYpau

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Know a high school, college, or grad student who has completed an outstanding project/thesis on any subject relating to NJ studies?
You have 1 more week to nominate them for the Stellhorn & Waldron NJ Studies Academic Alliance Awards (deadline: 6/15).

https://t.co/v1tnFXANLu

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There are at least 15 organizations working in the #MiddletownNJ area to preserve & present its history! Get to know them & get involved with their work at the 2nd annual Community History Fair, hosted by our Community History Program alumni @MiddletownPL.

🆓 June 13 • 1-4 PM

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An event for our friends in and around Allentown commemorating #Juneteenth and #NJ250, featuring past NJCH grantee and public scholar Sue Kozel.

Full info & RSVP for this enlightening and powerful program is available at https://t.co/qSQpMKAeuw.

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Two grant deadlines of interest to NJ cultural organizations!

You can have this kind of info emailed to you monthly in our Resource Roundup. Just subscribe at https://t.co/rfgwgvIUJK.

🔶 Find info on the opportunities below at: https://t.co/aTvlLjh5Gu

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Records indicate that 36 Carnegie libraries were built in New Jersey between 1900-1917. How many remain?

📍 Visit one of them, @NBFPLNJ, on Saturday to find out. Historian Rick Feingold will discuss how the wealthiest person of his time became the largest philanthropist.

#NJ250

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Looking for a new opportunity? 🌠

Sign up to receive our monthly Resource Roundup email, which includes an array of available positions at cultural institutions throughout the state.

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🏛️ Register Now for Community Conversation: Northern New Jersey National Heritage Area — This Wednesday, June 3! 6:15–7:45 PM | South Orange Performing Arts Center 💰FREE | 🌐In-Person & Zoom

🎯 RSVP: https://t.co/jNBRA4OiEi

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