H-New-Jersey is open to anyone with an interest in the history of New Jersey, including but not limited to academic researchers, teachers, students, archivists, historic site staff, volunteers, genealogists, archeologists, historic preservationists, and just plain history buffs. H-New Jersey is sponsored by the New Jersey Historical Commission as a service to the state's history community.

Recent Content

Revolution NJ Public History Workshop Series: Uncovering Voices

Revolution NJ Public History Workshop Series: Uncovering Voices  

Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (ET) 
Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum, 120 W Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 
Registration: https://bit.ly/RevNJPublic2  
 
How do you find and uncover the stories that resonate with the various members of your community? Where do you look for these resources?

NJ Historical Commission Inclusive History Grants

FY 2023 Inclusive History Grant Program

The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) is pleased to introduce a new grant program focused on supporting research and interpretative planning at public history and cultural sites in New Jersey. Inclusive History Grants will fund the exploration of under-represented narratives in New Jersey history with a goal of expanding inclusive, community-centered interpretation and resources offered by historic sites and history organizations.

MURDER ON THE MOUNTAIN–A BOOK TALK BY PETER J. WOSH

An event sponsored by the Newark Public Library

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
6:00 PM
In person or virtual
In person: Main Library, 5 Washington Street
Virtually: via Zoom

Margaret Klem of West Orange was convicted of murdering her husband, and sent to the gallows in 1881. She was the last woman executed in New Jersey.

Revolution NJ Public History Workshop Series: Engaging Communities

Revolution NJ Public History Workshop Series: Engaging Communities  
 
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) 
Historical Society of Princeton, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ 
 
How do you build a better relationship between your historic site/organization and the community you live in?