Presentation on the Lost Souls Project by Kristal Langford, Lost Souls Project Public Historian and VP Lost Souls Project Board of Trustees for the Milltown Historical Society.
The Lost Souls Project Educators Institute is excited to offer Professional Development Workshops aimed at empowering K-12 educators. The workshops will focus on centering Black life and culture as mechanisms for survival and resistance during the institution of slavery in New Jersey. To register click...
Eliza, a thirteen-year-old girl from New York, was placed on the Schoharie in 1818 as part of a Middlesex County Judge Jacob Van Wickle's slavering and sent to Louisiana. She joined other young girls and at least thirteen mothers of very young children. Eliza became...
The Lost Souls Public Memorial Project and the Township of East Brunswick announce An Homage to Our Legacy and Juneteenth Celebration to be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 beginning at 1:30pm. This is the first ever Juneteenth event sponsored by the Township of East...
Presentation on the Lost Souls Project by Kristal Langford, Lost Souls Project Public Historian and VP Lost Souls Project Board of Trustees.
We are thrilled to invite you to our first Mission Day– community talk, panel discussion, and art event.This event will take place on: August 24th starting at 9:30 am at 9 Bayard Street in New Brunswick. Join us as we delve into the intersection of...
We’re proud to present "Shades of Resistance: The Enduring Spirit of Black Americans" at the East Brunswick Public Library—a powerful exhibit featuring images and artifacts that highlight the resilience, defiance, and survival of Black communities throughout history. Explore untold stories, see artifacts that speak to the...
Join us for this insightful workshop on reconstructing the narrative regarding slavery education in New Jersey. The 2025 Educators’ Workshop is designed for pre-service and in-service K-12 educators and will focus on: Interdisciplinary Pedagogical Strategies K-12 Amistad Act Integration Narrative Expansion *Professional development credit is...
Join us for a day of Commemoration and Celebration! Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 11 am to 6 pm New Brunswick Performing Arts Center Lobby 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick Flag Raising Ceremony, Community Libation, Chalk Mural, Crafts, Performances, Civic Engagement, Organizations Resource tables, Baby...
The Vulcan Pioneers of New Brunswick, a historical organization of Black firefighters, presents the annual city parade. Saturday, June 21, 2025| 11 am to 6 pm The parade will run along George Street and Remsen Avenue, with floats, performers and, of course, fire trucks. The...
Join us on Saturday, Saturday, September 27th at 12:00pm, for our 8th Annual Homage to our Ancestors event! Arrive early to enjoy interactive activities including history unboxed, talking drum demonstration, and an opportunity to work with clay. Then hear an important update regarding the living garden...