Carl Schurz, a “forgotten patriot,” was one of the most influential men in the nineteenth century America who led German revolutionary refugees known as “the 48ers” to make major contributions to American society. His career  as a reformer, orator, foreign ambassador, Civil War General, United States Senator, Secretary of the Interior, and newspaper editorial writer [...]

Join Amanda Hunter, marine biologist and polar expedition guide, on a captivating journey across the polar oceans in celebration of Earth Day. Dive into the vibrant marine ecosystems of the Arctic and Antarctic, from tiny phytoplankton to majestic seals and whales, while uncovering the vital role of sea ice in Earth's climate. Amanda will also [...]

What is the biggest nuisance when it comes gardening? Many people will respond with pests, particularly deer. White-tailed deer were virtually extinct in the late 1800s in NJ, but through conservation efforts, in can seem like they are everywhere. Please join us as Rutgers Master Gardener Jean Miller discusses the reasons for their current population [...]

For most students of the Civil War, the only factor they can recall of the May 31, 1862, Battle of Seven Pines/Fair Oaks, is that the battle resulted in Confederate General Robert E. Lee rising into command of Confederate armies in the east. What many fail to realize is just how close the Confederacy came [...]