Civil War History has consistently framed the final two years of the war as a epic contest between Grant and Lee and has too frequently overshadowed the role of Major General George Meade, commander of the Army of the Potomac. Grant’s arrival to the Eastern Theater in March 1865 signaled a new command dynamic for [...]

When we consider estate planning, we often think of wills, power of attorney, and beneficiaries to retirement accounts.  Life insurance, on the other hand, is usually an after thought, but can provide meaningful benefits for family when you pass.  Britney Enelow, Investment Advisor with the Credit Union of New Jersey, will help clarify how a [...]

The struggle for black freedom in the twentieth century took many forms, particularly within local communities and greater political landscape. Black people and families had to coalesce around the principles of strength, determination, and faith as they struggled to obtain equality in a resistive and prejudicial America. In honor of Black History Month, please join [...]

If flowers could talk, what would they say? Although using flowers and herbs to convey sentiments has been around for thousands of years, it was in the Victorian Era when the tradition of sending coded messages with flowers became popular. This talk discusses the history, symbolism and sentiments around the flowers we love. Layce Gebhard [...]

How can we work toward sustaining agriculture in northwest New Jersey? Learn about how preserving farmland benefits more than just farmers, and how some organizations are working not only to provide land and opportunities for people to get into farming, but also market access so they can make a living doing it.  Catherine Suttle of [...]

Did you know that the NJ State Library has one of the few law libraries open to the public in the state of New Jersey? We have a dedicated staff to specifically handle all of your legal questions. Please join Librarians Kelsey Allen and Cynthia Lambert for an introduction and overview of the Law Library [...]