Lineage societies allow us to connect with others who share a common history.  They are also a great way to share genealogy research tips and network with others who can help on our family history journey.  However,  it can be confusing about requirements to join and the process to apply. In celebration of National Family History [...]

The American Revolution inspired many people of various backgrounds to join in the common cause of independence. Two men, who served in both the Continental Line and their respective county militias, exemplify this incredible coming together as one nation. One was a runaway teenage apprentice from Middlesex County, the other a free mixed-race man from [...]

Is your 65th birthday coming up? Are you planning to retire? Thinking about making changes during the fall Medicare annual enrollment period? This is your chance to get your Medicare questions answered and learn the basics of Medicare from a certified SHIP counselor so that you can make the coverage choices that are right for [...]

While there are medical conditions that can affect both men and women, there are a host of issues that are only specific to men.  In a survey released by the Cleveland Clinic in 2022, 55% of men say they do not get regular health screenings; this is more prevalent among men of color (white, 53% [...]

The history of New Jersey dates back thousands of years, as the first indigenous peoples settled in the Delaware Valley. Yet so much of their culture and lives remain a mystery. The archaeological remains from New Jersey’s early Native American inhabitants can provide material evidence about where they lived, the tools they made, the dwellings [...]

Stress impacts our everyday lives, cropping up at home, work, and school. According to the American Institute of Stress, 55% of Americans feel stress in their everyday lives. Unchecked stressors can have long-lasting effects on our physical and mental health. Join Dr. Rajiv Vyas, M.D., for a helpful stress management workshop to increase self-awareness of [...]

If you want to shift careers or feel like you need more training to be competitive in your current field, you may want to explore the many publicly funded career training options. Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and other education grants, many people can access training for in-demand occupations. In this presentation, we’ll [...]

From the IRS phone scam to lottery and sweepstakes scams, to the so-called grandparent scam, it appears that imposter frauds and other criminal scams are more active than ever — and are preying on potential victims in New Jersey through phone calls, emails, and other means. Don’t get scammed!! Please join us on as Melanie [...]

In the summer of 2022, a public archeological dig at the Red Bank Battlefield yielded an unexpected surprise.  The remains of 15 soldiers, believed to be Hessians, were uncovered in a mass grave, shocking the archeological team and changing the understanding of the Battle of Red Bank.  Join us in our celebration of Trenton’s Patriot’s [...]

Have you ever wondered when your house was built, by whom, or what it was used for? Perhaps a house in your town or community is the subject of folklore; is any of it true? Please join us as Douglas McVarish discusses his work “Researching the History of a New Jersey House.” Based on the [...]