The 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States of America is coming in 2026 and libraries will be key participants. This session will prepare librarians to meet this historic moment by providing an overview of the RevolutionNJ Handbook and key themes, current available programming (including a new grade 5-12 program titled History Happened Here and a Traveling Exhibition), and suggestions on how to develop local programming that will engage patrons.
Presenter(s):
Marc Lorenc (New Jersey Historical Commission), Andrew Dauphinee (New Jersey State Library) Moderator: John Beekman (Jersey City Free Public Library)
Event Time:
Friday, May 31, 2024 - 9:00am to 9:50am