Yes, but what does it all MEAN?
This past fall I taught an undergraduate course on American material culture. It was my first go at this type […]
history
Back to the River: Promoting Kayak and Canoe Tours for Environmental and Historic Awareness
As I have attempted to explore the connection between outdoor recreation with historical education and awareness, I have focused mainly […]
NJ350 Publication Initiative
From H-NJ: The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) announced an NJ350 Publication Initiative for 2014 which will fund applications for […]
United States Colored TroopsService Records Now Available Online
From the National Archives: The National Archives announced this week it had completed the United States Colored Troops (USCT) Service […]
Civil War Photography Extravaganzain Washington D.C. June 13
From dclibrary.org: Come and join the particularly enthusiastic Garry Adelman for a photographic tour of the Civil War. Photographs are […]
Christine Arato NamedNPS Historian of the Northeast Region
From the National Park Service: Christine Arato has been named the Regional Historian of the Northeast Region by the National […]
Spring Issue of New Jersey History Now Available
From H-NJ: The New Jersey Historical Commission has published the Spring issue of New Jersey History. The journal is hosted by […]
How Best To Get The Word Out
Hiking regularly on the weekends, I am always impressed with how much the general public enjoys the outdoor experience. While […]
Conference: The Challenge of Camden, The Challenge for America
From Rutgers-Camden: The Center for Urban Research and Education at Rutgers-Camden has announced its forthcoming conference, The Challenge of Camden, […]
The Meaning of Green: The Challenges of Funding for Environmental Protection and Historical Preservation
My last post focused on the strong connection between outdoor recreation and education in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. […]