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Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
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Uncovering our Local History: A Three-Part Immersive Series Examining Racism and Antisemitism in Scotch Plains and Fanwood - Part 1: Immersive Tour: Black History in Scotch Plains and Fanwood

Sunday, October 22, 2023

JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ

Randi Zucker
908-889-8800 x253
[email protected]

Join us on a narrated bus tour to examine local sites and their significance in our Black history. Major sites include the Scudder House whipping post, Stage House Inn, Osborne Cannonball House, Scotch Plains Baptist Church and cemetery, Battle of Short Hills site, the Frazee's homes, Shady Rest Country Club and the Jerseyland and Kramer Park neighborhoods. Tours leave from the JCC.
Price: $20 

This program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. 

Opportunities for community service and professional development hours will be available.

Thank you to our sponsor 

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Next up in this series:
Part 2: Brunch and Learn: The Spread of Nazi Propaganda from the Flanders Printing Press in Scotch Plains, NJ
Sunday, January 28, 2024 • 11:00 a.m. 

Part 3: Town Hall: Paving the Path Forward Through Community Connection
April 16, 2024 • 7:00 p.m.