The New Jersey Historical Commission is pleased to announce our 2024 New Jersey History Conference, “Imperfectly Civil: History of Politics and Civics in New Jersey”.

The 2024 New Jersey History Conference, Imperfectly Civil: History of Politics and Civics in New Jersey, will examine how New Jerseyans have historically engaged with civic life through elections, public debates, activism, and beyond. Sessions will also explore how historical researchers, public historians, and teachers can support democracy today.

This event is cohosted by the New Jersey Historical Commission, RevolutionNJ, and Rutgers University Eagleton Institute for Politics.

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Conference Agenda:

• 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast and Registration
• 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome
• 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Keynote Presentation from Elizabeth Matto
• Break (15 minutes)
• 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Concurrent Panel Sessions – Fighting for Inclusion
• 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Lightning Sessions and Lunch – Catered by 1911 Smoke House
• 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Concurrent Panel Sessions – New Jersey’s Nature & Grappling with Revolutionary Legacies in the 20th Century
• 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Concurrent Panel Sessions – Power & Politics & Youth Activism: Past & Present
• Break (15 minutes)
• 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM | Concurrent Panel Sessions – Emerging Independence: Women & New Jersey Politics & Publishing in New Jersey

Sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities are available for this conference. To learn more, visit our website.