Honoring Black History Month in Ewing
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and reflect on the contributions, leadership, and resilience of Black Americans who have shaped our nation and continue to move it forward. In Ewing Township, I am especially proud of our strong diversity and the many cultures, perspectives, and histories that enrich our community every day.
Throughout February, we will be sharing events and programs taking place in Ewing and the surrounding region that highlight Black history and culture. If you have an event you’d like us to include, I encourage you to share it by clicking the button below.
I hope you’ll join us in recognizing this important month and in celebrating the diversity that makes Ewing a welcoming and vibrant place to live.
— Mayor Bert H. Steinmann
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FEATURED
Oh Freedom! was created by New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites to introduce visitors to the Black soldiers of the American Revolution. These soldiers played important roles on both sides of the Revolution. The exhibit is on display through Feb. 19 at the Ewing Municipal Building. Stop by and view it, along with our Gallery of Trailblazers. On Friday, Feb. 20, the exhibit moves to Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, for an informative guided program and a look at the powerful exhibit. 6:30 p.m. Free. Thank you to the New Jersey Office of Historic Sites, State Parks, Forestry and Historic Sites, and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.
100 Years of Black History Commemorations!
An African American by the name of Dr. Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week in 1926. This was the precursor to Black History Month. By 1926, African Americans in New Jersey had established hundreds of churches, lectures, schools, self-help groups, purchased lands and yes, wrote books, and fought for and won the vote for Black men and men and saved our people. As we mark 100 years of Black history commemorations, we are reminded that Black history is not confined to the past. It is living, evolving, and foundational to our shared story. We invite residents and visitors to Ewing Town Hall to experience this special exhibit, where 20 panels honor trailblazers whose lives and leadership shaped history locally, statewide, and nationally. May these stories inform, inspire, and remind us that progress is built by people willing to lead, serve, and stand for something greater than themselves.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Art Exhibit, ArtWorks
In the Main Gallery, FUGAZI, a self-titled multidisciplinary exhibition by Trenton-based artist FUGAZI, explores perspective as the foundation of human experience. Rooted in moral relativism, the work reflects on how truth is shaped by culture, time, and personal identity.
In the Community Gallery, Celestial Bodies by Rashad Malik Davis is a reclamation of Black and Queer identity grounded in ancestral knowledge and spiritual history. Drawing from his academic background in anthropology, Davis examines Queerness as an ancient and sacred presence within many indigenous African cultures, one later disrupted by colonial erasure.
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Heart & Soul: Slide into better health!
Thursday, Feb. 19, 6 to 8 p.m., RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton. Join the Physical & Mental Health Committee of Trenton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., as they partner with Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health-Hamilton and NCBW- Central New Jersey Chapter, for the 3rd Annual "Heart & Soul" event! There will be health screenings, heart health resources, zumba, line dancing and light refreshments will be provided. Cost: $10 (Registration to be completed online; payment will be collected at the door) Registration Link: tinyurl.com/HeartandSoul2026
Thursday, Feb. 19, 5 to 7 p.m. and Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Morven Museum, 55 Stockton St., Princeton.
Foundation Academies (FA) Charter School in Trenton, NJ is proud to partner with Princeton Battlefield Society and Morven Museum to unveil Men W/O Shoes—a powerful event shining a long overdue spotlight on Black soldiers in America's fight for freedom in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
Black History in the Sourland Mountains
Feb. 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Hunterdon County Library, 314 Route 12, Flemington.
Discover the powerful and often untold stories of African Americans who lived, worked, and built communities in the Sourland Mountain region of New Jersey. Learn why NJ was once called the “Slave State of the North” and how formerly enslaved people forged lives of freedom, resilience, and lasting legacy. Presented by the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM), this free, in-person Black History Month event connects visitors to local landmarks like Stoutsburg Cemetery and Mt. Zion AME Church in Skillman, NJ, preserving stories that continue to inspire today.
Black History Month Program
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2 to 4:30 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.), Trenton Central High School. The Trenton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the Trenton Fortitude Corporation presents their annual Black History Month Program entitled: "The Soul of New Jersey!" $10. Tickets: tinyurl.com/TACBHP2026
February is Black History Month, and the Mercer County Library System is proud to celebrate with events honoring the heritage, culture, and achievements of Black Americans.
Join us virtually or at your local branch to reflect, learn, and celebrate together. Registration is required for most events.
Events
For Kids
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
All month long, during library hours
Hightstown Branch
Space Craft Inspired by Mae Jemison
Monday, February 23, 4:00 pm
Tuesday, February 24, 4:00 pm
Hopewell Branch
Drop-In Craft: Mae Jemison-Inspired Spaceships
Saturday, February 21, 1:30 pm
West Windsor Branch
For Adults
True Crime Book Club: A Devil Went Down to Georgia by Deb Miller Landau
Tuesday, February 24, 3:00 pm
Lawrence Branch
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