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Revolutionary Books: Colonial Taverns of New Jersey Online only! Wednesday, September 30, 2026 7:00 PM On Zoom Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/4mspvmp4 Join the Newark Public Library as we mark the USA’s 250th anniversary. Michael C.

FREE guided trolley bus tours of Newark's historic Forest Hill neighborhood!

October 3 and October 24
To register: [email protected]

Rededication Ceremony for the First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark Monument at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Broadway in Newark.

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Online only--from the Newark Public Library
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
7:00 PM
On Zoom
Registration required. Click on image for registration link.

Join the Newark Public Library as we mark the USA’s 250th anniversary.

Join us as we hear author Michael C. Gabriele discuss his newest book, Colonial Taverns of New Jersey.

Gabriele’s earlier books include The History of Diners in New Jersey. He lives in Nutley, where he sits on the board of the Nutley Historical Society. He is also on the advisory board of the Clifton Arts Center.

Colonial Taverns of New Jersey, published in 2023, examines these community gathering places. Colonial taverns formed the social network that held the state together in the era before the Revolution.

Revolutionary Books: Colonial Taverns of New Jersey Online only! Wednesday, September 30, 2026 7:00 PM On Zoom Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/4mspvmp4 Join the Newark Public Library as we mark the USA’s 250th anniversary. Michael C.

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Join the Newark Public Library as we mark the USA’s 250th anniversary.

Hear historical reenactor Daryian Kelton channel the experiences of soldiers in New Jersey, both Black and white, during the 1700s.

Daryian is the Lead Military Interpreter at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton.

Saturday, August 29, 2026
12:00 pm
Main Library Courtyard
5 Washington Street

Revolutionary Talks: Soldier from the 1700s Join the Newark Public Library as we mark the USA’s 250th anniversary. Hear historical reenactor Daryian Kelton channel the experiences of soldiers in New Jersey, both Black and white…

Today Phil Yourish, our Executive Director, was at the historic Mount Pleasant Cemetery to see the monument "The First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark" at its new home at the entrance of the cemetery. Since 2016, the statue was on the campus of the NJ Performing Arts Center until new construction placed it in a storage lot with no plans for relocation.

Once again, thanks to Newark Landmarks longtime President (now retired) Elizabeth Del Tufo for making arrangements and obtaining funding for the monument to be placed at Mount Pleasant, which is a state and national landmark. A rededication ceremony is scheduled for Friday, September 18th.

Revolutionary Talks: How British Colonists became Americans
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
6:00 PM
Main Library
Third Floor

Join the Newark Public Library as we mark the USA’s 250th anniversary.

Speaker: George Robb, Professor Emeritus of History, William Paterson University

This illustrated talk explores how and when British settlers in the thirteen colonies stopped identifying as Britons and began thinking of themselves as “Americans.” What were some of the fundamental differences between British society and colonial society that brought about the transformation?

Light refreshment served.

Revolutionary Talks: How British Colonists became Americans Wednesday, June 24, 2026 6:00 PM Main Library Third Floor Join the Newark Public Library as we mark the USA’s 250th anniversary. Speaker: George Robb, Professor Emeritus of History…

Getting a Building Permit: Information for Property Owners
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
6:00 PM
Main Library
Third Floor

Why is it important to get a building permit?

What type of work requires one?

Learn about the services that the city provides, and why it is important to work with licensed professionals.

Hear about the process and requirements for applying to the Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission.

Architect Francisco A. Grimaldi is the owner of Summit-based FG Architecture Studio LLC. He is also a professor at Kean University, and serves on the Board of AIA Newark and Suburban Architects.

Light refreshment served.

Getting a Building Permit: Information for Property Owners Tuesday, June 9, 2026 6:00 PM Main Library Third Floor Why is it important to get a building permit? What type of work requires one? Learn about the services that the city provides, and why it is…

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Please join Newark Landmarks next Saturday for a walking tour of three of the city's historic churches: First Baptist Peddie Memorial, First Presbyterian, and Grace Episcopal.

Tickets: $15
On sale through Eventbrite

Saturday, June 13, 2026
1:00 PM
First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church
572 Broad Street/Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard

Newark Landmarks is the city's volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to historic preservation.

Historic Newark Church Tour Join Newark Landmarks for this tour of historic Newark churches: First Baptist Peddie Memorial, First Presbyterian, and Grace Episcopal.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
6:00 PM
Newark Public Library

Revolutionary Books: New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry New Jersey's Revolutionary Rivalry: The Untold Story of Colonel Tye & Captain Huddy Rick Geffken Author/Historian Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:00 PM Main Library Centennial Hall Join the Newark Public…