Princeton Parents for Black Children cordially invites you to attend our end of the year event “A Night To Celebrate Our Excellence” on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Princeton YMCA outdoors, masked and socially distanced. During the awards ceremony, which starts promptly at 6:30 pm, we will honor our graduating 5th, […]
In this virtual (Zoom) discussion, Dr. Carol Kelley shares how she will approach her new role and what she hopes to achieve as superintendent of Princeton Public Schools. This informal discussion, moderated by Antoine Newlin and Ashley Hightower of the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society, is an opportunity for the community to get to know […]
Princeton Senior Resource Center Fall Fundraiser Event Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, strategist, orator, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center). Dr. King is the daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, two of the world’s […]
Heritage Tour Plaques to be Unveiled in Princeton's Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. When: Plaques will be unveiled on a special walking tour Saturday, December 11, 12-3pm Where: BEGIN: Hinds Plaza (Princeton Public Library) END: Reception at Studio Hillier (190 Witherspoon Street) Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society (WJHCS) announced the placement of twenty-nine Heritage Tour plaques […]
“Get Ready for three days of Inspiration, Networking, Skills, Tools & Techniques” Princeton Community Works 2022 is presenting their Annual Conference for Nonprofit Professionals & Volunteers Online: The theme is: ”Share it Forward: Connect, Create, Collaborate” January 24, 25, 26 All for the outrageously reasonable price of $20.00! See the Princeton Community Works Conference website […]
On Sunday September 25th, Mount Pisgah will be celebrating their annual homecoming service. This annual celebration is significant celebration in the life of the congregation. It’s a time where friends and family members from near and far gather for the 10:00 AM worship service. Homecoming Sunday is filled with good music, great fellowship, reflections, and […]
As part of the Children's Book Festival, the library has invited Miami University's, "Telling a People's Story: African American Children's Illustrated Literature" Traveling exhibit to the library from October 1-30. “Telling a People’s Story” is the first traveling exhibit devoted to the art found within the pages of African American children’s illustrated literature. The exhibition […]
The Princeton Children’s Book Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 8, as an outdoor, in-person event. We are excited to come back together under the tents on Hinds Plaza next to the library and expect it will be a joyful celebration of books and the people who make and read them. The 2022 featured artwork is created […]
While you spend a lovely, autumnal weekend out on the Square shopping, and dining al fresco with friends and family, delight in the sounds of an eclectic mix of musicians that will make the town come alive with acoustic covers, classic rock, country and jazzy favorites you know and love! Find a spot at one […]
TICKETS: https://wjhcs.betterworld.org/events/2023-fall-fundraising-gala WJHCS PRESENTS: 1 MAN PLAY ON U.K. SLAVE TRADE TO MARK DECADE OF WJHCS’ SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY On Thursday, November 2nd, at 7:30PM, Witherspoon Jackson Historical and Cultural Society (WJHCS) will hold its annual fundraising gala at Morven. It will be open to members of the public with tickets. I Dreamed I […]
See engaging live performances of music, poetry, and comedy in the Solley Theater within the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts at the Arts Council of Princeton, located at 102 Witherspoon Street in downtown Princeton, NJ. Each month (usually on the 4th Saturday), the live show runs from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. Admission: $2.00 […]
The “Four-on-the-Floor” beat is a dance-friendly rhythmic pattern which has influenced many different genres of music, from jazz and disco to rock and metal. Our Four on the Floor Fest is a musician-run alt-rock music festival showcasing our area’s fresh emerging talent. Enjoy 3+ hours of live music and celebration of our local alt music […]
Glassblowing lessons, demonstrations, and free art and science activities for the whole family! 10am-12pm one-on-one lessons ($90) 12-3pm FREE glass blowing demos, pumpkin science experiment, and art activities
Join us for a multi-media birthday celebration honoring the legacy of Paul Robeson, Princeton’s “native son” and scholar, all American athlete, artist, and activist. Free and open to all ages, this community event is presented in partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Witherspoon Jackson Historical and Cultural Society, and the Paul Robeson House of Princeton. Schedule […]
WJHCS and Arts Council of Princeton present Honoring and Celebrating 90+ Years of God's Blessings, Family Love, Lasting Friendships, Sharing Wisdom, and Spreading Joy When: Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2pm Where: Arts Council of Princeton Featuring: Barbara Banks Hattie Smith Black John Broadway Barbara Flythe Cecelia Hodges Audrey Mack James "Jimmy" Mack Lois […]
WJHCS and Arts Council of Princeton present Witherspoon-Jackson Open Mic + Book Signing: Reflections from a Vibrant Past and The Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood When: Friday, June 20, 2025 at 6pmWhere: Arts Council of Princeton Back by popular demand, we are doing a second print run of Rev. Gregory S. Smith's collection of poems, Reflections from a […]