All alumnae, friends, the Rutgers community, and the public are invited to our <a href="https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E209370&amp;id=437" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2026 AADC&nbsp;Virtual Zagoren Lecture.</a> Dr. Gretchen Sullivan-Sorin ’74, Director and Distinguished Professor, Cooperstown Graduate Program, will chronicle how the advent of the car–the ultimate symbol of independence and possibility–has always held a special importance for African Americans. It brought them new mobility and freedom but also exposed them to discrimination and deadly violence. Black motorists relied on travel guides, Black-only businesses, and informal communication networks to keep themselves safe as they ventured out on the open road in their cars. This history charts how the automobile fundamentally reshaped African American life and made the modern Civil Rights Movement possible. The Associate Alumnae of Douglass College presents this impactful lecture as we honor Juneteenth.
The annual Zagoren Lecture features an alumna and honors former AADC Executive Director, the late Adelaide Marcus Zagoren ’40.

Local Event: AADC Virtual Zagoren Lecture: The Green Book, the Automobile and the Road to Civil Rights

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AADC Virtual Zagoren Lecture: The Green Book,...

All alumnae, friends, the Rutgers community, and the public are invited to our 2026 AADC Virtual Zagoren Lecture.  Dr. Gretchen...

AADC Virtual Zagoren Lecture: The Green Book, the Automobile and the Road to Civil Rights

St. Ann's Parish

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Come experience the 118th annual St Ann’s Italian Festa, featuring amazing Italian food, wine, beer, and games for the whole family. Enjoy live music from DJ Frank Forte and School of Rock Somerville, plus your chance to win big with Super 50/50 tickets for $20 each. Go to stannclassical.square.site to get yours today.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: St. Ann's Italian Festa June 18-20

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St. Ann's Italian Festa June 18-20

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Come experience the 118th annual St Ann’s Italian Festa, featuring amazing Italian food, wine, beer, and games for the...

Step back in time and join us for a Historical Tea Party at Trinity United Church on Saturday, June 27th at 3pm. Help us celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday and the 180th birthday of Trinity, the church with the doll house. Tea and sweets will be served and there will be short talks on the History of Trinity United Church and its role in Warren’s history and also one on the history of how tea changed the world. Tickets can be purchased through TUC’s website, trinityunitedchurch.com at the donation site.

Local Event: Historical Tea Party

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Historical Tea Party

Step back in time and join us for a Historical Tea Party at Trinity United Church on Saturday, June 27th at 3pm. Help us...

North Branch Park

Somerset County's annual Independence Day fireworks display is returning for 2026 on Friday, July 3, at North Branch Park on Milltown Road in Bridgewater.
The free event will begin with park access at 6 p.m., and the fireworks are set to start at 9:30 p.m.
North Branch Park gates will open early to allow vehicles to enter and give families time to picnic on the grounds before the show.Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, with heavy car and foot traffic expected as the start time approaches.
Milltown Road is expected to close at about 9 p.m. ahead of the display.The event will include more than just fireworks.
The NJ 3rd Regiment Revolutionary War encampment will be on-site, giving park visitors an added attraction before nightfall.
Organizers also said food trucks will be available, and people may bring picnic baskets into the park.
Those heading to North Branch Park are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets to use while spending the evening on the grounds.
Alcohol is prohibited, and personal fireworks are not allowed.
Traffic changes are expected to continue after the fireworks end.
Milltown Road will remain closed for 30 minutes to one hour following the show while pedestrians make their way out of the park and through nearby neighborhoods.
Bridgewater Police will assist park staff with traffic flow during that period.
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.somersetcountyparks.org/north-branch-park/pages/independence-day-fireworks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">somersetcountyparks.org/north-branch-park/pages/independence-day-fireworks</a>.

Local Event: Somerset County Independence Day Fireworks 2026

Somerset County Independence Day Fireworks 2026

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Middlebrook Road

BRIDGEWATER- The July 4th
celebration kicks off with the annual Independence Day program at the Middlebrook Encampment on Middlebrook Road in Bridgewater.For 131 years, the Washington Camp Ground Association has honored the memory of the American Revolution and the two Middlebrook encampments, both of which played a strategic role in the successful outcome of the Revolutionary War.
The ceremony will start at 10:00 am when local Boy Scouts remove the Hopkinson Flag flown for the last 365 days over the campsite with a new one to fly over the campground until next year. 
The Washington Camp Ground Association was incorporated as a 501(c)3 organization in 1894 and owns a portion of the land, known as Washington’s Middlebrook Encampment. The 19.3-acre location was donated through the generosity and foresight of the Honorable George LaMonte. The “Middlebrook Encampment” is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Association is dedicated to preserving this land for educational and commemorative purposes and to honoring the struggle of the colonists for freedom and independence during the American Revolution. Every 4th of July, patriotic exercises are conducted at the Camp Ground, featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence. This 4th of July 2025 celebrates the 131th Annual Ceremony and the 249th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. (July 4, 1776).
While today’s event is memorable, in 1907, the Fourth of July celebration included a parade that proceeded from downtown Bound Brook to this location. The parade that year was the first reported in the United States to include a procession of automobiles. Over 2,000 citizens followed the parade to this campground, where the patriotic events were held, and the Declaration of Independence was read.

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4th of July Celebration

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White Oak Park

Branchburg will be hosting a daylong celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary at White Oak Park on Sunday, July 5.
The event is scheduled from noon to 9 p.m. at the park, 235 Baird Road, and admission is free.
The celebration will include food, music, and community activities, with the event benefiting the Branchburg Fire Department.Dogs are welcome at the park during the event.
"Celebrate America’s 250th with an unforgettable day of food, music, and community fun — all benefiting the Branchburg Fire Department!" said the Township."Bring your family, friends, and pups and enjoy a full day of celebration, capped off with a spectacular fireworks display!" said the Township.
A fireworks show is planned for dusk.
Attendees can also expect 21 gourmet specialty food trucks, local vendors, and an adult beverage bar.
Live entertainment is scheduled throughout the afternoon and evening.
<ul><li>Tequila Rose is set to perform from noon to 3 p.m.</li><li>The Eddie Testa Band is scheduled for 3 to 6 p.m.</li><li>Belle Tones is slated for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.</li></ul>

Local Event: Branchburg Sets America 250 Celebration With Fireworks

Branchburg Sets America 250 Celebration With...

Branchburg will be hosting a daylong celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary at White Oak Park on Sunday, July 5.
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Branchburg Sets America 250 Celebration With Fireworks

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Thursday, June 18

AADC Virtual Zagoren Lecture: The Green Book, the Automobile and the Road to Civil Rights

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7:00 PM

New Brunswick, NJ

Saturday, June 27

Historical Tea Party

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3:00 PM

118 King George Rd, Warren, NJ

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