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Slavery in New Jersey: A Troubled History is an illustrated 40-page book that traces the evolution of slavery in New Jersey, which began with Dutch settlement in the seventeenth century and continued through the end of the Civil War.

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Durand-Hedden and the SOMA Coalition on Race welcome the Nubian Heritage Quilters for Juneteenth celebration

Durand-Hedden and the SOMA Coalition on Race are pleased to announce that the Nubian Heritage Quilters will be featured at our Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19. Visitors can stop by, admire their stunning work, and talk to the quilters themselves.

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The Honorable Garnet R. Thornton Hall announced as 2026 Juneteenth keynote speaker

Durand-Hedden House & Garden and the SOMA Community Coalition on Race are excited to announce that this year’s keynote speaker for our Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, will be Garnet R. Hall.

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Durand-Hedden and the SOMA Community Coalition on Race to honor Juneteenth

Durand-Hedden and the SOMA Community Coalition on Race invite you to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, from 12 pm to 4 pm.

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Thank you to our wonderful community for making Durand-Hedden a resource for learning about our shared history. We are on a programming hiatus for the summer. Stay tuned for our 2026-2027 season, and for updates on fundraising and our Raise the Roof project.

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