Black History

Honoring Juneteenth

The celebration honoring Juneteenth co-hosted by the Durand-Hedden House and the SOMA Community Coalition on Race on the grounds of the ...

Sojourner Truth: Suffragist and Abolitionist

On Sunday, March 13, 2022, historical reenactor Dr. Daisy Century presented an engaging and informative program, interpreting Sojourner...

Juneteenth 2021 at Durand-Hedden draws crowds; honors history

More than 150 visitors participated in the Juneteenth 2021 celebration hosted by the Durand-Hedden House, in partnership with the South...

New Jersey and the Underground Railroad

The history of slavery in New Jersey encompasses both the bad and the good. On one hand, the state enacted legislation in 1786 that...

“Strike the Blow for Freedom” Civil War 6th Regiment U.S. Colored Troop

The Civil War was the culmination of years of tremendous political agitation regarding the abolition of slavery and the issue of states’...