Art & Culture

The New Jersey State Museum in Trenton is hosting a genuinely rich slate of new historical exhibitions this summer, timed to build anticipation for...

New Jersey, with its rich tapestry of history and vibrant communities, often celebrates its spirit of resilience and progress. However, every so often, unsettling truths emerge that challenge our perceptions and call for a closer look at areas demanding urgent attention and reform. One such deeply troubling narrative revolves around the Camden County Youth Detention Center, formerly located within the sprawling Lakeland complex in Blackwood. Recent legal actions have brought to light serious allegations of chronic abuse suffered by vulnerable children entrusted to the facility's care. In a somber development, eleven plaintiffs have bravely come forward, filing complaints in Camden County Superior Court. Their courageous accounts collectively paint a disturbing picture of widespread psychological, sexual, and...

The New Jersey State Museum in Trenton is hosting a genuinely rich slate of new historical exhibitions this summer, timed to build anticipation for the nation's upcoming Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of American independence, while keeping its regular summer programming for families and history enthusiasts in full swing alongside it. Chief among the museum's current offerings is The Power to Change: Revolutionary Stories from the New Jersey State Archives, on view through January 10, 2027. The exhibition represents a genuine landmark partnership, showcasing rarely seen foundational state and federal charters, documents, and unique artifacts that illuminate the core ideals driving the Revolutionary War era, giving visitors direct access to primary historical material not typically displayed publicly. Featured...