Upcoming Events
AMISTAD SUMMER CURRICULUM INSTITUTE FOR NEW JERSEY EDUCATORS
Each year, the Amistad Commission hosts a Summer Curriculum Institute for New Jersey educators and administrators. This event provides an opportunity to learn from experts about various approaches to implementing the NJ Amistad Law in K-12 education across all subjects. The institute features plenary sessions, breakout sessions tailored to elementary, middle, and high school educators, as well as engaging entertainment.
We invite all educators—teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, department chairs, and more—to join us this summer for an enriching and informative experience.
The institute will be held in-person in Atlantic City, NJ and virtually from
August 4-7, 2025
Please confirm your registration as early as possible.
Experience of A Lifetime: A Juneteenth Celebration
The Underground Railroad Museum of Burlington County will simultaneously host an “Experience of A Lifetime – A Juneteenth Celebration” on the grounds of two (2) historic sites in the Burlington County. Area 1- Rancocas State Park, formerly the Powhatan Indian Reservation; Area 2- Timbuctoo, Westampton, NJ, one of several antebellum free black settlements in New Jersey.
Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery. This event will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These immersive activities will enable guests to “Learn and Experience” the Underground Railroad from a Freedom Walkers’ perspective. History articulated from a broad-based coalition of organizations and storytellers consisting of Indigenous Nations, Quakers, Abolitionists, Historical Societies, churches, re-enactors, school system leaders, legacy family members, community leaders, and more!
Area 1: Rancocas State Park- 794 Rancocas Mt. Holly Road, Westampton, NJ 08060
This 3.5-mile Freedom Trail will begin at Rancocas State Park (Rancocas Avenue Entrances) Burlington County, cross the Rancocas Nature Center and end in Timbuctoo, Westampton. As guest complete the trail and enter the grounds of Timbuctoo, they will be transported into a “celebration of freedom!” (Freedom Trail Times – 11:00AM; 1:00PM; and 3:00PM.)
Area 2: Timbuctoo-130 Church Street, Westampton, NJ 08060
A complete “Celebratory Day of Events” filled with entertainment, dancing, vendors, re-enactments, storytelling, a “Taste of Freedom” (Chef Presentations – authentic food tasting), surprise guest appearances by iconic historic legacy family members, and ending with an impactful Underground Railroad Code and Final Act – A Gospel Concert!
Come hear presentations by the iconic historic family members from the following lineages: Harriet Tubman, William and James Still, Thomas Garrett, Frederick Douglass, the Lenape Nation, and meet Juneteenth royalty. Indulge in our Chef’s “Taste of Freedom” delights, marvel with the numerous story tellers, listen to the sounds of Gospel music and notable Gospel artists!
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL STUDIES
Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies is the largest professional association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. With members in all the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 35 countries, NCSS serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, civics, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education. The NCSS membership represents K-12 classroom teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, social studies supervisors, and leaders in the various disciplines that constitute the social studies.4
The Amistad Commission will attend the 2025 New Jersey Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference at the Busch Student Center at Rutgers on
October 20, 2025
We hope to see you there
NJEA CONVENTION
We welcome all New Jersey teachers to the 2025 NJEA Convention. Experience more than 300 professional development seminars, workshops, and programs designed to help teachers and educational support professionals hone their skills and stay current in their subject areas and chosen fields.
November 6th-7th, 2025
Atlantic City, NJ
Visit the NJEA website for more details.