The Bayonne Historical Society will host a presentation on Tuesday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the second-floor gallery of the Bayonne Free Public Library, located at 31st Street and Avenue C.
The speaker will be Neal Brunson, Director of the African American History Museum of Jersey City.
Brunson will discuss the history of African Americans in New Jersey from the 1600s to the present.
Topics will include early African American communities, the impact of slavery, abolition efforts, and contributions to civil rights and politics.
Lee Fahley, President of the Bayonne Historical Society, thanked Brunson for bringing this presentation to Bayonne.
- The Bayonne Historical Society will host a Black History presentation by Neal Brunson, Director of the African American History Museum of Jersey City, on March 18 at 7:00 p.m.
- The event, held at the Bayonne Free Public Library, will explore African American history in New Jersey from the 1600s.
- The event is free and open to the public, with refreshments provided by the Bayonne Women’s Club.
Historical Topics to Be Covered
Brunson’s presentation will focus on African American life in New Jersey during the colonial period when enslaved people were brought to the state to work in agriculture and industry.
He will discuss New Jersey’s slow process of abolishing slavery, which continued into the 19th century, and the challenges that African Americans faced even after gaining freedom.
The presentation will also cover the role of Black churches in supporting African American communities, providing education, and helping during the Civil Rights Movement.
Brunson will highlight historical figures from New Jersey, including activists, politicians, and educators who have made a big contribution to the state’s history.
Free Public Event with Refreshments
The event is free and open to the public. Members of the Bayonne Women’s Club will provide light refreshments.
The Bayonne Historical Society encourages local residents and students to learn more about African American history in New Jersey. The Bayonne Free Public Library, located at 31st Street and Avenue C, will serve as the venue.
This presentation will provide a detailed account of historical events and their lasting effects for those interested in New Jersey’s history and African American heritage.
