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STATE OF NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Historical Commission, Department of State
P.O. Box 305, Trenton, NJ 08625-0305 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2006 |
Contact: Marc Mappen
Phone: 609-292-6062 |
SECRETARY OF STATE NINA MITCHELL WELLS TO ADDRESS
13TH ANNUAL HISTORY ISSUES CONVENTION
"WHAT'S NEW IN NEW JERSEY HISTORY"
Workshops to Focus on Latest Developments in Archeology, Heritage,
Tourism, Museums, Archives & More
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The New Jersey 13th Annual History Issues Convention |
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The New Jersey Historical Commission, the Advocates for New Jersey History, the New Jersey Council for History Education, and other statewide historical organizations will co-sponsor the day-long convention. It is free and open to the public. |
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Friday, March 24th, 2006
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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The War Memorial
200 Varrick Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
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During this year’s convention, the Advocates for New Jersey History will present awards to the following recipients:
- Gail Stern, President of the Historical Society of Princeton, the Ogden Award for Lifetime Achievement
- Lauren DeFilippo, a reporter for Worrall Publications, the Dwyer Award for Journalism
- Assemblyman Jeff Van Drew (LD-1) and Morris County Freeholder Margaret Nordstrom, Government Leadership Awards
For more information about the convention, please call the Historical Commission at 609-983-3458.
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The New Jersey Historical Commission is a division of the Department of State. Its mission is to preserve, promote and disseminate the history of the state through grants, publications, media projects and public programs. For information on the New Jersey Historical Commission's grant program, contact Mary R. Murrin, Director, Grants Program, New Jersey Historical Commission, PO Box 305, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 292-6062; fax (609) 633-8168; email mary.murrin@sos.state.nj.us
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