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Wednesdays at 1:00 Film Screenings

September 9, 2009

Our Vanishing Past

(60 minutes); Auditorium; Free

Every year, thousands of historic buildings in the United States are torn down to make way for new construction. Others face their demise through vandalism and fire. The program shows how individuals can make a difference by serving as volunteers, buying historic houses and working with town leaders to help preserve the historic character of main streets and neighborhoods.

September 16, 2009

Images/Imagenes: Celia Cruz: A Queen Remembered

(30 minutes); Auditorium; Free

The Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, talks about her life, the music industry and her fans in an exclusive interview on the story behind the star. Join us as fans and friends remember the world's most famous female Salsa singer, the charming, graceful and modest super star, Celia Cruz.

September 23, 2009

Gardens Great and Small

(30 minutes); Auditorium; Free

Gardens Great and Small takes viewers on an impressive tour of several public and private gardens that illustrate why New Jersey is called the Garden State. The special looks at gardens from the northern border of the state at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands in Ringwood State Park, Ringwood, to Leaming's Run Gardens in Cape May County, which is one of the largest annual gardens in the country.

September 30, 2009

Around and About NJ: The Statehouse Tour

(30 minutes); Auditorium; Free

Take an inside look at state government in New Jersey. This program explains the principles of American democracy and how they relate to New Jersey state government. The program also looks at the process of representative democracy, and concludes by showing the process through which a bill becomes law.

October 7, 2009

Images/Imagenes: Celia Cruz: A Queen Remembered

(30 minutes); Auditorium; Free

The Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, talks about her life, the music industry and her fans in an exclusive interview on the story behind the star. Join us as fans and friends remember the world's most famous female Salsa singer, the charming, graceful and modest super star, Celia Cruz.

October 14, 2009

State of the Arts: Toshiko Takaezu: Portrait of an Artist

(30 minutes); Auditorium; Free

This half-hour documentary shows us the dramatic landscapes and simple pleasures that influence and inform the work of this highly original artist.

October 21, 2009

Around and About NJ: The Statehouse Tour

(30 minutes); Auditorium; Free

Take an inside look at state government in New Jersey. This program explains the principles of American democracy and how they relate to New Jersey state government. The program also looks at the process of representative democracy, and concludes by showing the process through which a bill becomes law.

October 28, 2009

NJN Specials: Jersey Gold: Return of the Striped Bass

(30 minutes); Auditorium; Free

It tells the story of how the striped bass, once nearly extinct along the northeastern Atlantic seacoast, is once again the king of sport fish for most New Jersey anglers. Dubbed Jersey Gold because of its importance to the state’s economy, this game fish has brought new life to the seacoast and the maritime and tourism industries.

Main Museum Building and Auditorium Galleries
205 West State Street, Trenton Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, noon to 5 pm
Closed Mondays & State Holidays