Events
As part of our mission to share Newark's history, the Newark Historical Society participates in various community events throughout the year. In addition, we are proud to sponsor special educational events for our members and local history buffs. Our two signature events are the Founders' Day Celebration and the Annual Membership Meeting.
Upcoming Events
(Harlem) Renaissance Woman: The Life and Career of Alice Dunbar Nelson
Presented by Dr. Everett F. Hardy II
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Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00pm
Newark Senior Center
In the kickoff event that launches a Speaker Series due to the generosity of Delaware 250, please join us to hear about the life and legacy of Alice Dunbar Nelson.
Everett F. Hardy II is a historian and Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at Oberlin College. He studies twentieth century African American, urban, and gender history with a research focus on Black Economic Nationalism as a tool of resistance in the urban North. He is currently working on an article that examines the connection between social uplift and Black businesswomen within the Philadelphia branch of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs.
Past Events
