2024 New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference

Name: 2024 New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference
Start: June 5, 2024
End: 2024-05-09
Location: Friends of New Jersey Heritage

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Register today for the 2024 New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference!

Join us on June 5th & 6th for an exciting and packed two-day event in Jersey City!

Conference Highlights include:

June 5th | Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal

-Conference Welcoming Event featuring Darley Newman, author and media figure whose work in creating compelling series, including her Emmy Award-winning productions, "Travels with Darley" and "Equitrekking," have solidified her status as a leading voice in the industry. Darley's recent architectural and historical series, "Look up with Darley," earned an Emmy nomination, further highlighting her versatility.

-Tour of Ellis Island, including a behind-the-scenes look at ongoing preservation activities occurring on both the north and south side of the island.

-Hands on workshop on storytelling and placemaking

-Historic Harbor Tour

June 6th | New Jersey City University

-Your choice of educational sessions, including classroom and lightning sessions.

-Poster session highlighting project-based work in historic preservation, history, archaeology, architecture, and more.

-Marketplace sponsor and vendor exhibits

-Jersey City Adaptive Reuse Bus Tour

-Loew's Jersey Theatre Tour

-Closing Plenary with the Honorable Sara Bronin, Chairwoman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

Visit the conference website for more information: NJ Preservation Conference

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June 5, 2024 - Wednesday - 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

June 6, 2024 - Thursday - 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Cost/Tickets/Registration

Browse the ticket options above before registering on Eventbrite. You may register online through June 1 and/or at the door on June 5 & 6 (cash, check, or PayPal). If you are with a government entity that needs to issue a purchase order, please register online, and choose “request an invoice” as your payment option. Save 10% when you buy three or more tickets. Use the following promo code!

Location

Central Railroad Terminal of New Jersey & New Jersey City University
2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305

Directions/Transportation/Parking

The half-day conference activities on June 5 will be hosted at the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ Terminal) located at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Please use the following GPS coordinates: 40.709965, -74.051976.

The full-day conference on June 6 will be hosted at New Jersey City University (NJCU) located at 2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Please click the below image for directions to the Main Campus.

FROM MANHATTAN

– Take the #119 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal, Gate 1 directly to the University.

– Alternatively, take the PATH subway to Journal Square and follow the directions below.

FROM PATH TERMINAL AT JOURNAL SQUARE

– Take the #10 South Boulevard bus from platform D1 directly to the University’s main entrance.

– Alternatively, take the #80 Newark Avenue/Gates Avenue bus to Audubon and West Side avenues.

– From there, either walk the three short blocks to campus, or take the free shuttle bus from the University’s parking lot on West Side Avenue.

FROM THE HUDSON-BERGEN LIGHT RAIL

– Take the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail to West Side Avenue (last stop).

– Walk four blocks south (turn left walking out of the station) on West Side Avenue to Culver Avenue.

– Turn left on Culver Avenue and walk three short blocks to the main campus, or walk one more block to Audubon Avenue to take the free shuttle bus from the University’s parking lot on West Side Avenue.

FROM NEW YORK CITY (HOLLAND TUNNEL)

– After exiting the Holland Tunnel, go straight up the hill.

– Maneuver into the center lanes (an exit for the turnpike will be on the right, followed by an exit for Routes 1 & 9 on your left).

– Continue approximately 1 mile and turn left onto Kennedy Boulevard.

– Continue ~2.5 miles on Kennedy Boulevard to the University.

NJ TURNPIKE

– Take Route 280 East, Route 80 East, or Route 3 East to the N.J. Turnpike.

– Exit the Turnpike at 15E.

– Follow signs to Routes 1 & 9 North (Truck Route).

– Cross over two bridges to a traffic light at the intersection of Route 440.

– Stay straight at the light.

– After the McDonald’s (on the right) go to the second traffic light and turn right onto Kennedy Boulevard.

– NJCU is 12 blocks south on the right. Parking is available in the garage on Culver Avenue.

FROM ROUTES 78, 1 & 9

– Take Route 78 East to Routes 1 & 9 North.

– Routes 1 & 9 will split. Stay to the right (1 & 9 North Truck Route). Do not go to the Pulaski Skyway.

– Take 1 & 9 over two bridges and stay straight at the traffic light (intersection of Route 440).

– After the McDonald’s (on the right) go to the second traffic light and turn right onto Kennedy Boulevard.

– NJCU is 12 blocks south on the right. Parking is available in the garage on Culver Avenue.

FROM GARDEN STATE PARKWAY (NORTHBOUND)

– Take the GSP North to Exit 140, Route 22 East.

– Take 22 East to Routes 1 & 9 North.

– Follow directions above from Routes 1 & 9.

If you plan to travel via public transit, please utilize the following resources:

– NJ TRANSIT

– HUDSON-BERGEN LIGHT RAIL

Parking

Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal:

Statue of Liberty Parking is located just behind the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal located at 30 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Please note that there are daily fees of $7 for cars and $10 for buses and RVs in effect.

New Jersey City University:

Please note that there are daily fees between $7 and $12 in effect.

Lot #1 – Limited parking is available in the GSUB Parking Garage located at 2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305 on Culver Ave between JFK Boulevard and West Side Avenue.

Lot #6 – Parking is available in Lot 6 located at 40°42’49.2″N 74°05’45.4″W. The entrance is off of Route 440 North and Carbon Place. A free shuttle runs from Lot 6 to the Main Campus.