On July 23, 2025, CivicsNJ hosted the first CivicsNJ Exchange. Exchanges are a monthly series of informational webinars where participants learn more about civics in New Jersey.

In July, participants learned about the diverse ways America@250 will be recognized at the local and state levels.

The event was hosted by Justin Kiczek, President of the F. M. Kirby Foundation, and included guest panelists Sara Cureton, Executive Director of the NJ Historical Commission, Bob Fenster, a classroom teacher for 32 years, responsible for the resource known as History Happened Here, and Dr. Audra Watson, Chief of Youth Civic Programs at the Institute for Citizens and Scholars. They shared an exciting range of opportunities and insights around the state, highlighting the importance of centering youth voices in participating and planning for the 250th. They emphasized that America@250 belongs to all of us.

Please explore the following links for a deeper understanding of their work:

F.M. Kirby Foundation
RevolutionNJ
History Happened Here
Institute for Citizens and Scholars
Teen Vogue
Youth250
America’s 100 Docs