Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum

08/09/2026

This weekend, we got to be part of something truly special. ❤️

Thank you to the South Brunswick Public Library for bringing history to life with RevCon250 and for creating space for the stories of African Americans, Native Americans, and the many people whose experiences shaped our shared history.

We’re grateful to everyone who came out yesterday, stopped by, asked questions, shared stories, and made this such a wonderful event. And somehow, we made it all happen before the rain! 🌧️

If yesterday sparked your curiosity, keep it going. 👀

The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum will be OPEN, Sunday, August 15, from 10 AM–1 PM.

Come explore The Head That Wears the Crown: Black Women’s Headwear from Slavery to Freedom, our award-winning exhibition celebrating identity, strength, resilience, and self-expression.

✨ Free admission during open hours (donations encouraged).

Come explore. Ask questions. Discover something new. And leave inspired.

📍 Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum

08/07/2026

History feels different when you can walk through it. 🌿

Tucked inside the historic Mt. Zion AME Church, SSAAM is more than a museum.. it’s a place where powerful stories come alive through art, culture, conversation, and community.

Wander the Heritage Garden, explore an award-winning exhibition, and discover the lives, resilience, and traditions of the Black families who helped shape New Jersey.

Now on view:
The Head That Wears the Crown: Black Women’s Headwear from Slavery to Freedom—recipient of the American Association for State and Local History’s Award of Excellence.

From beautifully crafted headwraps to stories of identity, strength, and self-expression, this exhibition offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.

Whether you’re looking for a meaningful family outing, a unique weekend activity, or simply want to connect with local history in a new way, we’d love to welcome you.

✨ Free admission during open hours (donations encouraged).

August Open Hours
📍 Saturday, August 8 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Sunday, August 9 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Saturday, August 15 | 10 AM–1 PM

Want to dive even deeper? Private tours are available for schools, families, corporations, and community groups.

Come explore, ask questions, and leave inspired.

08/05/2026

George Lombard Jr. honored history here with us in Somerset, then made his own under the Yankee Stadium lights. ⚾️

Before his call-up, 21-year-old George Lombard Jr.,grandson of civil rights activist Posy Lombard, who marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., played right here with the Somerset Patriots, where SSAAM proudly partnered on our Negro League exhibit.

Then came the moment that connected past to present: his MLB debut with the New York Yankees, where he launched a 392-foot home run in his very first game (an 0-2 sweeper!) becoming the first Yankees shortstop ever to homer in his debut.

SSAAM is deeply proud of our connection to George’s journey through Somerset. Our partnership with the Somerset Patriots continues to honor the legacy of the Negro Baseball League, and moments like this remind us why preserving that history matters.

Congratulations, George. You carried the story forward and swung it right into the future!

07/31/2026

Where summer joy meets Black history in New Jersey. 

You don’t have to go far to find something unforgettable, it’s right here in the Sourlands. The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) celebrates the power of Black heritage, turning local history into a living experience that connects generations.

⚾️🏟️ Special Fundraiser 8/1: Black Yankees Tribute Game

Join us for a special tribute game honoring the Black Yankees and support SSAAM! Grab your ticket through the link in our bio and sit with us in our special section. 🎟️

Inside the historic Mt. Zion AME Church, you’ll step into stories of resilience, faith, and freedom told through the lives of Black families who shaped this land and the legacy that still moves through it today.

Current Exhibit: “The Head That Wears the Crown: Black Women’s Headwear from Slavery to Freedom”,  recipient of the American Association for State and Local History’s Award of Excellence.  

This exhibit honors the creativity, dignity, and self-expression of Black women across centuries: from bo***ge to liberation, from survival to celebration.

Perfect for families, educators, and anyone who believes in the beauty of knowing where we come from.

✨ Free admission during open hours (donations encouraged).

August Open Hours  
📍 Saturday, August 1 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Sunday, August 2 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Saturday, August 8 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Sunday, August 9 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Saturday, August 15 | 10 AM – 1 PM

Want to make it extra special? SSAAM offers private tours for schools, families, corporations, and community groups. Follow SSAAM for more stories, cultural experiences, and community programming that keep New Jersey’s Black history alive and thriving.

07/05/2026

07/04/2026

FREE community celebration today in Princeton.

Stop by the Fourth of July Festival at Morven Museum & Garden Morven Museum & Garden today and be sure to visit the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum inside the museum!

🧩 Test your knowledge with our interactive matching game… fun, hands-on activity for kids and adults alike!

✨ While you’re there, enjoy live music, face painting, food trucks, ice cream, lawn games, historic experiences, and more.

📍Today | 12–3 PM
📍Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton, NJ

06/24/2026

Where to find SSAAM

Join us for two days of community, storytelling, and celebration!

✨ June 24 | Open Hours
10 AM – 1 PM
Explore SSAAM’s vision and exhibit, engage with our team, and hear inspiring stories.
📍 Mt. Zion AME Church
189 Hollow Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558
Free admission | Donations encouraged

🎆 June 25 | Community Night + Fireworks
Starting at 6 PM
Vendors, music, kids’ activities + games, and an unforgettable fireworks display
📍 Montgomery High School (front lawn)
1016 Route 601

Please note: no pets and no alcohol on school grounds. Free off-site parking available.

This event is powered by community support—donations and sponsorships help fund fireworks, reenactments, public art, and more.

356 Skillman Road
Skillman, NJ 08558

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