America at 250 - Can Local News Unify Our Nation... Again?
Tue, Jun 09
|Morris Museum
As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary, we have an opportunity to reflect not only on our founding—but on the role of local journalism in shaping and sustaining our democracy.
Time & Location
Jun 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA
About the event
The Corporation for New Jersey Local Media, a debate co-sponsor with our League, presents an essential conversation connecting America's revolutionary past to its future. Explore how the press that helped birth our nation can now help renew it. Panelists: CNN Senior Media Analyst Brian Stelter, NJ State Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, and Rutgers University Camden History Department Chair Andrew Shankman. Proceeds will fund the nonprofit 501(c)(3) Corp for NJ Local Media's work to create engaged and informed communities by revitalizing local news and innovating for its future. LWV Morris Area is a Civic Education Sponsor with a block of Adult and discounted Student tickets for purchase. Supporting credible, ethical local news journalism is a national League position.
The ticket includes access to museum galleries.
Limited scholarships are available for student tickets. Let us know if you are interested: lwv@lwvmorrisare.org, 973-400-9103.
Tickets
League Sponsored Ticket
Sale ends
Jun 08, 8:00 PM
Includes America at 250 presentation and opportunity to browse the museum galleries.
From $80.00 to $100.00
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