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Montgomery Township Pursues ‘Film Ready’ Status
Montgomery Township NJ officials voted unanimously on Feb. 19 to move forward with an ordinance to secure “Film Ready” certification, a designation that is expected to streamline the process for filmmakers and bring new economic activity to the community.
The Montgomery News
Feb 203 min read


MHS Student Commemorates a Local Revolutionary War Hero at SSAAM
Part of the cultural tradition in African-American churches is to use a fan as a way of honoring an individual, an event, or as part of a fundraiser. In an era without central air, fans staved off the heat and became a feature of self expression when a preacher “turned up the heat on his sermon.”
The Montgomery News
Feb 42 min read


"They Were Good Soldiers," Memorial Day Observance
A Memorial Day Service will feature Author John U. Rees, who will share stories of African American men who fought on land and sea for American Independence in the Continental Army — from his book, "They Were Good Soldiers." The public is invited to the Stoutsburg Cemetery in Hopewell NJ on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 3 pm.
The Montgomery News
May 24, 20253 min read


Historic Cottage Relocating to Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum
Historic cottage that once housed enslaved people in Montgomery Township is moved to the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum.
The Montgomery News
Feb 14, 20256 min read


Bob Dylan Movie, Filmed Locally, Now in Theaters Nationwide
The movie "A Complete Unknown," with scenes filmed throughout New Jersey, including Montgomery Township, is now in theaters nationwide.
The Montgomery News
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Gospel Choir, Rap Artist, Good Food and More at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in African American Museum in Montgomery Township, Saturday, June 15
The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) in Skillman, NJ, will hold its annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 15.
The Montgomery News
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Lights, Camera, Action: Dylan Biographical Movie to Include a Scene Filmed in Montgomery Twp
Hollow Road in Skillman, NJ, will be closed on May 29, for the filming of a scene from “A Complete Unknown,” which follows Bob Dylan’s
The Montgomery News
May 23, 20243 min read





























