2024 Juneteenth Celebration Information

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth, “the Freedom Day,” on-site at Court Street School. Enjoy a variety of activities such as an educational Juneteenth presentation, tours of Court Street School, games, music, and food!

Juneteenth is a national holiday which brings awareness to the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans via the Emancipation Proclamation. Stop by the Court Street School as we bring awareness and celebrate. This event features Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomer Band.

Details of Most Recent Juneteenth Program

Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

CSSECC (140 Court St., Freehold, NJ)

2024 Black History Program - “African Americans and the arts”

Our programming related to Black History is rooted in the belief that Black History is to be celebrated throughout the year. The culmination of our celebration of Black History is the Annual Black History Program which is open to the entire community. This year, our annual Black History program is presented in person. As we endeavor to fulfill our mission of “maintaining the observance of CSSECC’s Black history within Freehold, NJ” and beyond, we ask that you join us as we explore the topic of “African Americans and the Arts” through the spoken word, music, and other creative expressions.

Details of Most Recent BH Program

Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 1:00 p.m.
Reformed Church of Freehold | 67 W. Main St.

“Black History is American History”

No Justice, No Peace. Know Justice, Know Peace!

Engraved Brick campaign - permanent placement on-site

Be a permanent part of the physical history of the Court Street School with your purchase of a brick. Bricks will include a message or name of your choice and will be permanently placed on the historical front walkway of the Court Street School. Purchasing a brick is a perfect way to represent your business, memorialize a loved one or alumnus, or even make your own name a part of the grounds permanently at Court Street School.

The initial bricks have been ordered and will be placed on the Court Street School grounds in April, 2024! For those who wish to place orders at this time, it is possible by completing the electronic form, but it is important to note that deliveries will be placed in orders of five.

One-Room Schoolhouse Tour of Western Monmouth

The tour includes the following schoolhouses: Montrose School (1812), (Colts Neck); the Court Street School (1915), Freehold Borough; the West Freehold School (1847), Freehold Township; the Georgia Road School (1753), Freehold Township; the Old Ardena School (1855), Howell; and the Blansingburg School (1855), Wall.

More information on the history of the schools and a map with details of the self-drive tour will be available at each school in print. Please click the button on the right to access the brochure with map and a history on each school.

Vita Tax Program 2024

One of two of its kind within the greater Freehold area, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program hosted at Court Street School offers tax completion services at no cost for qualified individuals. Services are offered weekly on-site between February 1 and April 15 annually.

Brick Order Details

Initial Order Placed
Individuals May Still Place Orders Using the Form

Email for Paper Order Forms

Initial Orders to Be Placed on Grounds in Spring, 2024

*Previous one-room Schoolhouse PRogram*

Sunday, April 16, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Various Locations in Monmouth County

Take the day to engage with a living history of our educational systems!

* Previous VIta Tax Preparation Details

Thursday, 2/8/24 to 4/11/2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.