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Folklife Project at Perkins Center for the Arts

In 2010 we began a Folklife Project at Perkins Center, engaging Folklorist Thomas Carroll to travel, meet, and document the many and diverse communities and ethnic groups throughout Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties. From Mr. Carroll’s fieldwork, we're excited to learn more about individuals and groups within our region, their history and culture, and to provide that information to the community. We will also be seeking opportunities for this knowledge to inform and become an integral part of our programming at Perkins Center.

 Learn more about Thomas Carroll, his travels in Burlington County, Camden County, and Gloucester County and what he is learning in the field here on our website, and check back for more information as his discoveries continue. You can also check out his blog at http://sjfolklife.blogspot.com/. The Folklife Project is supported by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. This project developed out of the recognition of our shared belief in the value of diversity in our State, which is one of our most significant and valuable characteristics. We invite you to learn more about this project now and as it continues to develop.