Student Videos of Historical Sites
A Journey Through Atlantic City
Showcasing Innovation: The Virtual Landmark Project
2025-The New Jersey Amistad Commission proudly showcased a Virtual Landmark Project for students to display their academic skills in Social Studies, History, and Digital Media Communications. Designed to highlight New Jersey’s African American landmarks and hidden treasures, the project allows educators and students to create immersive virtual tours that bring history to life.
This year, students from the Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT) presented their video project, A Journey Through Atlantic City, during the Summer Curriculum Institute in the Fannie Lou Hamer Room at Stockton University. The setting could not have been more fitting. This year’s Institute was held in Atlantic City, the very city their project highlighted, and the presentation took place in the room honoring Fannie Lou Hamer, whose advocacy on voting rights and equality left a powerful mark on Atlantic City decades ago.
This alignment made their presentation one of the highlights of the Institute. It created a living connection between past and present. The project not only underscored the significance of Atlantic City within broader U.S. history but also showcased how students can bring history forward through digital storytelling. The virtual tour allows future educators and students to experience Atlantic City’s historic African American landmarks through a field trip without ever leaving the classroom.
On behalf of the Commission, we extend our sincere gratitude to the staff, Gabe Staino and Anthony Hurst and students, Noah Simon, Reese McKnight, Hanna Kuniewicz, Jessica Ebong, and Scott Martin for their extraordinary work and diligence. We look forward to more exciting videos that showcase African American landmarks across New Jersey.
The Peter Mott House
Showcasing Innovation: The Virtual Landmark Project
2026-Students from the Camden County Institute of Technology (CCIT) presented their video project representing The Peter Mott House. It created a living connection between past and present.
On behalf of the Commission, we extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Brian Coulter and his students for their extraordinary work and diligence. We look forward to more exciting videos that showcase African American landmarks across New Jersey.
The Peter Mott House video:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9Btte4vQXs
Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum
Showcasing Innovation: The Virtual Landmark Project
2026-Jin Quon, a rising Senior at Watchung Hills Regional High School, submitted a video of the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum. Located at the National Historic Register-listed Mt. Zion AME Church in Central New Jersey, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum is dedicated to being a resolute voice, celebrating and preserving the African American story—from the Trans-Atlantic slave trade to the present day.
On behalf of the Commission, we extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Ken Karnas for his extraordinary work and diligence while guiding his student for this project. We look forward to more exciting videos that showcase African American landmarks across New Jersey.
Student Video: NoWYKFINAL.mov – Google Drive