Donations & support
Your support will help us unite culture and preservation of forgotten and unknown history
We are a non-profit organization that aims to bring the local history and culture of Somerville, NJ to life. We are passionate about preserving and sharing the stories of our community in The Ville and we invite you to join us on our journey. Our mission is to uplift and document the stories of the African Americans who contributed to the growth of Somerville and preserve the community’s African American history.
The Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion was established to augment the history of Somerville to include its history of contributions of Black and African American residents whose involvement and impact have been overshadowed, like much of American history involving formerly enslaved peoples, by the town’s Revolutionary War connections. It is the mission and purpose of UCP to challenge this neglect and change this tradition.
Help the Next Story Take Root
Every story begins as a seed. With care and support, that seed can take root, grow, and become part of a lasting legacy.
Your unrestricted gift supports Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion’s overall mission to research, preserve, and share overlooked histories. It also gives UCP the flexibility to direct resources where they are most needed—from archival research and community programs to traveling exhibits, oral histories, educational materials, and organizational operations.
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Plant a Seed
- Join us in helping new stories and possibilities take root.
- $ 25
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Nurture the Roots
- Strengthen the foundation that allows UCP to research, preserve, and share community history.
- $ 50
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Grow the Story
- Help overlooked histories reach wider audiences and connect generations.
- $ 100
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Extend the Branches
- Support UCP’s ability to bring history into community spaces as a Museum Without Walls.
- $ 250
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Strengthen the Canopy
- Help expand the reach and long-term sustainability of UCP’s programs and preservation work.
- $ 500
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Preserve a Living Legacy
- Make a leadership gift that helps ensure community stories remain visible, accessible, and valued for generations to come.
- $ 1000
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Legacy Oak
- Help sustain UCP’s long-term work to preserve community history, expand public programming, and ensure that overlooked stories remain accessible for generations to come.
- $ 5000
