This workshop is for grade K-12 educators, librarians, curriculum consultants, supervisors, museum educators, and administrators. In addition to readings, visiting scholar and faculty presentations, Indigenous knowledge bearer conversations, our workshop will use Liberty State Park, sitting on ancient oyster beds and where Lenape peoples encountered the Dutch Halve Maen, as a historical classroom. We will also include trips on land and from the water to coastal landmarks, historic waterfront areas, and significant areas in and around the harbor. We will link the history of the natural and human environments spanning from before, during and after the colonist’s arrival. This workshop sits at the intersection of Humanities and Science and will be led by Professors from a broad range of disciplines that touch the NJ and NY Coastline.