| The Lawnside Historical Society mounts a year-long exhibit at the Camden County Historical Society, 1900 Park Blvd., Camden, on Sunday, April 26 from 3 – 5 p.m.Curated by Shamele Jordon, the exhibit will present historical documents, multimedia presentations, photos, videos, and family histories focused on government, faith, education, community and culture. Lawnside was incorporated in March 1926 by an act of the New Jersey State legislature making it the only African American incorporated municipality in New Jersey and north of the Mason-Dixon Line. The community has existed for hundreds of years before incorporation as a settlement of free Black people. Special events will be held on the first Sunday of each month: A panel of historians set for May 3, 3 – 4:30 p.m. will discuss Green Book locations in Lawnside and Berlin, and a Gallery Talk and tour is scheduled from 3 – 4 p.m. on June 7. Many of the items on display come from the Society’s collection, which grew from gifts by Dr. Roscoe Moore, Clarence Still Jr. and other local residents. Registration and attendance are free. To arrange school visits during museum hours, Wednesday through Friday, click on https://cchsnj.org/visit/. Self-guided tours are available Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Museum and Library are open from 1 – 5 p.m. on first Sundays. Much of the research has been made possible by grants from the New Jersey Historical Commission, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Media Contact: Linda Shockley, 856-889-7152 |