This year, the historical society will mount a year-long exhibit at the Camden County Historical Society, 1900 Park Blvd., Camden. The free opening reception will be on Sunday, April 26 from 3 – 5 p.m.
Curated by Shamele Jordon, the exhibit will present historical documents, photos, videos, and families histories focused on the themes of government, faith, education and culture.
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.
The Peter Mott House will be part of the state-run History Pinned program on civic engagement from Juneteenth through July 4th. And our middle school Underground Railroad summer camp will run from July 6 to 10.
More Events
Friday, Juneteenth at Borough Hall – The New Jersey Historical Commission Black Heritage Trail marker to be installed citing Lawnside as the first African American municipality in the northern United States.
Saturday, June 27 – Lawnside Heritage Day Parade and Celebration
Saturday, Sept. 26 & Sunday, Sept. 27 – Duke Ellington Orchestra performs in fundraiser for the Lawnside Vol. Fire Co. No. 1
Watch for updates on www.petermotthouse.org and other social media throughout this exciting year.