Saturday, Nov. 6, will be the last day to view the photography exhibit,"Our History Through His Lens," at the Peter Mott House. The show containing 54 photographs taken by Raymond L. Fussell in Lawnside from 2002 through 2004 will be open from noon to 3 p.m. It was originally scheduled from Oct. 14 through 23. Mr. Fussell's work can be sampled in the Image Gallery of this Web site.

Mr. Fussell's mother received a box camera from her father when she completed eighth grade. She gave her son a Kodak folding camera when he finished eighth grade in 1944 and he has been taking photographs ever since.

At the opening reception on Oct. 14, Mr. Fussell said he felt the story of the historical society was not getting out and he decided to use his passion for photography to help spread the message.

He recalled the indignities of Jim Crow in the area and talked about what a wonderful place Lawnside was to return to. He said, "Black people, teach your children our history so they won't feel ashamed. White people, teach your children our history so they won't feel guilty." He received a plaque and rousing applause from the Society.

A videotape of Mr. Fussell discussing his life, art and photography is part of the exhibit.

The Peter Mott House is located at 26 Kings Court, Lawnside, off Gloucester Avenue at Moore Avenue. Parking is available behind the Mott House near the New Jersey Turnpike. Parking is not allowed on Kings Court.

For more information, call the Mott House at 856-546-8850.

This exhibit was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations in this exhibit do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.