Lawnside Historical Society

September 2026
Freedom Seekers and Safe Havens: The Underground Railroad in South Jersey

Featured September 6 @ 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT

This panel explores the people, places, and routes that supported freedom seekers traveling through South Jersey, including the Peter Mott House, anti-slavery activism in Salem County, Mount Peace Cemetery, and the inspiring story of Charity Still, who self-liberated from slavery. Presenters: Dolly Marshall, Bonny Beth Elwell, Khenya Clay, Shamele Jordon The New Jersey Historical Commission […]
October 2026
Peter Mott House Docent Training [Day 1]: History Needs Storytellers

Featured October 10 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT

Do you love history? Enjoy meeting people? The Lawnside Historical Society is recruiting a new class of Peter Mott House Docents.
Peter Mott House Docent Training [Day 2]: History Needs Storytellers

Featured October 17 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

The Lawnside Historical Society is recruiting a new class of Peter Mott House Docents. This is the second session of the Docent Training that started October 10th.