Peter Mott House: RE-VISITED
The Peter Mott House will be reopening to public tours with new features to the museum and historical site.
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Jessie Redmon Fauset Day
Jessie Redmon Fauset Day is a celebration of the celebrated poet through lectures and a poetry competition.
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Peter Mott House Clean Up Day
It's Clean Up Day @ the Mott House. Join us as we work to preserve the rich history of our community by volunteering to clean up the Peter Mott House.
South Jersey History Fair
Gabreil Daveis Tavern Museum House 500 3rd Avenue, Glendora, NJ, United StatesThe Gloucester Township Historic & Scenic Preservation Committee will be holding its third South Jersey History Fair on the grounds of the historic Gabriel Daveis Tavern Museum House. Historical groups and committees from seven South Jersey counties, including Camden, Gloucester, Burlington, Salem, Cumberland, Atlantic, and Cape May.
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NJ Historic Preservation Conference
The Lawnside Historical Society will be on a panel highlighting Underground Railroad Sites at the NJ Historic Preservation Conference. This year's conference will be in Atlantic City from June 12-13th, 2023. Registration is now open. The New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference is the annual state-wide educational and networking opportunity for history and historic […]
Lawnside Juneteenth 5K Walk/1 Mile Walk
In recognition of Juneteenth, a health movement has been born. Saturday, June 17th is the "Lawnside Juneteenth 5K Walk/1 Mile Walk". As a member of the Juneteenth Lawnside 5k Health and Wellness committee of the Borough of Lawnside, New Jersey, we are seeking your participation and support from the community. Date and Time: Saturday, June […]
CHAACA Presents Juneteenth Parade & Festival
Croft Farm 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United StatesThe Cherry Hill African American Civic Association presents the Juneteenth Parade & Festival on Saturday, June 17th from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Croft Farm in Cherry Hill, NJ. There will be vendors, food trucks and music. Questions and participant inquiries contact: tina.truitt@chaaca.org or cathy.jenkins@chaaca.org
Mt. Laurel Juneteenth Event
Laurel Acres Park 1045 S. Church Street, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United StatesThe Mt. Laurel Juneteenth Event will be taking place Saturday, June 17th from 12:00- 3:00 PM. Event will be held at Laurel Acres Park at 1045 S. Church Street. Join the Township for an afternoon with historical exhibits, vendors, educational information, live music, food trucks and more. Be sure to follow our Facebook page and […]
Lawnside Heritage Day
The festival will be held both in Lawnside Park and at the Peter Mott House.
Come & Greet the Underground Railroad NINE: Cyclists Stop at Mott House to Honor Harriet Tubman
Come greet the Underground Railroad NINE, a group of African American cyclists, when they visit the Peter Mott House, Tuesday, July 25 at 7 a.m. on their way to the Emancipation Festival in Owen Sound, Ontario.
Peter Mott House Re-Opens to the Public
Visitors are welcomed to tour the Peter Mott House Underground Railroad Museum on Saturday, Sept 9th for the Fall 2023 Reopening.
Mott House Saturday Tours – Celebrating Camden County History Month
Celebrate Camden County History Month in October! Visitors are welcomed to tour the Peter Mott House Underground Railroad Museum from 12 - 3 PM.