The Historical Society of Haddonfield and the Haddon Heights Historical Society join the Lawnside Historical Society in sponsoring a book talk and signing by David Goodrich, author of "On Freedom Road: Bicycle Explorations and Reckonings Along the Underground Railroad." Goodrich stopped at the Peter Mott House in Lawnside on one of his many rides tracing […]
Lawnside Historical Society members Linda Shockley, Muneerah Higgs and Jacqueline Miller Bentley will speak on the History of Lawnside and the Underground Railroad at the Haddon Township, Bellmawr, and Gloucester Township branches of the Camden County Library for Black History Month. The programs are free. Mrs. Shockley is president of the Society, Mrs. Higgs and […]
Lawnside Historical Society members Linda Shockley, Muneerah Higgs and Jacqueline Miller Bentley will speak on the History of Lawnside and the Underground Railroad at the Haddon Township, Bellmawr, and Gloucester Township branches of the Camden County Library for Black History Month. The programs are free. Mrs. Shockley is president of the Society, Mrs. Higgs and […]
Lawnside Historical Society members Linda Shockley, Muneerah Higgs and Jacqueline Miller Bentley will speak on the History of Lawnside and the Underground Railroad at the Haddon Township, Bellmawr, and Gloucester Township branches of the Camden County Library for Black History Month. The programs are free. Mrs. Shockley is president of the Society, Mrs. Higgs and […]
Following the presidential election cycle where women's views were highlighted, The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project presents a free multi-racial panel of female thought-leaders discussing stances on popular topics.
Join LHS at the Merchantville Public Library for a free presentation on "The Passion and Pride of the Peter Mott House Underground Railroad Museum" with Linda Shockley, Society president, as she narrates the effort to save, restore and develop the Peter Mott House as Lawnside's monumental artifact.
Join LHS at the Bellmawr Public Library for a free presentation on "New Jersey UGRR Immersive Experience” with Muneerah Higgs, as she details the innovative project she and a group of New Jersey teachers are creating to focus on the UGRR throughout our state.
Join LHS at the Blackwood Rotary Public Library for a free presentation on “Journey on the Underground Railroad” with Jacqueline Miller-Bentley, Society board member, as she chronicles the challenges and triumphs of escapees from enslavement to freedom and their courageous allies.
Join curator Shamele Jordon for a closer look at the exhibit Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Join curator Shamele Jordon for a closer look at the exhibit Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. FREE to Attend. Registration is required. To register for Gallery Talk with Shamele Jordon - click below
Jeannine Cook, founder of Harriett's, Josephine's and Ida's BookShops, will speak to the Lawnside Historical Society about her journey to fulfill her dream to celebrate, sell and write books herself. Her debut novel, "It's Me They Follow," a blend of magical realism, romance, connection and self-discovery, was published in 2025. Join in an inspiring online meeting with this entrepreneur […]
Join the Historical Society, Camden County East Branch NAACP, the Rutgers University-Camden Branch NAACP and other organizations to view "Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect," at Rutgers University-Camden Campus Center, 326 Penn St. The program on Saturday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. will feature the Emmy-nominated 1-hour documentary produced by Maryland Public Television, a panel discussion […]