Join us for the September monthly LHS meeting! Historian and re-enactor Alvin Corbett will speak about the techniques and technology of the Underground Railroad at the Society's regular monthly meeting. Enjoy a History Moment presented by Shamele Jordon. To register for this meeting - click below
Join us and Michiko Quinones, co-founder of 1838 Black Metropolis for the next LHS meeting, where she will detail sophisticated financial support for freedom seekers in Free Haven/Snow Hill, NJ.
The NJ Council for the Humanities has awarded funding to the Society to research and mount an exhibit on the first time the New Jersey Turnpike came through Lawnside. Community members are invited to share documents and memories.
Join the Society for a special Black History Month program: "What Do You Know About Lawnside?" We're celebrating the unique heritage of the borough as it approaches the 100th anniversary of incorporation in 2026.
Join the Society for a special presentation from Guy Weston on the role of Black Churches in the Underground Railroad.
Join the Society for a special presentation in April: "Whispers from the Forgotten" where filmmaker Tim Milliway presents a short documentary on the Union Bethel Cemetery of Cape May County and the efforts of care for it.
Join the Society for a special presentation in May featuring a Youth Panel where they ask " How do they perceive America?".
Join the Society's Business and Planning Meeting to plan for the 35th Anniversary Celebration, the 100th anniversary of Lawnside's incorporation and the future of the organization.
Join us and Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge Joel Rosen who will talk about his experiences as a VISTA volunteer in Alabama during the Civil Rights era and parallels to current times.
Ken Johnston, the Walking Artist, started walking to preserve our Civil Rights, in response to the erosion of the gains made in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Join us this month to hear more about his story!
Dr. Rkhty Amen, Egyptologist, linguist and historian will speak on "Behind the Big House and The Slave Dwelling Project" to the Society at the next monthly meeting.
The Lawnside Historical Society will meet to coordinate June activities from Juneteenth participation, Installation of Lawnside's Black Heritage Trail Marker, History Pinned Civic Season and Voter Registration Drive, Underground Railroad Camp and 100th Anniversary events. Learn how you can attend, volunteer and spread the word.