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.
Join the Borough of Lawnside and the New Jersey Historical Commission on Friday, June 19, 2026 for the dedication and unveiling of a New Jersey Black Heritage Trail marker honoring the 100th anniversary of the first incorporated, self-governing Black town in the northeast.
The 5th summer of the Underground Railroad Camp hosted by the Lawnside Historical Society will examine the secret network to freedom through crafts, visual arts, poetry and multimedia. Register NOW for this year's free camp for 6th - 8th graders.
Dive deeper into the history of Lawnside, the interesting people and events that speak to our history. Shamele Jordon, curator, will lead a tour of the 100th Anniversary Exhibit. The New Jersey Historical Commission provided a grant for research to produce a documentary and website.
Dive deeper into the history of Lawnside, the interesting people and events that speak to our history. Shamele Jordon, curator, will lead a tour of the 100th Anniversary Exhibit. The New Jersey Historical Commission provided a grant for research to produce a documentary and website.
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 […]