Celebrate the Mott House’s 25th Anniversary
Join the Lawnside Historical Society at the Peter Mott House as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Opening Day of the Mott with a plaque installation. Enjoy food, music, […]
LHS Monthly Meeting: VOTE Lawnside: 1926-2026
This meeting looks at the first borough election, Black suffrage and issues confronting voters as November 3 approaches. Early voting, vote by mail, registration featuring local residents Claudia Tucker-Keto, Stan Conaway, Jr. and others. The meeting is free but advance registration is required.
Peter Mott House Docent Training [Day 2]: History Needs Storytellers
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.
Peter Mott House Docent Training [Day 1]: History Needs Storytellers
Do you love history? Enjoy meeting people? The Lawnside Historical Society is recruiting a new class of Peter Mott House Docents.
LHS Monthly Meeting: Juneteenth & Summer Events
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.
2026 Underground Railroad Youth Camp
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.
LHS Monthly Meeting: Hallowed Footsteps: Walk to Freedom
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!
LHS Monthly Meeting: A Year Volunteering in the Segregated South
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.
Combee Book Club: June 2026
The Lawnside Historical Society invites you to an 8-month book club series exploring “Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War” by Dr. Edda Fields-Black.
Combee Book Club: May 2026
The Lawnside Historical Society invites you to an 8-month book club series exploring “Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War” by Dr. Edda Fields-Black.