The Lawnside Historical Society promotes our history and runs the Peter Mott House Underground Railroad Museum. Pre-register at https://nitter.gq/t.co/Hi5C31Vjbh
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Jasmine Walker Motupalli, Lawnside's first and only appointee to West Point, will discuss her military career, Thurs., Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in a Veterans Day Salute. @WestPoint_USMA Register here:
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Cyclists honoring Harriet Tubman visit historic South Jersey site courierpostonline.com/pictur… via @cpsj
Cyclists honoring Harriet Tubman visit historic South Jersey site courierpostonline.com/pictur… via @cpsj
Cyclists honoring Harriet Tubman visit historic South Jersey site courierpostonline.com/pictur… via @cpsj
Cyclists honoring Harriet Tubman visit historic South Jersey site courierpostonline.com/pictur… via @cpsj
Peter Mott House Merchandise is here for you to browse and buy. Let us know what we should add to our catalog.
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Apply for the 2023 Underground Railroad Day Camp at the Peter Mott House for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders by May 20 at petermotthouse.org/blog/
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Do you know any of these students from Lawnside School in 1923? Andrea Tingey of @NJDEP will explain the history of our school and why it is on the National Register of Historic Places tonight at 7. Go to tinyurl.com/LawnsideSchool to register for this free program!
Bring a chair or sit on the bleachers to enjoy free, live music and family-friendly movies at Lawnside Park, 208 E. Charleston Ave., Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Street Movies is back, presented by Scribe Video Center and hosted by the Society. 2 Nitas & Nae perform at 8 p.m.
Thanks so much @MLBurney for covering the Underground Railroad Camp at Lawnside's Peter Mott House. Congratulations to the awesome campers who learned, laughed and shared real insight on the struggle for freedom! #petermotthouse #LawnsideHistory
I had a great time reporting this story in Lawnside, NJ, a historic Black town! Learned a lot too! inquirer.com/news/lawnside-u…
In the era of Black Power, Lawnside had its own organization, The Young Blacks. Hear how they ensured the manager of Pathmark was African American, Thursday at 7 p.m. via Zoom with former members and leaders. Register here: tinyurl.com/YoungBlacks
ICYMI, the Mott House was featured in an interview about Juneteenth on NBC10 News at 11 today with Lucy Bustamante. We are still raising money and spreading the story of our ancestors courageous pursuit of freedom through the Underground Railroad.
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Thanks to NJPBS, especially @SGarnerNJ, and local history lovers who shared their expertise in this masterwork highlighting our local landmark, the Peter Mott House. View, stream, donate and celebrate! @MyNJPBS @LawnsideHistory
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Underground Railroad History in New Jersey: The Peter Mott House njtvonline.org/blog-post/und… via @mynjpbs
New Walk to Freedom of South Jersey visited the Peter Mott House last night on their 165-mile Underground Railroad trek. Deborah Price and Alvin Corbett are greeted by Kia Jones. They plan a celebration May 28 at the Burlington Friends Meeting House. ourwalktofreedom.com/
Peter Mott House roof repair continues this week. The crew ripped off rotting cedar shingles and began installing new ones. Thanks to generous donors & supporters who brought the project to this pivotal point. To match the @njhistorictrust grant, go to petermotthouse.org/donate.