Lawnside Historical Society

09/26/2026

The Peter Mott House Underground Railroad Museum is closed today, September 26 because of inclement weather. Please be safe. We plan to open on Saturday, October 3.

09/12/2026

The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice included the Peter Mott House in its Black to School New Jersey project. Thanks so much for platforming the Peter Mott House. We encourage schools to arrange class trips by clicking the visit link on our website at petermotthouse.org

“A lot of people can't wrap their heads around slavery having exist...

09/09/2026

🚲 Ride Through History With Us!

Interested in learning more about the Underground Railroad and the historic routes traveled by freedom seekers? Join us this Thursday to learn from the Underground Railroad Nine, a group of African American cyclists who ride historic UGRR routes to educate the public and honor freedom seekers!

📅 September 10 | 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Peter Mott House

Come learn, connect, and experience history in motion! Register here: https://www.petermotthouse.org/event/lhs-monthly-meeting-cyclists-educate-as-they-ride-ugrr-routes/

09/08/2026

Another sad day in the ongoing struggle to preserve and promote true American history.

The most excellent 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch, III, announced plans to retire at year's end.

Nevertheless he is quoted by the New York Times saying, “. . .I will stand against wind and tide to prevent history from being erased, softened and made palatable. That’s wrong.”

He deserves laurels laurels for his commitment to defending intellectual independence, scholarship and integrity. And for building so much including the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In the face of escalating White House attacks about how museums present American history, Lonnie G. Bunch III has announced his decision to depart.

09/08/2026

If you don't know about Timbuctoo, this is a great opportunity to celebrate another African American settlement right here in South Jersey.

09/08/2026

The Underground Railroad Nine, cyclists who ride the routes ancestors took to freedom, will be the featured speakers Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. They rode through Lawnside in 2023 on their way to Canada to celebrate Emancipation.
Register for our free meeting at www.petermotthouse.org/events/

09/06/2026

TODAY - 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 the inspiring story of Charity Still, who self-liberated from slavery.
Presenters: Dolly Marshall, Bonny Beth Elwell, Khenya Clay, Shamele Jordon

Registration not required but suggested. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceqSMwUEeMtoXo0CdvzQoSfRl2SUvc4tUObPoinsjP8cFGkw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101005060342891625098