The Lawnside Historical Sciety plans to begin an oral history project next month to preserve the stories of residents in the tiny borough. The society received a $3,000 grant this week from the New Jersey Council for the Humaniites for the project, which will be conducted over 10 months.
Lawnside was a stop on the Underground Railroad and the society has been collecting the stories of residents who are descendants of former slaves. The society is looking for volunteers to conduct interviews. There will be an orientation at 4 p.m., Feb. 18 at the Lawnside Public School for anyone interesting. There is more information on their website (www.petermotthouse.org)
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