Across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, over the big blue Ben Franklin Bridge, Camden, New Jersey awaits; here are some of the tales of the city and crossing the river to reach it.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
William Still and Lawnside
For those interested in a short history of why William Still and the Lawnside community in New Jersey are important in the African American community and the history of the underground railroad, watch this video on YouTube.
Thank you for sharing this very important story. Lawnside is also the home of a new African American museum, "Lest we forget". Please visit their web site @ www.lestweforgetmuseumofslavery.com.
Thank you for sharing this very important story.
ReplyDeleteLawnside is also the home of a new African American museum, "Lest we forget". Please visit their web site @
www.lestweforgetmuseumofslavery.com.
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