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NJ Spotlight News | Underground Railroad house's artifacts to go digital | Season 2024

Peter Mott House receives grant to digitize documents and records
The video from PBS at the provided URL discusses the Lawnside Digitizing Project, which focuses on preserving the history of Lawnside, New Jersey, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. The project involves digitizing historical documents, photographs, and artifacts to make them accessible to the public. It highlights the contributions of African American residents and their role in American history, emphasizing the importance of preserving this unique heritage. The initiative not only aims to educate current and future generations about Lawnside's past but also to foster a sense of community pride and identity.

Read the Full PBS Article at:
https://www.pbs.org/video/lawnside-digitizing-project-1721317589/

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