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ABOUT

The Lawrence Historical Society was formed on November 28, 1975 as a non-partisan non-profit organization. The Society 's purpose is to preserve and promote the history of Lawrence Township. 

 

The Society maintains two historical sites: the 1761 Brearley House, which is owned by Lawrence Township, and the 1830 Port Mercer Canal House, which is owned by the State of New Jersey. 

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The Society's activities include monthly tours of the Brearley House, our annual Hogmanay bonfire, awards to outstanding history students, and programs and lectures to promote awareness of local history. 

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Mission Statement

The Society's purpose is to preserve and promote the richly diverse history of Lawrence Township by building a bridge from the past to the future.

Board of Trustees

Officers

 

President
Joseph M. Ciccone


Vice President 

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Secretary 
Dana Maughan


Treasurer 
Jeffrey A. Lang, Esq.

Trustees

Mira Alden

Bruce Bitcover, DPM

Lietta Kahn​

Clifford Williams, PhD

Rashina Mocktar

Michael Knab

Paul Larson

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Ex Officio Trustees

Brooke Hunter, PhD (Township Historian)

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Emeritus Trustees

Bill Agress

John Halvorsen
Jacqueline Haun

Katherine Meeker-Cohen
Laura Nawrocik

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