The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project
May 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Speakers C. Adrienne Rhodes and Dr. Diane Waugh will talk about this project, which was created to educate and celebrate the African American community that once thrived in Haddonfield. Already, the group has created a walking tour and online map with information about churches, schools, businesses and homes. Many of these historic buildings were located on or near Ellis Street, Lincoln, and Douglass Streets. Their website (accessed via the Haddonfield Library) also includes oral histories from elders in the community, and a docu-series. Historical markers will be placed in different locations in town. Participants include Haddonfield Memorial High School alumni and Haddonfield Alumni Society members, as well as current and past residents and their descendants, educators, and like-minded leaders of local institutions; Joseph Serico, EdD, is President. Worship is 10-11 AM; the presentation will begin about 11:15 AM.