# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tour New Jersey’s First African American Incorporated Town - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join E. Muneerah Higgs, a life-long resident of Lawnside, New Jersey, tell the story of the historically African American town.About this EventJoin E. Muneerah Higgs, a life-long resident of Lawnside, New Jersey, tell the story of the historically African American town founded in the late 1700s, a well-known stop of the Underground Railroad and now a site on the statewide New Jersey Black Heritage Trail.E. Muneerah Higgs is a retired veteran educator of the Lawnside Public Schools, where she works as a Social Studies teacher. She won the 2004 Mildred Barry Garvin Teacher of the Year Award,This program is sponsored by the New Jersey Historical Commission's RevolutionNJ and African American History Program. It is a part of "Freedom Seeker:America at 250 Years ” which illuminates the ways African Americans in New Jersey fought for and helped build democracy in the United States and celebrates the beginning of Civic Season, an annual tradition to learn history, build civic skills, and connect with your community from Juneteenth to July 4th (June 19-July 4).The Peter Mott House is a participating site in RevolutionNJ's History Pinned. Travel through history by visiting five historic sites and collecting a custom pin designed by a local artist at each stop. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawnside/tour-new-jerseys-first-african-american-incorporated-town/100001990110831068 - **Event Categories**: art, trips-adventures, fourth-of-july, juneteenth - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_16_with_guardian - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Lawnside Borough Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lawnside - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Lawnside Borough Hall - **lat**: 39.867816 - **long**: -75.03381089999999 - **full address**: Lawnside Borough Hall, 4 Douglas Ave, Lawnside, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tour New Jersey’s First African American Incorporated Town - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/656fe8d79325a8a92dab7096e95dfb5aa84539c397108aec504064710666c134-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcc9a230-gmir.jpg?v=1779982444 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tour New Jersey s First African American Incorporated Town being held? - **A:** Tour New Jersey s First African American Incorporated Town takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Lawnside Borough Hall, 4 Douglas Ave, Lawnside, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Tour New Jersey s First African American Incorporated Town? - **A:** Tour New Jersey s First African American Incorporated Town is organized by New Jersey Historical Commission. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tour New Jersey s First African American Incorporated Town is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lawnside, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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