Lawnside, New Jersey was incorporated in 1926 as one of the first independent, self-governing Black municipalities in the northern United States.
The New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State, is now accepting applications for its statewide Black Heritage Trail Program. This video is an overview of the Black Heritage Trail application guidelines for submitting nominations for the 2026 nomination cycle.
For more information including guidelines, application link, and recorded webinar follow this link: https://nj.gov/state/historical/his-black-heritage-trail-marker-nomination.shtml
The video provides program information and the nomination process and examples of the materials needed to submit a comprehensive application.
It also offers a detailed step-by-step guide on how to complete an application, including instructions on creating a map displaying the nomination location and GPS coordinates.
A Pre-Application Worksheet is required for each round of nominations. Pre-Application Worksheets will be accepted for review on a rolling basis. However, please note that deadlines for submitting to annual cycles are listed in the Pre-Application Worksheet Instructions.
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