A small group of history enthusiasts have made it possible to revisit Lehighton’s past in a new way.
The Lehighton Area Heritage Alliance has launched the Explore Lehighton Walking Tour on the PocketS.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ended racial discrimination in voting. At least that is what it was supposed to have done. Before this landmark law, some states used certain Jim Crow laws to suppress Black peoples’ votes. This included instituting a poll tax or having to take a literacy test.
Monmouth County historic preservation grants presented during virtual event
Monmouth County historic preservation grants presented during virtual event
The Monmouth County Historical Commission awarded preservation matching grant awards totaling $61,215 for 10 restoration projects at the 2021 Grants Presentation ceremony held virtually on Feb. 22.
“The annual awards ceremony for the Preservation Awards Program looked different this year, but it was still my sincerest honor to present grants to these organizations who have devoted so much to the preservation of historical structures in Monmouth County,” said Monmouth County Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, the liaison to the Historical Commission.
“Monmouth County has a rich history and I commend each of these organizations for their commitment to preserving structures for the next generation to learn from and enjoy,” she said.