Learn About Moorestown's History During Free Lecture At The Library

Moorestown, NJ -- Anyone who has ever wondered about the history of Moorestown can learn all about it during an event at the Moorestown Library next month.

Michael DeCamillo, Vice-President of the Historical Society of Moorestown, will host a lecture titled “New Jersey's Multiple Municipal Madness” on Jan. 18, 2017, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

New Jersey has 566 municipalities. In contrast, California has 482. During this lecture, DeCamillo will discuss how New Jersey divided itself again and again to accommodate a variety of differences among the state’s neighbors.

Included in the discussion will be the case of Chester Township, which was sliced and diced to form Riverside, Riverton, Palmyra, Delran, Maple Shade, Cinnaminson, and Moorestown. Historic maps will be on display.

This program is a part of the New Jersey History Speaks Lecture Series co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Moorestown and the Moorestown Library.

All speaker series events are free and open to the public thanks to a generous grant from The Elizabeth Tuttle Fund.

Space is limited so register by clicking here or by calling the library at 609-234-0333.

The Moorestown Library is located at 111 West Second Street, next to Moorestown’s Town Hall.

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