EIGHTH ANNUAL LAFAYETTE HISTORY FESTIVAL & TOUR
Explore This Formative Dutch Hamlet Filled With Cultural Heritage & Lined With Major Architectural Landmarks
This Preservation Month 2009 Event is Generously Sponsored By Our Preservation-Minded Supporters:
FREE event co-sponsored by the Communipaw Avenue Block Association, the Afro-American Historical Society Museum and the City of Jersey City. Meet at the Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb Park, intersection of Van Horne and Lafayette Streets. Light rain or shine!
Discover New Jersey's rich Dutch heritage through iconic landmarks like the former Lafayette Dutch Reformed Church and the famous "House of the Four Chimneys" mural inside the Art Deco-designed Provident Bank; explore the distinct vernacular architectural landscape of Lafayette, a largely intact mid-19th century industrial neighborhood where the names of African-American legends like Dr. George E. Cannon and Dr. Lena Edwards come to life.
> Opening reception at 11:45 a.m. at the Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb Park, intersection of Van Horne and Lafayette Streets
> Guided walking tour starts at 12:00 p.m. sharp and concludes at 2:00 p.m.; buses staffed with JCLC docents will be available for the duration of the tour
> Closing ceremony from 2:00- 3:00 p.m. at Monumental Baptist Church, directly across from Webb Park
> Historical displays and informational tables will be set up for the enjoyment of visitors. All events are free!
For more information contact Rosalyn Brown at commblock@msn.com.
