Union County - Plainfield - “Plainfield’s Hidden Black History”

Sunday, February 24 – Union County “Plainfield’s Hidden Black History”  The Historical Society of Plainfield will host a lecture and discussion entitled “Plainfield’s Hidden Black History” on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 4:00 PM. The lecture and discussion will be led by Nancy Piwowar, president of the Historical Society of Plainfield. “Plainfield’s Hidden Black History” will include photographs from the Historical Society’s archival collection, a discussion of the “1932 Survey of Negro Life in New Jersey” and the 1947 study of Plainfield.  Plainfield was a part of the “1932 Survey of Negro Life in New Jersey.” This study presented a picture of African-American life in New Jersey and included population, housing, employment, health, and recreation statistics to name a few. The 1947 study was an experimental study that focused on Plainfield, even though Plainfield’s name was not used.  Nancy Piwowar is a graduate of Plainfield High School, attended Jefferson School, Washington School as part of the 6th grade plan, and Hubbard Junior High School. She is a graduate of Wilson College and a retired postal worker. She has contributed to many local history books, including the Encyclopedia of New Jersey, in 2004.  Tours of the Drake House Museum will be given at 2 PM and 3 PM with the lecture to begin at 4 PM. Seating for the lecture is limited and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Light refreshments will be served. Members: free and non-members: donations are always appreciated.