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Peter Mott House: Underground Railroad History in Lawnside
The Peter Mott House is an Underground Railroad museum in Lawnside, a South Jersey community with a powerful Black heritage story. The restored house is the focal point, but public tour hours are not clearly posted on the operator page. Contact the Lawnside Historical Society before treating it as an open walk-in museum.
Original South Jersey heritage rendering; not a photograph of this specific site.
Lawnside
Camden County
26 Kings Court
Lawnside, NJ 08045
Why this house matters
The Lawnside Historical Society identifies the house as a restored Underground Railroad station and describes the museum's public opening in 2001. Peter Mott's story belongs within a wider network of people who resisted slavery and aided freedom seekers; the physical house helps visitors understand that history locally.
What to expect
An arranged museum visit focuses on the preserved home and the history interpreted by its stewards. Because access depends on the operator's schedule, do not plan around seeing the interior until a time is confirmed. The address is 26 Kings Court in Lawnside.
Arrange a visit
The operator provides contact information at 856-546-8850 but no dependable current public-hours table on its about page. Call for tour availability, admission, group access and accommodations. Source checked October 11, 2026.
Continue the story in Camden County
Use the Camden County hub for another nearby stop, or follow the historic places hub to build a broader South Jersey history itinerary. This house is best given enough time for interpretation, not treated as a photo stop.
Good to know before you go
What is the Peter Mott House?
It is a restored house museum interpreted as an Underground Railroad station by the Lawnside Historical Society.
Where is it?
At 26 Kings Court, Lawnside, New Jersey 08045.
Is it open for walk-in visits?
The operator does not publish dependable current walk-in hours on the page checked. Call before traveling.
When did the museum open to the public?
The Lawnside Historical Society says the restored museum opened to the public in 2001.
What else can I explore nearby?
Use the Camden County hub or the historic places hub to plan a second stop.
Next step: Contact the Lawnside Historical Society to confirm a visit. Visitor details last checked October 11, 2026.