NJSL Presents Webinar - Murder, Disaster, and Scandal in New Jersey

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History

Age Group:

Adults
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New Jersey has seen its share of heinous crimes, natural and manmade disasters, and juicy scandals throughout its history. Some of these stories are well known, such as the Lindbergh kidnapping, but others remain unknown. Please join us as historian and author Brian Armstrong showcases some of the most sensational stories from New Jersey's past, including New Jersey railroad accidents, mass murders and serial killers, plane crashes, organized crime murders, kidnapping/abduction crimes, political scandals, and New Jersey celebrity scandals.

Brian Armstrong is an independent historian, researcher and author who frequently lectures throughout the state on local history. Mr. Armstrong lectures throughout the state on historical topics such as Using Digital Newspapers for Genealogical Research, Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment, Prohibition, World War I, the Spanish Influenza, and political history. His 2019 book, The Franklin Park Tragedy. A Forgotten Story of Racial Injustice in New Jersey, won the 2020 NJSAA Author Award. Mr. Armstrong is the President of the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey and Past President of the South River Historical & Preservation Society.

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