In the Month of May, Lakewood’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) celebrated Archeology and Historic Preservation Month by offering a scavenger hunt at O'Kane Park and Washington Heights Arts Center. Two participants will receive a prize to be announced at the end of June!
Commission Chair Rebecca Silva and previous Commissioner Nicole Lane presented to the Lakewood's Historical Society about the role of the Historic Preservation Commission and the history behind local landmarks in Lakewood.
Click to watch the presentation on Youtube
Historic Preservation Month is recognized annually in May by cities, states and preservation organizations across the country to instill national and community pride, promote heritage tourism and highlight the social and economic benefits of historic preservation.
More information about the national movement can be found on the National Parks Service website.