Dolly Marshall, a Camden native and historical preservation activist, was selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for a 2024 National Preservation Award, one of the industry’s highest honors. Marshall was described as a "historian and preservationist committed to interpreting hidden African American history through education, community engagement, and partnerships across the State of New Jersey and nationally". She helped to restore Mount Peace Cemetery, a place where African Americans in 1900
could be buried with dignity and currently serves as the historic preservation specialist for the city of Camden, NJ. She was presented with the award at the National Preservation Awards ceremony, held at the PastForward National Preservation Conference on Oct. 28 at the Sheraton New Orleans. Read more.