STRATHMERE – Four county residents and one local business were honored for their commitment to help keep Cape May County history alive.
The membership of the Cape May County Historical and Genealogical Society gathered at the Deauville Inn Nov. 30 to present awards to the following:
Lois Broomell, of Ocean View, was presented with the society’s Heritage Award for the countless hours she has given to the society and its museum. Broomell, a volunteer in The Museum’s library, serves as a genealogist as well as local historian.
Patricia Munson-Siter, of Villas, was recognized with the Patriot Award for her service to our nation in the United States Air Force as well as her work with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and The Museum.
Howard Peck, of Woodbine, was given the Legacy Award. This award is given to a government official, employee, board or department in recognition of exceptional support and/or involvement in historic issues or preservation. Peck, who oversees the Cape May County Print Shop, is instrumental in assisting the society and its museum with its publications.
Nathan Stewart, of Cape May, was named 2017’s Young Historian. The 13-year-old eighth grade student was lauded for his service as a volunteer at The Museum, his profound love of history, his assistance in the library as well as helping to rehabilitate several historic outbuildings on The Museum’s campus.
The Cape May Star and Wave received the society’s 1927 Award. Named for the year the society was founded, the award is given to a non-profit organization or business for exceptional efforts in preserving and promoting the history of Cape May County. Established in 1854, the Star and Wave is America’s oldest weekly seaside resort newspaper. Its archives are housed in The Museum’s library and document the history of Cape May County.
“The society is thrilled to honor these heroes of Cape May County history,” said Board of Trustees President Howard Aaronson. “The history of Cape May County is a vibrant one and runs deep in our local sand. Knowing that like-minded people and businesses support us in our mission to preserve and protect our heritage is important to future generations.”
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