Galloway, N.J. – Learn about the unique history of Atlantic City and how it has shaped our modern era at a special lecture series and discussion in July at Stockton University Atlantic City, 3711 Atlantic Ave., titled “Boardwalk Empire & Beyond.”

The lectures will be held from 6 - 7:30 p.m. and include time for audience questions. The topics are:

July 16:

“The Northside and Social Movements” with Ralph Hunter, founder & president of the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey.

 

July 23:

“Tourism and Entertainment” with Heather Perez, Stockton University Special Collections Librarian and Atlantic City historian.

 

July 30: 

“Power and Politics” with Nelson Johnson, retired Atlantic County Superior Court Judge and author of “Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City.”

 

The program is presented through Stockton University Continuing Studies. The cost is $20 per session or $55 for all three lectures. Visit https://stockton.edu/continuing-studies and click on the “Personal Enrichment” link or call 609 652-4227 to register.

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Contact:
Diane D’Amico
Director of News and Media Relations
Stockton University
Galloway, N.J. 08205
Diane.DAmico@stockton.edu
609-652-4593
609-412-8069
stockton.edu/media