Scharfenberger presentation on Seacaucus Potter’s Field
When the NJ Turnpike Authority set out to build an extension and exits 15E and 16E on the Turnpike in 2001, a long forgotten cemetery of unmarked graves, a “Potter’s Field,” was discovered on the site known throughout the years as “Snake Hill,”Laurel Hill,” and more recently “Graffiti Hill.” Dr. Gerry Scharfenberger, PhD, was a member of the team of archaeologists that recovered, identified and re-interred the 4571 bodies that were first buried at the site, as well as over 100,000 historical artifacts.
On Tuesday, October 20, Scharfenberger, a Middletown Township Commiteeman,will be making a fascinating presentation about the site which during the late 1800’s to mid 1900’s was the home of a county jail, a “lunatic” asylum and a tuberculosis asylum.
The event,which is free and open to the public, will take place at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, at 7:30PM until approximately 8:30 p.m.
Posted: September 22nd, 2015 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Gerry Scharfenberger, Middletown, Monmouth County News | Tags: Gerry Scharfenberger, Middletown, Middletown Arts Center, Middletown Republican Club, Monmouth County News, Secaucus Potter's Field, Snake Hill | Comments Off on Scharfenberger presentation on Seacaucus Potter’s Field