Project Description
Marybeth Lapham, Director of the Old First Historic Trust of the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, presented an informative update on the restoration and revitalization efforts at the Snyder Academy. As featured in UCHS Newsletter Issue #130, her talk highlighted both the historic significance and the modern community impact of the academy’s transformation under her leadership.

Marybeth Lapham
Marybeth Lapham, Director of the Old First Historic Trust of the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth presented an update on the projects and progress of the Snyder Academy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Marybeth Lapham?
- Marybeth Lapham is the Director of the Old First Historic Trust at the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, NJ, overseeing the preservation and outreach efforts of Snyder Academy.
- What is the Snyder Academy?
- Snyder Academy is a historic educational building located on the campus of the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth. It has been restored to serve as a center for history, learning, and community engagement.
- What was Marybeth Lapham’s presentation about?
- She provided an update on the progress of the Snyder Academy’s restoration and highlighted how it is being reimagined as a civic and educational hub.
- Where can I find more information about the Snyder Academy project?
- Additional information can typically be found through the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth or the Old First Historic Trust websites.
- When was this presentation given?
- The presentation was delivered in 2016 and documented in UCHS Newsletter Issue #130.

