Local historian and incredible asset to our community, Edith Rohrman, was recently recognized as a 2014 New Jersey Historical Commission Award Winner for her tireless efforts in history preservation in the Garden State.

 

“Edith Auten Rohrman was destined to be a historian from birth.  Her father, the reverend Parker F. Auten, was the rector of the Trinity Old Swedes Church in Swedesboro.  Trinity is the center of the local Swedish history in the area and as a child Rohrman witnessed many facets of New Jersey history.  Her early entree into history laid the foundation for a lifetime of contributions to state and local history.  She founded the Trinity Foundation and has been a member of 22 years.  Since 1995 she has worked to restore the Trinity Church and her efforts have been acknowledged by receiving competitive grants from the New Jersey Historic just.  Her passion for history and preservation is evidenced by the renovation of the Rulon House.  Rohrman helped found and is co-chairperson of the Swedesboro Woolwich Historical Society and she currently serves on the historical committee of the Swedesboro Advisory Commission.  Rohrman has consistently promoted historical awareness by conducting adult school and service group tours of the church, historical museum and Rulon House property.  Of special note is the presentation she originated and still conducts for local fourth graders to raise their awareness of local history.  Recognized as a local historian, she has researched material for the Boro walking and cemetery tour booklets and worked for the New Jersey State Preservation Office for 7 years.  Rohrman’s love of history, desire to preserve the past, and her never-ending quest for public awareness are assets to the Garden State’s heritage.” – Excerpt from NJ Forum 2014 program