Juneteenth
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West Chester Branch of the NAACP Joins with YMCA of Greater Brandywine to Celebrate Education, Empowerment, and Engagement
Leaders of the West Chester Branch of the NAACP and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) joined together to celebrate the power of community and…
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Hundreds Gather in Chester County for Powerful Juneteenth Reenactment
More than 200 people packed the Chester County History Center in West Chester last week to witness a moving Juneteenth reenactment, writes Madeleine Wright for…
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Inside Kennett Square’s Long History with the Underground Railroad
As Juneteenth approaches, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center seeks to educate the community on Kennett’s history with the abolitionist movement, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS…
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The Unicorn Across the Street: Proud of the Welcoming Community We Have in Kennett Square
Every morning, I sit at my desk and look out the window at the Unicorn Building. Built in 1877, it marks the spot where the…
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Renovation of Boone Farm Paves Way for African American Museum of Bucks County
The Boone Farm barn and its surrounding 32 acres in Middletown Township once empty for over 50 years, are now being renovated to become the…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Tour Reveals Area’s Stories of Struggle and Liberation
In acknowledgment of Juneteenth, the Kennett Underground Railroad tour on June 16 focused on the Underground Railroad and the abolition movements, writes Gabbie Burton for…
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Juneteenth in Chester County Focuses on Underground Railroad, 19th-Century Black Businesses
For the weekend ahead of Juneteenth, 19th-century Black businesses and the underground railroad were highlight around West Chester and other parts of Chester County, writes…
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Phoenixville to Celebrate Juneteenth at the Colonial Theatre with More Events Along Bridge Street
On Sunday, June 18, 2023, celebrate African-American culture on Bridge Street, at the Colonial Theatre, and at Reads & Company with a free Juneteenth festival featuring interactive…
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LancasterHistory Provides Opportunities to Delve into the Past with Minds, Eyes, and Even Hands
LancasterHistory — formerly the Lancaster County Historical Society — has a spring calendar filled with popular, informative, and even compelling opportunities for devoted and casual…
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Chester County History Center’s Juneteenth Events ‘Celebrate the Todays, Tomorrows of African-Americans’
The Chester County History Center will celebrate Juneteenth with multiple programs from June 16-18. The events will welcome visual artist Dane Tilghman, children’s book author…
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Chester County Hospital to Host Colon Cancer Prevention Event in Coatesville in Honor of Juneteenth
African-Americans between the ages of 45 and 75 are more likely to be diagnosed and die from colon cancer. This form of cancer, though, is…
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CCHC’s Walking Tour Highlights How Historical Events in West Chester Contributed to Juneteenth
The Chester County History Center and Chester County Planning Commission recently highlighted historical events in West Chester that contributed to Juneteenth in a walking tour…
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Chester County OIC to Host Juneteenth Celebration with Food, Fun, and Jazz on Sunday at East Goshen Park
The Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center invites the public to join it for an afternoon of food, fun, and jazz on Sunday, June 27 at…
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