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WEST CHESTER, PA — The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) is set to debut a permanent exhibit titled “On the Wings of Freedom: Black Leaders in Aviation” on …
Discover the Untold Stories of Black Aviation Heroes at This Inspiring New Exhibit Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate freedom, culture, and community at the Juneteenth Jubilee on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The event, running from 5:00 PM …
Experience Freedom and Unity at Kennett Square’s Juneteenth Jubilee! Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Friends of Shiloh AME Church and Cemetery (FoS) held a poignant ceremony last weekend, recreating a 160-year-old tradition to honor 14 Civil War United States Colored …
Honoring Heroes: Emotional Tribute Revives Lost Legacy of Black Civil War Soldiers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — For the second consecutive year, the service and sacrifice of 14 Black Civil War soldiers interred at Shiloh AME Church and Cemetery will be recognized during …
Shiloh Decoration Day to Honor Black Civil War Soldiers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University will celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of William Chester Ruth, an African American inventor, entrepreneur, and minister from Chester County, during a …
West Chester University to Honor Trailblazing Inventor William Chester Ruth Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Westtown Township Board of Supervisors (BoS) has approved the installation of a historic marker to honor the Shiloh African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and Cemetery, …
Lost History Restored: Shiloh AME Cemetery Honored with First-Ever Marker in Westtown Read More