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Westtown Shiloh AME Church
African American Interests

Westtown Honors Forgotten Black Civil War Veterans With Historic Dedication

April 4, 2026April 3, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

WESTTOWN TWP, PA — After more than a century of silence, a long-overlooked chapter of Chester County history will finally be brought back into the light as the community gathers …

Westtown Honors Forgotten Black Civil War Veterans With Historic Dedication Read More

Shiloh Decoration Day
African American Interests

Shiloh Decoration Day to Honor Black Civil War Soldiers

May 4, 2025May 3, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

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
Generals Guss and Pennypacker, Union Army
Westtown

Uncover the Heroic Legacy of Chester County’s Civil War Generals – Free Public Talk This April!

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County residents and history enthusiasts are invited to a fascinating public talk on the county’s Civil War generals. The event, hosted by the Westtown Historical Commission, …

Uncover the Heroic Legacy of Chester County’s Civil War Generals – Free Public Talk This April! Read More

Alfred Bye gravestone
African American Interests / Westtown

Lost History Restored: Shiloh AME Cemetery Honored with First-Ever Marker in Westtown

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

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
Alfred Bye gravestone
African American Interests / Westtown

Will You Help Preserve Our History? Westtown’s Forgotten Black Cemetery Seeks Recognition!

January 25, 2025January 24, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WESTTOWN TWP, PA — A community effort to honor the historic Westtown Shiloh AME Church cemetery was presented to township supervisors this week, as advocates push for a marker to …

Will You Help Preserve Our History? Westtown’s Forgotten Black Cemetery Seeks Recognition! Read More

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