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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

Cox House move_courtesy of Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square

Historic Cox House, an Underground Railroad Landmark, Successfully Relocated by Longwood Gardens

March 1, 2024February 29, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — In a demonstration of preservation and respect for history, Longwood Gardens successfully relocated the historic Cox House on Wednesday. The house, which once served as a …

Historic Cox House, an Underground Railroad Landmark, Successfully Relocated by Longwood Gardens Read More
Kennett Underground Railroad Tour
Kennett Square

Explore the History of Abolition and Freedom on the Kennett Underground Railroad Tour

July 10, 2023July 8, 2023 - by Aiden Alexander

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC) is hosting the Kennett Underground Railroad Tour, taking place on Sunday, July 16, 2023, starting at 1 PM. On this …

Explore the History of Abolition and Freedom on the Kennett Underground Railroad Tour Read More

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