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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
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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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