GENEALOGY - TOURS - EVENTS
FROM WHENCE WE CAME: FINDING BLACK ANCESTORS IN HISTORICAL RECORDS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023
7:00 PM
African American Genealogy is particularly challenging for numerous reasons, and many believe that their ancestors’ stories are entirely lost to time. However, this isn’t necessarily the case if you know where to look. In this course, learn how to trace your ancestry and overcome the unique hurdles that Black history presents. We will cover several major records dating back to the 18th century, along with case studies to illustrate and inspire.
About the Speaker: Kimberly F.B. Bucklaw is a historian, educator, and professional genealogist.
Admission is Pay as You Wish! Your donation is greatly appreciated.
JUNETEENTH TOURS
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
JUNE 15-18, 2023
AM & PM TOURS
Join us for any of our African American History Tours in commemoration of Juneteenth:
The Underground Railroad tour explores historic sites that serve as a backdrop for the stories of the brave people who helped enslaved men, women, and children as they passed through West Chester on their journeys toward freedom. For tickets and tour times visit:
Eventbrite Tickets/Underground RR
The Uptown West Chester tour explores the very center of town as we share stories of early 20th-century African American entrepreneurs like James Spence and follow in the footsteps of Bayard Rustin as he grew into an activist in his hometown. For tickets and tour times:
Eventbrite Tickets/Uptown WC Tour
Museum Guides will be available on Friday the 16th and Saturday the 17th from 12:00-4:00 to enrich your Juneteenth experience! (Regular museum admission applies, but no registration is required).
Tickets are $10 – adults & $5 students and seniors.
Each tour will start at the History Center and cover about one mile, over a one-hour period.
A CELEBRATION OF BAYARD RUSTIN & AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023
6:00 PM
An evening to celebrate Bayard Rustin, his remarkable past, how his work continues to transform the present, and the future he inspires and illuminates as an African American History Maker.
The event will feature Illuminating Rustin, a powerful performance by People’s Light Theater, the virtual commentaries of awarded actor Colman Domingo, who portrays Bayard in the upcoming Netflix film Rustin, and a conversation about Bayard Rustin led by author Michael Long.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is Required.
OUR COMMITMENT
Chester County History Center –CCHC- is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that encourages participation and celebrates the value of a diverse staff and board representative of our community.
We are committed to offering participation opportunities for all community members, especially those from under-resourced and historically marginalized communities, and to serving, supporting, and being accessible to the diverse community of Chester County and beyond. Our commitment includes -but is not limited to- community members of all ages, abilities, economic circumstances, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
We are grateful for your support of our mission and commitment to all our community members.
In Partnership with West Chester Juneteenth Planning Partners & Voices Underground.
All Juneteenth events are possible thanks to our generous sponsors:
