From the struggles of the Underground Railroad to the achievements of local luminaries, our books provide a window into the often overlooked but pivotal chapters of African American history in the region. All books are available in print and Kindle versions.
Our exclusive 150th-anniversary commemorative booklet, celebrating the rich history and enduring legacy of Lebanon Cemetery, a sacred ground that has been a cornerstone of African American heritage for a century and a half.
Most oyster cellars in the 1800s were owned and operated by African Americans. York was no exception. This book uncovers the profound impact of oysters on York's African American community, tracing their path from the turbulent times of slavery to their revered status in today's culture.
Volume 1 tells the stories of Civil War veterans from York County, Pennsylvania who served in the United States Colored Troops, taken from their military pension record applications. The applications tell detailed and poignant stories of the lives of the soldiers and their families and the hardships they endured, both in the war and in their personal lives before and after the war.
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