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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. Click on any book cover to be taken to Amazon to purchase.
Cemeteries hold a special significance in African American culture because they provide an important and elusive link in tracing African heritage. This 150th Anniversary commemorative booklet provides a unique glimpse into some of the individuals that are laid to rest within the folds of Lebanon Cemetery, the largest and one of the oldest African American cemeteries located in York County, Pennsylvania.
Filled with cultural and historical insight, along with historic recipes and newspaper articles, On A Bed of Oyster Shells I Stand dives into the lives of York's Black citizens who were involved in the oyster industry and celebrate the cultural significance of oysters in the hearts and minds of the community.
Tells the stories of the Civil War soldiers who served in the United States Colored Troops from York County, PA, that are interred at Lebanon Cemetery. 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 person lives before and after the war.