Hagen History Center Archives Chronicle African American Heritage In Erie County Hagen

Hagen History Center Archives Chronicle African American Heritage In Erie County Hagen Hagen history center archives contain artifacts and documents that extensively chronicle erie county’s african american heritage. “we have a really good collection of civil rights history in erie county through the horton collection, and the importance of having this is for people to research,” hagen history center executive director. The hagen history center is proud to be a part of the rediscovery of this important chapter of our local heritage. our long out of print book on the black experience in erie county, journey from jerusalem, is available for research on the link below. african americans in erie county: a trail of shared heritage, is a community history project.

African Americans In Erie County A Trail Of Shared Heritage 1 Hagen History Center Wednesday feb 23rd, 2022. for the month of february, the hagen history center will be recognizing african americans in erie county: a trail of shared heritage (the trail). trail #24: mckean “crossroads” community church – 11160 oliver road, mckean formerly the mckean baptist church, this building is known to locals as the “crossroads. He was born in guinea, was brought to america on a slave ship, worked out his freedom, came to erie and took up a tract of land in mill creek township, three miles from erie. when he died, in 1829, he owned 200 acres." modern research shows us a less white washed story. bladen was actually purchased in maryland, enslaved, and brought to erie. For the month of february, the hagen history center will be recognizing african americans in erie county: a trail of shared heritage (the trail). read more below about trail #11: greater erie community action committee (gecac), 18 w. 9th street, erie. A driving walking tour examining 29 significant historical sites and more than 200 years of african american heritage in erie county is set to debut monday. officials involved with the community.