Black History is American History

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Black History is American History

Presented by Citizens for the Restoration of Historical La Mott (CROHL)

Save the Date!

Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM
La Mott Community Center
7420 Sycamore Ave.,   La Mott, PA  19027

Speakers

  • Dr. Cheryl Renee Gooch, historian and authorDr. Gooch will include excerpts from her new book “Hinsonville’s Heroes: Black Civil War Soldiers  of Chester County.” She will point out the relevance of Black History Month and our shared experiences as Americans committed to civil rights. Eleven of the heroes included in her book trained at Camp William Penn in La Mott, PA.
  • Kerry Bryan in attendance as Lucretia Mott
  • Joe Becton, Antoine Watts and Crystal Kemp musicians and USCT re-enactors
    Perform Civil War music and lead a sing-along.
  • David Harrower, architect, historian and author
    Will speak about David Bustill Bowser, abolitionist and artist

This is a free event.  Donations will be accepted.

For more information or in case of severe weather conditions,
call: 215 885-2258; email: pt@usct.org