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Our Mission 

The mission of the African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania is to collect, analyze, interpret, and preserve essential facts and materials related to the life of African Americans in historic and contemporary communities in South Central Pennsylvania and adjoining areas. 

--Lancaster from southwest, 1800-SJ Mark

Events 

African American Walking Tours Are Back! 

Attend our upcoming African American heritage walking tours in Downtown Lancaster and Southeast Lancaster to discover the history of the Underground Railroad and African American life in the City of Lancaster. 

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History  

What is the Negro Entry Book? 

Historians consider the Negro Entry Book to be one of the most important historical documents highlighting local African American history. The Entry Book is an invaluable guide to Lancaster City's Antebellum Black Population. 

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ABOUT US

The Society was organized in 2005 as an affiliate of the Crispus Attucks Center of Lancaster, with the mission to collect, analyze, and interpret basic information about the life of African Americans in the South Central region of the Commonwealth.

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The Society now operates independently.                            

AAHSSCPA

1400 Harrisburg Pike #4022

Lancaster, PA  17604-4022

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CONTACT 
information@aahsscpa.org
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MONTHLY MEETINGS
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African American Historical Society of South Central PA monthly meetings are held the 3rd Sunday of every month, from 3:00 pm -4:00 pm at the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Orange Street Campus

1100 East Orange Street

Lancaster, PA  17602

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