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OFFICERS

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President

Nelson is a current board member of Lancaster History.org, Conductor for the Society's Heritage Walking tours, a Re-enactor for “Living the Experience” Underground Railroad at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. A recently retired State of Pennsylvania employee, his research interests include local community history.

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Treasurer

Shelia is a 30-year employee of the City of Lancaster. She is a site host for the Society's Heritage Walking tours and member of the Southern Lancaster County Historical Society. She has held volunteer and board positions in many local nonprofits.

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Secretary-Recording 

Position is available at this time.​

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Vice President

Kathleen has been a member of the the Society for 13 years.  She is a site host for the Society's Heritage Walking tours, enjoys traveling and researching her family's genealogy.

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Secretary-Corresponding & Recording

Betty is a founding member of Brightside Baptist Church, original member of the Society. Retired specialist. Former member and chair of the Community First Loan Fund.

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Archivist & Social Media Coordinator 

Shianne is an Information Specialist for LancasterHistory. Her interest in local African American history started in high school and extended into college, where she minored in African American Studies. 

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