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President

Nelson Polite, Jr.

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.

Email:  president@aahsscpa.org

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Treasurer 

Daniel K. Ness

​Daniel K. Ness serves as Treasurer of the African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania. A dedicated historian and published author, Daniel’s research brings forward the often-overlooked stories of African American resilience and activism in our region. His commitment to preservation informs his financial stewardship, helping the Society sustain projects that educate, honor, and uplift the community.

Email:  treasurer@aahsscpa.org

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Secretary - Recording 

Bernice Johnson

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Secretary - Corresponding & Recording

Maxine Cook

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​Email:  secretary1@aahsscpa.org

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Vice President & Archivist 

Shianne Hargrove

Shianne is the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for LancasterHistory. Her interest in local African American history started in high school and extended into college, where she minored in African American Studies. 

Email: archives@aahsscpa.org

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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 
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MONTHLY MEETINGS
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African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania's 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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