Underground Railroad
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Celebrate Black History Month in Montgomery County
Each year, the month of February is dedicated to honoring the historical impact, achievements, and larger-than-life figures in the black…
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Abington Township Was a Critical Part of the Underground Railroad
Abington Township played a critical role in the Underground Railroad, a secret network of freedom that helped more than 50,000…
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Fifth Location of White Dog Cafe to Open in Chester Springs
Fearless Restaurants is gearing up to open a fifth location of its White Dog Cafe early next year in Chester…
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One of Pennsylvania’s Most Scenic Routes Winds Through Neighboring Chester County
The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is being lauded for having the most breathtaking views in Pennsylvania, according to a Newsbreak…
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Nation’s First Training Camp for Black Soldiers in Civil War Was Established in Cheltenham Township
The nation’s first training camp for soldiers of African descent in the Civil War, Camp William Penn, was established in…
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After Being Disrespected by His Teacher, Norristown Native Passed on Pro Sports Career to Become Historian
As a child, Norristown native Charles Blockson was told by a teacher that his heritage had no history worth learning,…
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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway Created in Chester County
Governor Tom Wolf, along with the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission and members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, announced…
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Underground Railroad Stop Abolition Hall in Montco is Officially Preserved
A stone barn on a Plymouth Meeting farm used to play an important role in history, serving as a stop…
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Norristown SEPTA Station Honors Neighborhood Black Icon
Most SEPTA’s passenger waiting areas — including Norristown’s Elm Street Station — aren’t exactly known for being educationally engaging. Until…
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Mennonite Heritage Center Program Explores Local Connections to Underground Railroad
A presentation at the Mennonite Heritage Center in Harleysville will connect locals with a historic movement they may not immediately…
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New Exton Location for White Dog Café Commits to Preserving Site’s Historical Significance
White Dog Café has started work on revitalizing the former home of Vickers Restaurant in Exton, which will become the…
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3 Delaware County Wineries are Part of Pennsylvania’s Pleasant Scenery
Here are three nearby Delaware County wineries that are part of Pennsylvania’s most pastoral vineyards, writes Noelle Allen for philly.eater.com.…
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Abolition Hall in Plymouth Meeting One Step Closer to Being Preserved
Abolition Hall in Plymouth Meeting, which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad, is closer to being preserved despite…
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Mont Clare, Phoenixville, Local PA Towns Home to Large Number of Preserved Underground Railroad Sites
While many areas in different states are home to Underground Railroad locations, parts of Montgomery County and Chester County boasts…
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Developer Withdraws Plans to Build Townhouses on Historic Whitemarsh Underground Railroad Stop
Developer K. Hovnanian Homes has shelved plans to build 67 townhouses on a Whitemarsh Township farm which once was a…
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Pottstown NAACP Chapter President Makes Surprising Discoveries About His Family, Including History Of White Abolitionist
Pottstown NAACP Chapter President Johnny Corson has made some surprising discoveries about his family over the years, writes Evan Brandt…
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i76 Solutions expands and relocates headquarters to Plymouth Meeting
i76 Solutions is a strategic marketing agency, and a partner to Google, that connects brands to consumers through digital marketing.…
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Future of Abolition Hall Uncertain Due to Proposed Rerouting of Butler Pike
If the proposed plans to reroute Butler Pike between the Corson homestead and Abolition hall move forward, the historic building…
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