Temple University is holding a special memorial service on Tuesday to honor the life and legacy of prominent historian and scholar Charles L. Blockson who…

Norristown native Charles L. Blockson, a prominent historian who was the architect behind some of the nation’s most prestigious collections of African American artifacts…

Montgomery County proudly honors and celebrates Juneteenth, a national holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the southern United States.

The…

Holy Family University and Glen Foerd on the Delaware will co-host a speaker series event featuring Andrew Diemer, associate professor of history at Towson…

As a child, Norristown native Charles Blockson was told by a teacher that his heritage had no history worth learning, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for…

Governor Tom Wolf, along with the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission and members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, announced the launch of Harriet Tubman…

Most SEPTA’s passenger waiting areas — including Norristown’s Elm Street Station — aren’t exactly known for being educationally engaging. Until now. Thanks to a…

Harriet Tubman, the prominent abolitionist and political activist, often found refuge at the home of a Montgomery County Quaker family while helping escaped slaves reach…