Skip to content
A Respect for the Past. A Cornerstone for the Future. Chartered 1938.
logo for lawrence county historical society in western pennsylvania
  • HOME
  • EXPLORE
    • MUSEUM
      • Timelines
      • Distinguished Military Leaders
      • Shenango China
      • The Black Hand
      • Ira D. Sankey Collection
      • Oral Histories
      • GALLERY
      • Publications
    • TOURS
      • All Tours
        • Downtown Tour
        • Freedom Fighters
        • Historic Homes
        • Industrial History
        • Museum Tour
    • SPORTS
      • Sports Hall of Fame
      • Hall of Fame Inductees
      • Baseball
      • Basketball
      • Boxing
      • Football
      • Golf
      • Track and Field
    • WARS
      • Medal of Honor Recipients
      • Civil War
      • First World War
      • Second World War
      • Korean Conflict
      • Vietnam War
      • Recent Conflicts
  • RESEARCH
    • Research
    • Immigration Declarations
    • Appraisals Redevelopment
  • EVENTS
    • EVENTS
    • CIVIIL WAR SERIES
  • SHOP
    • SHOP
      • Tickets
      • Books
      • Videos
      • Collectibles
      • Games
      • Shipping/Returns
  • JOIN & SUPPORT
    • MEMBERSHIP
    • VOLUNTEER
    • DONATE
  • ABOUT US
    • About Us
    • The Society
    • Facility Rental
    • GIFT SHOP
    • Educational Programs
      • Youth Education
      • Adult Education
    • Officers, Board, Staff
    • Awards and Honors
    • Site Visitors
  • BLOG
    • Our Blogs
    • Blog Categories
  • Toggle website search
Search this website
MENU Close
Search this website

Black History

  1. Home>
  2. Black History>
  3. Page 2
Read more about the article The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen

The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen

  • Post published:August 16, 2018
  • Post category:Black History/Military/War

By Stephanie Fulena (LCHS volunteer) "In 1925, an Army War College Study of black troops in World War l concluded that "blacks would never have what it takes to fly…

Continue ReadingThe Story of the Tuskegee Airmen
Read more about the article William A. Stewart – An Overly Qualified Barber

William A. Stewart – An Overly Qualified Barber

  • Post published:January 26, 2018
  • Post category:1849-1899/Black History

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) William A. Stewart was born in 1834 in Mercer County to Lemuel B. and Margaret Stewart. He married Isabelle Berry and they had two…

Continue ReadingWilliam A. Stewart – An Overly Qualified Barber
Read more about the article New Wilmington’s Village Barber

New Wilmington’s Village Barber

  • Post published:January 26, 2018
  • Post category:1849-1899/Black History

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Henry Williamson Brooks was born in Ross Township, Allegheny County on July 3, 1846 to John and Eliza (Turbin) Brooks. Henry learned the “tonsorial”…

Continue ReadingNew Wilmington’s Village Barber
Read more about the article The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen

The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen

  • Post published:January 19, 2018
  • Post category:

JOIN US 7 pm On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 when Jean Speight, local historian and a retired New Castle School District teacher, presents, "The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen." The…

Continue ReadingThe Story of the Tuskegee Airmen
Read more about the article Traveling Shoes: Looking at African American Migration

Traveling Shoes: Looking at African American Migration

  • Post published:January 18, 2017
  • Post category:

The migration saw the relocation of more than 6 million African Americans from the rural South to parts of the North, Midwest and West. The year 1910, when 7 million…

Continue ReadingTraveling Shoes: Looking at African American Migration
Read more about the article Book Signing at the Ice Cream Social

Book Signing at the Ice Cream Social

  • Post published:July 7, 2016
  • Post category:

Signing to Benefit Lawrence County Historical Society Coauthors, Susan Urbanek Linville and Elizabeth Hoover DiRisio, have scheduled a book signing for their new publication, In Hot Pursuit, The Hidden History…

Continue ReadingBook Signing at the Ice Cream Social
Read more about the article Twenty Extraordinary African American Women!
Rep Barbara Jordan - 1970s

Twenty Extraordinary African American Women!

  • Post published:January 18, 2016
  • Post category:

"The history of women's contributions to this nation has not been limited to the struggle of women's right alone. Our nation owes whatever prosperity, enlightenment and success it has achieved…

Continue ReadingTwenty Extraordinary African American Women!
Read more about the article Book Signing: Meet Ted Toles Jr and Author Michael Swank

Book Signing: Meet Ted Toles Jr and Author Michael Swank

  • Post published:February 4, 2015
  • Post category:

Living on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr The Lawrence County Historical Society, 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, is sponsoring a book…

Continue ReadingBook Signing: Meet Ted Toles Jr and Author Michael Swank
Read more about the article Living on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr

Living on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr

  • Post published:January 29, 2015
  • Post category:Black History/Sports

The Lawrence County Historical Society, 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, is sponsoring a book signing on Saturday, February 7th from 1pm to 4pm. Meet New Castle Indians player Ted…

Continue ReadingLiving on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr
Read more about the article Early Years of Black Cinema

Early Years of Black Cinema

  • Post published:January 23, 2015
  • Post category:

This program will take a look at and discuss some of the earlier Black performers and movies. "Films featuring Black performers and images at the beginning of the 20th century…

Continue ReadingEarly Years of Black Cinema
Read more about the article St Luke AME Zion Church: Oldest Black Church in Lawrence County

St Luke AME Zion Church: Oldest Black Church in Lawrence County

  • Post published:September 17, 2014
  • Post category:1849-1899/1900-1929/1930-1949/Black History

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS VolunteerEdited by Kathleen A. Mooney, LCHS Webmaster & Volunteer St Luke African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is the oldest Black congregation church and one of…

Continue ReadingSt Luke AME Zion Church: Oldest Black Church in Lawrence County
Read more about the article An Aristocrat Bootblack

An Aristocrat Bootblack

  • Post published:May 7, 2014
  • Post category:1900-1929/Black History

By Betty Hoover DiRIsio, LCHS Volunteer "Judge" was a former black slave, born in Virginia. He came North sometime after his emancipation. He was at one time married, but later…

Continue ReadingAn Aristocrat Bootblack
  • Go to the previous page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Go to the next page

Copyright Advisement

© Copyright 1999-2025 Lawrence County Historical Society • All rights reserved

Unless otherwise noted, all information and photographs contained on this page are the property of the Lawrence County Historical Society. No portion of this page may be reproduced without written permission of the Lawrence County Historical Society. Email us for permissions requests.

Non profit - tax exempt

The Lawrence County Historical Society is a non profit, tax exempt, charitable 501(c)(3) organization. Charted circa 1938.

Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to the preservation and display of the heritage of all the citizens of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. We appreciate your support and interest.

VISITING HOURS:
Tue, Thur, and Sat from 11am - 4 pm

Important Links

> Contact Us
> Links
> Privacy Policy
> Terms & Conditions
> Site Map

  • Opens in a new tab
  • Opens in a new tab
  • Opens in a new tab
  • Opens in a new tab
  • Opens in a new tab
© Copyright 1999-2025 Lawrence County Historical Society • All rights reserved • LCHS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization







Close Menu

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in .

Lawrence County Historical Society
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.

We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser ONLY WITH YOUR CONSENT. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies.

Opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. You can view our Privacy Policy HERE.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie are enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.

3rd Party Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.

Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.

Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences!