The Great Migration—a Century Later
10feb1:00 pm2:00 pmThe Great Migration—a Century Later
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Location: The Westmoreland History Education Center at Historic Hanna’s Town Date: February 10, 2024 Time 1:00 p.m. Dr. Kelton Edmonds will speak about “The Great Migration”, the exodus of 1.75 million
Event Details
Location: The Westmoreland History Education Center at Historic Hanna’s Town
Date: February 10, 2024
Time 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Kelton Edmonds will speak about “The Great Migration”, the exodus of 1.75 million African Americans from the rural South to the urban North, (1910-1940). He will discuss the motivations, outcomes, and layers of this seismic demographic shift in various places, including western PA.
This is a free event, and all are encouraged to attend.
Reservations are requested. Call 724-836-1800 x210.
Time
February 10, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
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Call for reservations at 724-836-1800, ext. 210
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809 Forbes Trail Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
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