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Black Heritage

Where history meets community, and neighbors become family

Community Announcements

Black History Month Celebration

February 15, 2025

Join us for a special celebration featuring local historians, cultural performances, and community storytelling.

Heritage Archive Project Update

February 10, 2025

We've digitized over 500 historical photographs and documents. Visit our resource library to explore.

Community Garden Opening

February 8, 2025

The Highway Park Community Garden is now open! Sign up for your plot and join our growing initiative.

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Community Events & Gatherings

Heritage Walking Tour
FEB
18

Heritage Walking Tour

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Highway Park Historic District
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Youth Leadership Workshop
FEB
22

Youth Leadership Workshop

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Center
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Cultural Arts Festival
MAR
5

Cultural Arts Festival

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Highway Park Plaza
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Community Town Hall
MAR
12

Community Town Hall

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
City Hall Auditorium
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Community Voices

Recent Forum Discussions

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History

Remembering the Highway Park Pioneers

I recently discovered photos of my great-grandmother who was one of the founding families. Would love to connect with others who have stories from the 1940s...

Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson
2 days ago
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Events

Volunteers Needed for Heritage Festival

We're looking for volunteers to help with setup, food service, and coordination for our upcoming Cultural Arts Festival. This is a great way to give back...

Marcus Williams
Marcus Williams
3 days ago
18
Resources

Genealogy Research Tips

After years of research, I've compiled some helpful resources for tracing family history in our community. Here are the archives and databases I found most useful...

Dr. Patricia Brown
Dr. Patricia Brown
5 days ago
31

Our Heritage

Community Photo Gallery

Highway Park Founding Ceremony
Historical

Highway Park Founding Ceremony

June 15, 1942

First Community Church
Landmarks

First Community Church

August 1948

Elementary School Opening Day
Historical

Elementary School Opening Day

September 1953

Annual Heritage Festival 1985
Events

Annual Heritage Festival 1985

July 20, 1985

Community Center Construction
Historical

Community Center Construction

May 1972

Main Street Business District
Landmarks

Main Street Business District

October 1978

Youth Leadership Program Launch
Community Life

Youth Leadership Program Launch

January 1992

Community Garden Opening
Events

Community Garden Opening

April 2012

Historic District Marker Unveiling
Events

Historic District Marker Unveiling

September 2005

Sunday Service Gathering
Community Life

Sunday Service Gathering

March 2018

Children Playing in Park
Community Life

Children Playing in Park

June 2019

Heritage Festival Parade
Events

Heritage Festival Parade

July 2023

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Roots & Culture Bookstore

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12 years in business

Black literature, history books, and educational resources for all ages. Community gathering space.

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