African American Heritage Trail of Westchester County information
African American Cemetery in Rye
The African American Heritage Trail of Westchester County[1]
in New York was created in 2004 to help preserve and interpret the historic landmark places that help tell the narratives of women and men of African descent who have made significant contributions to an American identity.[2] The initial list had 13 sites. Westchester County historian and Schulman History Honoree Dr. Larry Spruill was lead consultant and researcher for the project.[3][4]
^Ken Davis (March 11, 2017). "Astorino Unveils Westchester's African American History, Heritage Guide". Daily Voice. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
^"African American Heritage Trail brochure". Westchester County, New York. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
^"County Historical Society names Schulman Award Winners". The Harrison Review. June 27, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
^Whitaker, Barbara (March 7, 2004). "History: A Trail That Traces a Heritage". The New York Times. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
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