The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen
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…
William A. Stewart – An Overly Qualified Barber
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…
New Wilmington’s Village Barber
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”…
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 signing on Saturday, February 7th from 1pm to 4pm. Meet New Castle Indians player Ted…
St Luke AME Zion Church: Oldest Black Church in Lawrence County
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…
An Aristocrat Bootblack
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…