Paved Over Prominence Program

Course | Registration opens 8/12/2024 8:00 AM EDT

Penn State York, 1031 Edgecomb Avenue York, PA 17403-3398 United States

Main Classroom Bldg, Conference Center, 31 B and C

Members and nonmembers

9/10/2024 (one day)

1:00 PM-2:30 PM EDT on Tue

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$20.00

$8.00

Dive into York's past to uncover the hidden stories of significance within the local Black community. Participants will visually explore demolished landmarks and buildings, now paved over, through research centered on Lebanon Cemetery, a historic Black cemetery located in North York. Discover the rich history of prominent Black families, their residences, workplaces, and places of worship, now replaced by city parking lots. Participants are encouraged to review information on our website at friendsoflebanoncemetery.com. A link to books published by the group can be found on the website.

A native Yorker, Samantha L. Dorm is one of the founders of the Friends of Lebanon Cemetery, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting African American cemeteries in York County. She is an active member of the Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds Network, and the Black Cemetery Network. She consults with the National Cemetery Administration to promote the care of veterans in private cemeteries. Ms. Dorm is an active contributor to the Veterans Legacy Program, highlighting the untold accomplishments of veterans. Samantha has twenty-five years of grant administration experience for government agencies.