

Gettysburg: A Pathway to Freedom – The Untold Story
As early as the late 1700’s slaves were brought to Gettysburg as slave labor. In the course of time others would arrive as free men. It is not widely known that while much of the nation lay in the grip of slavery, approximately 280 African Americans living a mere ten miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line lived as free men and women in Gettysburg. Theirs is a story that has been hidden and marginalized. When brought to light it will balance American History as we know it. Many of the stories about Gettysburg’s African American community have never been told. The stories have been misrepresented or appropriated. When these stories are shared we will compliment the telling of American History as it relates to Black Folk in Gettysburg before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg.
The Gettysburg Black History Museum. Weaving the threads of our history.
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Due to the current pandemic our Gettysburg Black History Museum, Inc. merchandise supplier in CA is suspending our regular shipping procedures. As a result, Gettysburg Black History Museum, Inc. will be temporarily suspending all purchases until further notice.
Our goal during this time is to enhance our online store to feature additional inventory directly related to local Black History and to change to a local supplier. Look for our notification and posting when we resume our online ordering. Thank you for your support and patronage.
Jane Nutter, President
Gettysburg Black History Museum, Inc.

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