Keystone Stories: Black History Keepers


Bellefonte, Pa. houses rich stories and landmarks of Black history, including St. Paul AME Church, founded in the 1800s, and believed to be part of the Underground Railroad. Its history has been preserved by local historians, as have many other aspects of Black history in central Pennsylvania.

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Secondhand Treasures

Season 4 Episode 4 | 27 min

Whether it’s shopping at the 100-mile yard sale in the Quehanna region or visiting Antique Capital USA in Lancaster County, thrifting, antiqueing, and yard saling have become favorite pasttimes of people who love to find a good deal. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 10/21/24

 

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Taking Flight

Season 4 Episode 2 | 27 min

Bellefonte’s role in the history of air mail is still celebrated today, as is Mill Hall’s Piper Aviation’s significance in WWII. Pilots from across the nation travel to Mifflin County to fly aircraft that have no motors. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 10/07/24

 

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Old Spaces, New Places

Season 2 Episode 3 | 27 min

Adaptive reuse is the term given to the repurposing of old buildings, and many of the buildings we use today are serving a very different purpose than originally intended. But repurposing a structure is not always easy. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 01/16/23

 

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