Welcome to the Central Pennsylvania African American Museum Site.
UPCOMING EVENT
October 15, 2016: Underground Railroad Bus Tour: $25 per person. $45 per couple. $20-students.
For reservations; send payment to
CPAAM
119 North 10th Street
Reading, PA 19601
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November 13, 2016 -3:00 PM-CPAAM will celebrate its 18th Anniversary Celebration
Place: 119 N. 10th Street, Reading, PA
Guest speaker will be Michelle Baptiste
Ms. Baptiste is a student at Penn State University Berks Campus
Topic: Haiti-Path to Independence
Public is invited
RSVP by contacting 610-929-9907
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RECENT KEY EVENTS
Frank Gilyard Mural Dedication
In homage to the 6th ward's history as a primarily African-American community, we celebrated on September 12, 2014 as the dedication of a new mural was unveiled honoring Frank Gilyard at the corner of 3rd and Walnut Streets.
Mr. Gilyard was the founder and President of the Central Pennsylvania African American Museum. He spent a lifetime research, documenting, and cataloging African American history in Berks County. He kept history alive, and it is only fitting that his legacy is kept alive for many years to come to inspire and to teach others about the history of our nation and our community.
The 6th Ward residents were involved in every
step of the process, from the design to the
creation of the mural. The artwork was primarily
done by the students of the Mentoring and
The Arts Program under the direction of Berks
County artist, Jessica Alexander. The City of Reading and its partners chose to help fund Jessica Alexander's project because it met the community's desire to have artwork installed that is reflective of the 6th Ward's history, culture, and pride.
Click below to view the official City of Reading Mural Dedication Release.
Gilyard_mural.pdf
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PAST PHOTOS AND EVENTS
RECENT KEY EVENTS
Frank Gilyard Mural Dedication
