Grand Opening: June 21, 2024, 5-8pm

355 Connellsville Street

Uniontown PA 15401

The Fayette County African American History and Cultural Center holdings cover the history of slavery in the region, Underground Railroad, African American cemeteries and churches, history of protests, national sports figures that are from the Fayette County area, events such as the Black Homecoming, Black businesses, famous people who originated in Fayette County, including Rev. James Lawson, a mentor for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the documentation of an African American newspaper, African American artists, and authors, etc.  This information was collected by Dr. Norma D. Thomas through newspaper archives, historical documents, donations from African American community members, local library, etc.

This historical collection serves to document the rich history of the African American community in Fayette County, Pa. for the benefit of all the residents of the region.  For young African Americans, this collection documents a vibrant past that can serve as a source of pride but also spark their interest in taking the lessons from that past to create a positive future.   When you view documentaries about the area's history they do not include information about its African American history.  This collection serves to correct this omission.