‘Black History of Highland County’ book available for purchase
Lead Summary
By
Kati Burwinkel-
A book of Highland County Black history has been published by local authors John Glaze, Kati Burwinkel and Myra Phillips.
The book, “Black History of Highland County,” covers the founding of Highland County through present day and represents nearly two years of research and interviews. Included in the book are old photographs, newspaper articles and stories that have not been published before.
The reader will learn of the first Black resident; early Black settlements (such as Hansborough, Black Rock and Gist); the first Black car manufacturer; and the story of the three-day attack on a church camp in Danville. The book concludes with personal stories of life in Hillsboro by local residents past and present.
“Black History of Highland County” is available for purchase at the Highland House Museum and online at hchistoricalsociety.weebly.com. All proceeds will go toward a scholarship through the African American Awareness Research Council in Highland County.
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The book, “Black History of Highland County,” covers the founding of Highland County through present day and represents nearly two years of research and interviews. Included in the book are old photographs, newspaper articles and stories that have not been published before.
The reader will learn of the first Black resident; early Black settlements (such as Hansborough, Black Rock and Gist); the first Black car manufacturer; and the story of the three-day attack on a church camp in Danville. The book concludes with personal stories of life in Hillsboro by local residents past and present.
“Black History of Highland County” is available for purchase at the Highland House Museum and online at hchistoricalsociety.weebly.com. All proceeds will go toward a scholarship through the African American Awareness Research Council in Highland County.
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