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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A collection of horror film memorabilia on several shelves.

More Than a Collection

Season 6 Episode 1 | 27 min

From dollhouses to vintage fans, meet this Pennsylvanians with fascinating collections.

Aired 05/18/26

 

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Volunteer Firefighters

Season 2 Episode 2 | 27 min

All across Pennsylvania, thousands of citizens are volunteering to protect our lives and property. In fact, more than 97% of all firefighters in the commonwealth are volunteers. Such service organizations even predate the U.S. Constitution.

Aired 01/09/23

 

Chocolate on a conveyer belt.

Sweets

Season 4 Episode 1 | 27 min

Hershey’s chocolate is not the only special sweet treat that comes from Pennsylvania. The stories behind Gardners Candies, Ritchey’s Ice Cream and Inside Out Cookie are calorie-free, but their products will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.

Aired 09/30/24

 

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