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Walk through History: Hillburn and Civil Rights
Dr. Travis Jackson leads a walking tour of Hillburn village and describes the important civil rights event that took place there in 1943.
The Historical Society of Rockland County Invites You to Join Us for a
Walk through History: Hillburn & Civil Rights
When: Saturday, June 20, 2015, 9:30 am (rain or shine)
Where: Meeting location will be provided with the confirmed reservation
Price: $FREE (but donations are greatly appreciated!)
Dr. Travis Jackson was entering the fourth grade when Thurgood Marshall came to Rockland County to help desegregate the Hillburn schools. Dr. Jackson will lead this informative walking tour around the village of Hillburn and describe the important civil rights event that took place in 1943.
This Walk through History is a registered New York State Path through History event.
TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS WALKING TOUR, CLICK ON THE BROWN PAPER TICKETS LOGO:
Or download, print out, and fill out the PDF registration form at https://www.rocklandhistory.org/event.cfm?page=436 and return it, by June 13, 2015, to:
The Historical Society of Rockland County
20 Zukor Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 634-9629 (phone)
(845) 634-8690 (fax)
info@rocklandhistory.org
