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The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project Gives New Color, Context To Historic NJ Town

To celebrate Black history, you have to know it existed. That's part of the mission behind the Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project.

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February 21, 2024

HADDONFIELD, N.J. (CBS) -- To celebrate Black history, you have to know it existed. That's part of the mission behind The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project.

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Nowadays, many know the town as a picturesque little borough with shops, restaurants, and a bustling downtown located about 10 miles from Center City, Philadelphia. With roots dating back to the 1600s, Haddonfield, New Jersey is recognized for its rich history, but some has been left out.

C. Adrienne Rhodes is the co-founder of The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project. She said her family has lived in Haddonfield for six generations.

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