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Black History Month Exhibit At Philadelphia City Hall Celebrates Untold Stories
The exhibit, "Philadelphia Black History: The People's Stories," is inspired by the 5,000 Black people laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery.
February 21, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia City Hall is called the "People's Building," and a new Black History Month exhibit highlights some of the people in Philadelphia's history.
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Newly installed tiles on the floors of City Hall are an artistic tribute to some of the many untold stories of Black Philadelphians.
The exhibit, "Philadelphia Black History: The People's Stories," draws inspiration from the 5,000 Black people laid to rest during the 19th century at the rediscovered Bethel Burying Ground in the city's Queen Village neighborhood.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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