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African American Reflections of Mount Union
February 18

Huntingdon County Arts Council presents a performance piece about the African American community in Mount Union created by acclaimed storyteller Charlotte Black Alston. This is a unique story of a community that worked together and played together across ethnic lines. Witness storytelling at its best, meet the collaborators and discuss the relevance of Mount Union's African American story. The performance is free and open to the public.

Upcoming Events

Laflin Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 9
Laflin

"Can't Tell a Lie, Peach Cobbler Pie!"
Tuesday, February 9
Harrisburg

"Pennsylvania's Post Office Art of the New Deal"
Thursday, February 11
Erie

Pennsylvania Writers
Tuesday, February 16
Hastings

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