AAHSRC dedicates Historic Marker on square 2PM Sunday

Oct 21, 2024 at 01:27 pm by WGNS


 
Murfreesboro, TN - The African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County (AAHRSC) is excited to announce a special unveiling of a historical plaque at 126 South Maple Street. 
 
This plaque will serve as a remembrance of the once striving Black Business District called Mink Slide, which was located on the corners of South Maple and Vine streets. The Mink Slide was a special place where families, friends, and neighbors came to support African American businesses and celebrate their rich heritage and culture. Please join AAHRSC on Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 pm for this special unveiling. “The African American Heritage Society is committed to leaving footprints of its rich history for present and future generations” as quoted by Mary Watkins, AAHRSC President Emeritus. 
 
Since its founding in 2014, the African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County continues to be committed to discovering, preserving, teaching, and sharing the heritage and history of African Americans. Watkins stated...
Main Street Murfreesboro is a proud partner and sponsor of the historical plaque and invites everyone to attend the unveiling event at 2:00 o'clock this Sunday afternoon (10/27/2024).  
Tags: 126 South Maple Street 2024 AAHRSC AAHRSC President African American businesses African American history African-American Heritage Society of Rutherford County Billy McKinley Black Business District culture heritage historical plaque unveiling Main Street Murfreesboro Mary Watkins Mink Slide Murfreesboro October 27 preservation President Emeritus Rutherford County South Maple Street TN Vine Street
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