LibGuides: Black History Month 2021: Local Resources

Local Resources

Local Resources

This guide is intended to provide resources related to inclusive teaching and learning in the Central Pennsylvania area. If you have trouble locating any resource, or would like help finding or using information, do not hesitate to contact any CVSD librarian.

Black-owned businesses

Where to Find Black-Owned Businesses in Central PA
Includes a map. Includes a wide variety of businesses, including restaurants.

Nonprofits with Social Justice Missions

YWCA Carlisle
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and girls and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters capital region

Museums/Cultural/Historical Sites and Societies

Local Digital Resources

Carlisle Indian School Digital Resources
Gardner Library Digital Collection
Shares stories of Cumberland County using digital tools to make the history of the County more accessible. It is also a gateway to exploring the rich collections (library, archival, photo, and museum collections) held by the Cumberland County Historical Society.
Cumberland County History Journal
Issues available to read online, published by the Cumberland Valley Historical Society.