February is Black History Month!

Join our District in honoring and celebrating Black history, culture, and achievements. This month, we dedicate ourselves to learning about and celebrating the incredible contributions made throughout history. Check out these local resources and events:

Influential Brockport and Rochester Historical Figures:

• Celebrating Black History Month in Brockport - Westside News Inc 
• Fannie Barrier Williams 
• An Evening to Honor Fannie Barrier Williams and William Page 
• 19 Rochester trailblazers to celebrate this Black History Month 

Rochester’s Black History & Culture Destinations:

• Rochester’s Black History & Culture Destinations - Finger Lakes Film Trail 
  • Susan B. Anthony Museum
  • Frederick Douglass Tour
  • Underground Railroad Rochester
  • Flight to Freedom: Rochester’s Underground Railroad - The Rochester Museum & Science Center
  • AKWAABA Tours
  • Walk the Walk: Encounters with Rochester’s African American Ancestors -The Landmark Society of Western New York

History and Resources:

• Rochester Black Freedom Struggle Oral History Collection - UR Digital Exhibits
• Historical Connections - Rochester Public Library 
• African American Oral Histories - Rochester Voices 
• Rochester’s African-American History - Central Library of Rochester and  Monroe County 

2025 Local Events:

• Black History Month Celebration Day - University of Rochester 
• Black History Month Celebration | Rochester Museum & Science Center 
• African American Heritage | Things To Do | Visit Rochester 
• Celebrate Black History Month with Blackstorytelling League of Rochester | Kids Out and About Rochester
• Black History Month - Rochester Public Library