Black History Month
Celebrating Black History
Black History Month is a time for Harrison Township to reflect on the leadership, resilience, and accomplishments of African Americans whose contributions have helped shape our community. Each February, the township hosts a Black History Month Recognition Program to honor local residents and preserve the stories that continue to influence our shared future.
We recognize that history is not abstract. It lives in the people who educate our children, lead our faith communities, protect our neighborhoods, serve in public office, build businesses, create art, and inspire future generations.
Through recognition and reflection, we honor the legacy of those who came before us while encouraging continued progress and opportunity for all who call Harrison Township home.
Stories That Shaped Our Township
Harrison Township’s Black history is woven into the foundation of our community. From early settlement patterns in Montgomery County to the growth of neighborhoods shaped by faith, education, industry, and civic leadership, African American residents have played a vital role in building and strengthening the township. Their contributions span generations and fields of service, including education, public safety, healthcare, entrepreneurship, the arts, and military service. Preserving and honoring these stories ensures that the legacy of leadership, resilience, and achievement remains part of Harrison Township’s living history.
Residents who shaped our community and beyond
The Harrison Township Black History Recognition Mural is a visual tribute honoring 67 individuals whose leadership, service, and achievements have helped shape our community.
This pictorial collection recognizes residents past and present whose impact extends across education, faith, public service, healthcare, business, the arts, athletics, military service, and civic leadership. Many of those represented continue to live and serve in Harrison Township today, while others are remembered for the lasting legacy they left behind.
The mural is intended to be a living record. As additional stories are discovered and future generations continue to build upon this legacy, the collection will grow. Together, it stands as a permanent reminder that Black history is Harrison Township history — woven into the fabric of our neighborhoods, institutions, and shared future.
