The movie is about the historical and social significance of Albany’s Rapp Road and the Pine bush. Most of the community’s original residents migrated from Shubuta, Mississippi to Albany, NY in the 1930s and 1940s. The movie includes interviews with several original residents of the migration. The movie was made by Beverly Bardequez, Rapp Road community resident who worked with Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center staff and Dr. Jennifer Lemak, Senior Historian and Curator of African American History at the NYS Museum. The movie includes video interviews with several original residents of the migration. The project was sponsored by Friends of the Pine Bush Community with grant support from the Bender Family Foundation. Don’t miss this fascinating piece of Pine Bush history!
New Location: At the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut Street (people with cars can park in the lot near the door).
All-the-vegetarian-and-vegan-lasagna-you-can-eat, garden salad, garlic bread and homemade pies. Only $10 for adults, $5 for students, and $2 for children. People who make reservations are served first. For reservations, please leave a message for Rezsin Adams at 462-0891 or Lynne Jackson at 434-1954 or email pinebush@mac.com.
Interested people are welcomed to attend the program beginning at 7:00 for which there is no charge.
Books and Cards for Sale at Dinner!
We
will have great books and cards for sale. Some are brand-new and would
make great gifts, many others are in like new condition. Many
of these books were donated, proceeds after costs go
to Save the Pine Bush!