Berea College Magazine
Berea in the Community Since 1855 Winter 2025

Berea Black History and Heritage Exhibit

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In collaboration with Our Land of Promise, the Berea Arts Council hosted the Berea Black History and Heritage Exhibit in Fall 2024, celebrating and honoring the vibrant history and legacy of Berea’s Black community.

Portrait of Sharyn Mitchell
Sharyn Mitchell ’69 has researched African American history in Berea and all of Madison County for decades. Much of the Arts Council exhibit came together under her direction. Photo by Crystal Wylie ’05
Army suit on a mannequin
Various artifacts and photos collected from African American community members lined the walls and display cases in the Berea Arts Council exhibit. These pieces show the rich and diverse history of Black families in Madison County. Photo by Crystal Wylie ’05
Artifacts displayed in the Berea Arts Council
Various artifacts and photos collected from African American community members lined the walls and display cases in the Berea Arts Council exhibit. These pieces show the rich and diverse history of Black families in Madison County. Photo by Crystal Wylie ’05
Video camera set up filming an interview with a woman
Kiana Mahjub was interviewed for a video about the Berea Black History exhibit in the Berea Arts Council. Photo by Crystal Wylie ’05
Artifacts displayed in the Berea Arts Council
Various artifacts and photos collected from African American community members lined the walls and display cases in the Berea Arts Council exhibit. These pieces show the rich and diverse history of Black families in Madison County. Photo by Crystal Wylie ’05
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