Esther M. Lee African American Heritage Center

MISSION

To highlight African American stories and legacies and make visible those who have contributed to Bethlehem and Lehigh Valley local history.

VISION

To document and preserve historical information integral to Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley African American community through an online digital archive available for research and exploration.

GOAL

African American History Is American history.

Our goal is to compile reliable information about these underrepresented Lehigh Valley Black individuals and make it available in an educational format for students and those interested in our history.