The History of Shady Rest, America's First African-American-Owned Country Club

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Event Details

Shady Rest, located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is America's First African-American-Owned Country Club. Join us for an informative discussion about the history of Shady Rest and the current efforts to preserve its legacy and educate the public about this important historic site.

Panelists:

Talib Morgan - Volunteer at Preserve Shady Rest

Susan Hamlette-Mayers - Educator and Coordinator of Shady Rest Community Oral History Project 

Susan Pastir - Teacher and Member of Shady Rest Education Committee

Co-hosted by Preserve Shady Rest and the Historical Society of Plainfield / Drake House Museum. 

Our programs are made possible in part by operating support grants from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State - additionally through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, Department of Parks and Recreation; and by 2025 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grants from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.