Hockessin’s History

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Grant Avenue as early as 1829, but the first documented school for black students is listed as operating in 1878. Members of the Historical Society are active in reaching out to the community. Society President Pete Seely maintains that sites like Tweed’s Tavern are important reminders of our heritage and deserve greater public attention. His Society business card states this clearly: “Preserving Our Local History to Educate Future Generations about Our Past.” The Society website is www. HockessinHistoricalSociety.org. They have Facebook and YouTube pages and can be reached via e-mail at hockessinhistory@gmail.com.

Gene Pisasale is an historian, author and lecturer based in Kennett Square. His 11 books focus mostly on the Chester County/mid-Atlantic region. His latest book is Heritage of the Brandywine Valley, which delves into fascinating aspects of the more than 300-year history of the region. Gene’s books are available on his website at www. GenePisasale.com and also on www.Amazon.com. He can be reached via e-mail at Gene@GenePisasale.com.