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President Millard Fillmore's Dilemma of War, Peace and Slavery: The Case of Daniel, 1851

Ignoring the cries for human rights and basic human decency, President Millard Fillmore opted to support the Fugitive Slave Act in an attempt to prevent civil war and preserve the Union.

Echoes From Chloe: John Graves Simcoe and the Upper Canada Slave Act, 1793

Sold like a draft animal in 1793, Chloe Cooley's horrific ordeal set into motion a series of events that would eventually result in the elimination of slavery in British North America.

Historic Concordia Cemetery: Where Every Stone Tells a Story

Founded in 1859 by three German churches, Concordia Cemetery has served the changing East Side community ever since. Today, the stories of its “residents” continue to be preserved through a variety of efforts and events.

Searching for Robert: An Adventure in Doing Local History

Finding a list of politicians in a stack of old documents led to a journey of both frustration and discovery.

Off the Beaten Path: Frederick Douglass in Allegany County

Frederick Douglass' 1851 tour of Allegany County provides some unique insights into the philosophy and tactics of this iconic slave-turned-abolitionist.

Endnotes: Western New York Heritage Article Effects Positive Change

An article in Western New York Heritage prompted a local cemetery to take action in memorializing two of Buffalo's scholastic pioneers.

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Another Look: The Historic Colored Musicians Club: Forming the Next Chapter of a National Treasure

After more than a century as a social club and organization, the most charming brick on the Broadway block is getting a facelift.

Endnotes: Willert Park Courts

Recently named by the National Trust for Historical Preservation as one of "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2019," Willert Park Courts is in danger of being razed, along with many unique sculptures throughout the complex.

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