History of Trinity A.M.E. Church & Lake County's African American Community

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-06:00

Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie | Waukegan

Waukegan Historical Society
Publisher/HostWaukegan Historical Society
History of Trinity A.M.E. Church & Lake County's African American Community
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Celebrate Black History Month and join us for a lecture with Dr. Gregory Gordon, Professor of History at College of Lake County.
About this Event

Dr. Gregory Gordon, Professor of History at College of Lake County, tells the story of “The History of Trinity A.M.E. Church and the Lake County African American Community” highlighting the church’s role as a spiritual, cultural, and social anchor for African Americans in Lake County. The presentation covers how Trinity A.M.E. has supported faith, education, and civil rights efforts while fostering community, leadership, and collective identity across generations.

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Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie, 1 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, United States

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