Rapp Road Historical Association

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Rapp Road Historical Association Preserving the historical Rapp Road community in Albany, NY. A nationally recognized African Americ In the 1920’s Reverend Louis W.

Parson and his wife moved to Albany from Shubuta, Mississippi, among millions of African Americans in the Great Migration who left the South to escape racial and economic oppression. Dissatisfied with living conditions in the South End, Rev. Parson and William Toliver bought farm land in the Pine Bush which reminded them of Mississippi. Families settled and built homes there and the Rapp Road Community is now designated as a New York State and National Historic District.

Saturday!!!
09/30/2026

Saturday!!!

RRHA Fundraiser Brunch Theme: High Tea Saturday, Oct. 24th 10:30a-1:30p
09/26/2026

RRHA Fundraiser Brunch
Theme: High Tea
Saturday, Oct. 24th 10:30a-1:30p

09/23/2026
09/01/2026

: There’s still time to experience Fashion and Faith: Hats of the Great Migration before the exhibition officially closes this Sunday, September 6. Featuring 24 hats worn by women from Albany’s South End, Arbor Hill, and Rapp Road.

Learn more: https://nysm.nysed.gov/exhibitions/fashion-and-faith


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2350 Western Ave
Guilderland, NY
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