Rapp Road Historical Association

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.

07/21/2026

Celebrate the life of Bishop McKinley Johnson, Sr. and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

On behalf of the Rapp Road Historical Association we send our condolences to the Johnson family and community as they mo...
07/20/2026

On behalf of the Rapp Road Historical Association we send our condolences to the Johnson family and community as they mourn the passing of Bishop McKinley Johnson (Son of Rev. Jack Johnson)

****UPDATE Exhibit extended through Sept 6th!*****‼️Reminder ‼️The Fashion & Faith exhibit is closing July 19th
07/10/2026

****UPDATE Exhibit extended through Sept 6th!*****

‼️Reminder ‼️
The Fashion & Faith exhibit is closing July 19th

‼️Exhibit extension through Sept 6th‼️July 12th-Gallery Talk
06/27/2026

‼️Exhibit extension through Sept 6th‼️

July 12th-Gallery Talk

Albany Events June 20th!
06/19/2026

Albany Events June 20th!

Albany, NY Juneteenth Trolley stopsSaturday, June 20th
06/19/2026

Albany, NY Juneteenth Trolley stops
Saturday, June 20th

Today! June 19 6p At the Albany Pine Bush Preserve
06/19/2026

Today!
June 19 6p At the Albany Pine Bush Preserve

06/19/2026

Join us tomorrow, Juneteenth, for an evening with the Rapp Road Community.

Meet members of the Rapp Road Community and learn about the Rapp Road Historic district, a 14-acre structurally and socially preserved neighborhood in the Albany Pine Bush.

Doors open at 5:30pm and film starts at 6pm.

Attendance is free, registration required.

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2350 Western Ave
Guilderland, NY
12084

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