During the last half of the 19th century the men of Hastings and Prescott areas depended on Black barbers for their haircuts and shaving. These men, Black and White all came from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences. But whether it was the person sitting in the barber chair or the one standing and holding razor or clipper, they were connected in the activity at hand and likely engaged in conversation
There is a rich history of these Black barbers and their businesses, families and how they worked together to realize their civil rights. On Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m. the Hastings Area Historical Society will be holding their bimonthly meeting at Art Space River Lofts, 121 Tyler Street, Hastings. Following a short business meeting Heidi Langenfeld, who has been researching this history for over 15 years, will be sharing some of the history gleaned from newspaper clippings, county property records and ancestry.com.
The meeting will take place in the gallery area located on the North Side of the Art Space building. The entrance door can be seen and accessed from the parking lot.
The sponsor of this event, Hastings Area Historical Society, is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to preserve, interpret and promote the distinctive history of the Hastings community and the LeDuc Historic Estate. We sponsor programs and events, raise funds, volunteer, and collaborate with like-minded organizations. We believe that preserving the historic fabric of our community enhances its identity for current and future generations.
Please join us on Tuesday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m. at 121 Tyler Street in Hastings. This event if open and free to the public.