Inspirational - Camp William Penn, Lamott, PA

Discovering Camp William Penn in the summer of 2008 was a significant turning point in my thought process. I went to school, Tyler School of Art, in Elkins Park, three blocks away from LaMott Township but never knew that this historic site was there. I was introduced to this gem of American history through a new contact at the Underground Railroad Museum. I visited the site first in June 08 and then began to photograph the site in early 09. I found a kinship with the the African American Union Army soldiers who served there. I knew that they would be gathered in and around my new art. I formed a relationship with the board of the museum; it is my intention to raise the awareness of these great men and the citizens of LaMott who helped to change American history. Below are two of many images which document my fisrt photography day at CWP. Look for the 'Gateway To Liberty' entry to become a very important piece of mixed media art in my next exhibit. There will be many more as I dedicate "Private Visions" to the companies (over 10,900 of black service men) who gave their lives with valor and honor at a time of unequalled struggle in America.