Aged Colored Women’s Home dates back to 1886 founding
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in The Grit on Sept. 30, 1951. Founded in 1886, the Aged Colored Women’s Home, one of the oldest social agencies in this city, has provided a place of comfort and enjoyment for many women who are unable to support themselves and are without a family to care for them. Ideally located directly opposite Brandon Park at 124 Brandon Place, the home enables women to derive much pleasure by sitting on the porch and watching the many activities which take place in the park. Mrs. Mary Slaughter, a former slave from Maryland, realized ...
