Welcome to Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past.
This program is designed for high school students. The goal is to learn about the civil rights movement by visiting historic locations and by communication and interaction with the people that participated in or were affected by key events.
This is a life changing trip! Students realize they have the power to make a difference in their own lives and in their schools and communities, and they can make that difference right now.
This valuable program has led to the establishment of non-violence week in Youngstown, Ohio.
Resolutions have been passed by The City of Youngstown and by Youngstown State University acknowledging non-violence week, which is the first week of October each year. Youngstown City Schools and various area school districts are also supportive of non-violence week and take part in related activities. The Youngstown School Board passed a resolution for an annual Nonviolence Week. Mahoning County commissioners recently passed a nonviolence resolution for 2011. Congressman Lewis has presented a resolution to the US House of Representatives.
Our participants are available to speak to groups about their experiences with Sojourn to the Past and about promoting non-violence. There is also traveling “Then and Now” Exhibit which is available upon request.
Adults can apply to travel with the group at their own expense. Please use our contact page to inquire.
Please read more about our part in this remarkable program on our “About Us” page and about the program details at the Sojourn to the Past Website.
Video from Sojourn to the Past Web Page:
Recent Video Where Sojourn to the Past is honored by the First Lady
