Did you know that the remarkable man behind the 1963 March on Washington to secure equal rights for all, was born and raised in West Chester? One of Chester County’s public schools is named for this activist. His story, “Angelic Troublemaker: Bayard Rustin,” will be the topic for the next Westtown Historical Commission talk in celebration of Black History Month. The program starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb 28 at the township building at 1039 Wilmington Pike. This free talk will last about an hour.

Historian Dave Walter will present an overview of Rustin’s life and achievements, his non-violent protest tactics, and his sometimes-controversial collaborations with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights leaders. For more information, the Westtown Historical Commission at [email protected].