From its founding in 1816, Penn Park served as a place that freedmen and women could disembark from their journey to free soil and take the first steps in building new lives. Later, this public commons served as a gathering place for civil rights vigils and protests. Shouts and cries still echo across the green expanse of Penn Park. Long and short, this green space has served as a coming together place since its founding. For years in the 1800s, a resident lived in its expanse - freedman Charles Granger, known as Squire Braxton. At times, Penn Park’s expanse has been indispensable. Other moments, it’s been neglected. Today, the question must be asked: Will Penn Park be rediscovered? In recent years, there have been improvements, and just recently, it gained new pavilions. And more is planned. Jamie and Domi’s Hometown History will tell about the park’s past. And look to its future … .